OUR STORY
I still remember I was 15 years old, full of enthusiasm, dreams and ambitions when I encountered the first experience with this guy. People referred to him as a Motivational speaker. His energy, his optimism and his confidence in me I can never forget.
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.
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of GEN-Z believe they’ll invent something that changes the world.
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want to be their own boss and start their own business.
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STORIES
Steve was always fascinated by electronics. He was in high school and was building a frequency counter. As he was short of some parts he picked up the phonebook and called Hewlett-Packard. To his surprise, Bill Hewlett picked up the phone. He was amused by this youngster hunger to grow and not only he provided him with the spare part but also offered him an internship at HP. This young steve was Owner of APPLE – Steve Jobs.
MEET STEVE
It was the summer of 1961. School vacations were going on and 11 years old Richard used to roam around here and there, highly curious and observant. He noticed parakeets were a popular option for kids when it came to pets. Curious Richard saw this as a business opportunity. Richard along with his friend started breeding parakeets in his backyard, and by end of school break the birds were multiplying faster then the boys could sell them. Do you know this 11-year-old Richard now also known as “Sir Richard Branson” turned out to be the owner of Virgin Group which controls 400 companies in various fields.
MEET RICHARD
5 year old Ingvar found different ways to earn money. He used to buy matches in bulk and go door to door to sell them individually at a markup but still at a reasonable price. He used to reason with the neighbours and convinced them to buy matchsticks from him rather then going to store. At age 17 Ingvar build IKEA, a retail furniture company that is now worth 37 Billion Euros.
MEET INGVAR
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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
Mohsin has one single question for everyone he meets. We are born with all kinds of barrier in our society. They might be social, emotional or mental. Its these barriers that pushes 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 entrpreneur 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 indiviuals to get out of their comfort zone and explore the unexplored.
MOHSIN JAFRI
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 exceeding their limits. Initially an electronics engineer who took a leap of faith when started walking on less traveled 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 you the way you imagined.
ARSALAN AJMAL
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 had 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
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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.
EHSAN GOHAR
Engineering Professional in a Telecom Firm (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
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
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
MENTORS
Mehdi Raza has many years of experience, bringing new brands into FM107 and helping the current client relationships grow. As part of his global responsibilities, Mehdi heads up Syndicate Entertainment beyond borders, a division charged with ensuring that our entire network's resources are applied in service of international advertisers based in the United States. Mehdi Raza has previously led award-winning work for some of Media Com's largest international clients, including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Universal Music, Oracle and Shell.
MEHDI RAZA
Nanji has had an illustrious career spanning of over 30 years specializing in Marketing & Sales in both MNCs and leading food companies. Working with names like Walmart, Unilever, English Biscuits, Nanji is without any doubt the change agent who brings out of the box strategies and growth in companies when needed most. Utilizing his vast experience Nanji sells his vision and ideas at a stage where no one can even imagine doing it. He takes the best of ideas and turns them into real-life experiences. Nanji has given speeches in international conferences, has experience in teaching, and also successfully anchored 2 television shows. Does it get any better than being guided and coached by a seasoned professional such as Mahmood Nanji?
MAHMOOD NANJI
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