want to be their own boss and start their own business.

Gallup

of GEN-Z believe they’ll invent something that changes the world.

Business.org

of millennials think that business success should not only be about making profits. It should also include the extent of service to society and the world at large.

Deloitte

I wasn’t the best student while growing up and frankly I don’t remember much of what I learned in school except for the poem “The Road not Taken” by Robert Frost. By having the courage to make decisions this poem not only changed my perception about myself but no matter how big or small the decision is, it has an impact on your life and the world around you.

Creating Chottay Sikkay and being a part of it is the best decision I took despite having a long and continuous career I have as an HR Professional. And through Chottay Sikkay I want every child to have the courage, knowledge, and understanding that they matter, and in every step of their life they will see divergent roads ahead of them to choose from just like I did and “I took the one less traveled by, and that made all the difference.”

SYEDA LARAIB SHAH

"A language enthusiast by heart, and a believer in human’s potential to create magic through education, Kalsoom Syed is an emerging talent in the design and L&D industry of Pakistan.

With a track record of working on 80+ design projects for local and international clients as a self-taught designer ranging from universities to women-led startups in North America, she's developed the expertise to guide young designers and entrepreneurs. Apart from her creative work, she's also trained professionals and students in 23+ countries and learned five languages within two years of graduating as a Linguist. She is a multipotentialite who seeks opportunities to develop high-quality educational resources for youth and actively advocates for the value of self-directed learning for people of all ages. People often call Kalsoom a bumblebee because even though she is tiny in real life, she can bring any room alive with her buzzing energy and is always ready to take on challenges."

KALSOOM SYED

Have you ever seen a pink elephant? Or a 50 floor building standing on a pin? Yes! You havent seen them but you were able to imagine it. This is how powerful our minds are…. Arsalan Ajmal is an entrepreneur who believes in pushing people and helping them exceed their limits. Initially an electronics engineer who took a leap of faith when started walking on less travelled road which was his passion that is"Developing Individuals". He has collaborated with organizations, NGO and Academics to train individuals. “We have underestimated potential of children and its high time that we explore that potential” quotes Arsalan. Arsalan has a dream, of creating a better society by creating young entrepreneurs…. A message of Arsalan to everyone reading this - Dare to explore the unknown and write the story of life the way you imagined it to be.

ARSALAN AJMAL

I was once a kid with immense potential and crazy intrigues and yet it was wasted every single day because of the lack of resourceful places and mentors to help me navigate.

However, I did one day find my chance to learn from many mentors and resources that I used to the fullest and at just 16 years of age, it changed the way I looked at the world. The impact of these mentors was so strong that it still helps me in countless ways.

When I came across Chottay Sikkay as an adult, I knew this was my chance to make way for the newer generations. To help these kids have a sense of purpose and direction that they need to transform their lives and make a better future for themselves and their coming generations.

One kid at a time.

AHSUN BHATTI

Having experience of working with some of the finest organizations (like P&G, Standard Chartered, Audi, L’Oreal and many more) in Pakistan and the Middle East, Abdullah Nasim is now excitedly creating startups in his motherland. Also known as the “Idea Machine”, Abdullah Nasim has proven his worth by producing ideas for a wide array of industries, from fancy cosmetic brands all the way to bland Real Estate Agencies. A doer with an amazing thought process, brilliant sense of attention to detail, and a flair for technology makes him nothing less than a digital revolutionary.

ABDULLAH NASIM

Mohsin has one single question for everyone he meets. We are born with all kinds of barriers in our society. They might be social, emotional or mental. Its these barriers that push us to do certain things in life. And that one question is… “If you had no limitations, no barriers – what would you do with your life? You, reading there, whats your answer? Mohsin J is a serial entrepreneur and a visionary. He calls himself an Ignitor. An Ignitor whose main goal is to ignite the fire inside you. Whether its pioneering in establishing first ever specialized social media agency of Pakistan and middle east or its selling 14.5 million US$ worth of cars through digital. Mohsin has done it all. He ignites individuals to get out of their comfort zone and explore the unexplored.

MOHSIN JAFRI

Ali is a born entrepreneur. A young chap, full of life who has been part of entrepreneurial ecosystem from a very young age. Whether it is starting his own venture at the age of 15 or volunteering for renowned name like NEST IO, Ali has done it all! Passionate about tech and cars, Ali feels this is the skill, which is a must for the future.

ALI AHMED

Chottay Sikkay is an extraordinary and unique initiative aimed at developing the entrepreneurial spirit in kids at an early age. The idea is fascinating as it not only makes kids independent, but also plays an integral part in creating a better Pakistan. Transforming kids into Entrepreneurs is what they do and this is exactly what is needed!

EHTISHAM

CEO of an Aspiring Startup in UK

Entrepreneurship isn't a skill or profession, but a lifestyle, a lifestyle that helps one vision, act, and react for a higher purpose than just breathing and making money. Chottay Sikkay is an impressive startup as it aims to instill this lifestyle in our generation when they are in their prime time. It will not only polish the mindsets of the next generation, but help them explore what they are best at and how they can improve the world with their potential; an act capable of making better tomorrows.

JAVED JAFRI

Head of Media and Digital in a Renowned FMCG Multinational

Age is not a measure of Knowledge, Wisdom, or even Experience. Passion is a drive, which embarks you on a journey of Exploration, Challenges, Excitement, Knowledge, and above all Self Awareness.

Chottay Sikkay is that voyage of Self Awareness for our Young Ones which would help them to unravel their Passion and their Strength, and express their Personality with a whole new Introduction!

I believe this because I am a father of two and have been a little part of Chottay Sikkay myself. I know the honest intention, relentless research, hard work, and team's fervent zeal behind it. Chottay Sikkay is very close to my heart and I am very proud of this connection.

I am convinced that it's imperative that our children discover their unique abilities by diving into their Why, What, When, Where, and How? Not much later, but Now!

EHSAN GOHAR

Engineering Professional in a Telecom Firm (UK)

I am very excited and honored to be a contributor to the project. Children need to be acclimatized to Entrepreneurship from a young age. They need to develop the ability to tune their minds to think freely and creatively, beyond conventions. A system that will give them this ability will become the educational system of the future.

FARHAN AHMED

Head of Communication in a Multinational Bank