Introducing Syed Ahmed, the Entrepreneur, Speaker and TV Personality
An entertaining, inspiring and enthusiastic speaker on the subject of business start-ups, scale up strategy, fundraising and disrupting traditional business models – Syed’s unique approach is both impressive and innovative.
Syed’s performance was flawless. He really connected with our audience and has been a complete pleasure to work with.
Nitin Shukla, Chief Executive, and Asian Business Connexions:
Presenter
Syed interviews James Caan, former Dragon on BBC’s Dragons Den
Passionate about diversity, Syed produced and presented minority report. A trail-blazing, hard-hitting, interview style documentary that encourages ethnic minority celebrities, and the public, to showcase their success stories, to inspire current and future generations, regardless of race, religion or background.
Entrepreneur
Syed is proud of his roots as having been born to hard-working Bangladeshi Parents and brought up in Tower Hamlets.
As an entrepreneur Syed has successfully grown businesses over his 15-year career. He founded @Savortex and @addryer, a disruptive multi-award-winning technology and media company which pioneered partnerships with technology giants Intel® and ARM® taking them into key international markets.
With over 400 projects deployed worldwide to brands like Gatwick Airport, Shell, L’Oréal and WPP, Syed raised in excess of £2m to support the global expansion, achieving a multi-million-pound market valuation.
TV Personality
Syed was a contestant on the BBC hit TV shows The Apprentice in 2007. He has contributed to Sky news, Sky report, Bloomberg TV and a featured in high profile publications like the Sunday Times and The Metro to name but a few.
The Transformational Mindset
By 2030, it is forecast that AI will boost global GDP by 14%, or nearly $US16 trillion.
Katie King is a member of the UK Government All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) task force for the enterprise adoption of AI, and award-winning author of Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing.
Katie has advised many of the world’s leading brands and business leaders, including Richard Branson, Orange, Accenture and interviewed Syed Ahmed, CEO of SAVORTEX. The author of AI In Marketing features Syed in the chapter, The Transformational mindset.
Timeline:
2007
The Apprentice
Contestant and last 5 competitor on the BBC hit TV show.
2008
Founder
SAVORTEX® revolutionising the market with the eco-friendly and first video connected hand drying technology.
2012
World Record Holder
2012 Achieved a Guinness World Record for “most energy efficient hand dryer”.
2015
Strategic Partnership
Pioneered a partnership with technology giant Intel® taking them into key international markets.
2015
Award Winner
Manufacturer MX Awards for transforming an industry.
2015
Entrepreneur of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year award at the British Muslim Awards, presented and sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group.
2016
Innovator
Awarded British Bangladeshi Power & Inspire 100 Innovator 2015 recognition awarded at the Houses of Parliament.
2018
Community Ambassador
Awarded Bart’s NHS Apprenticeships Ambassador for his work with his local community.
2019
Founder
adDryer® a revolutionary, and the most eco-friendly digital out-of-home advertising network in corporate facilities.
2019
Board Member
Teach Me Islam app, the worlds first Islamic private tuition app.
2019
Game Changer
Recognised as the “UK’s the most outstanding hand drying company” by SME News.
2019
Award Winner
Impact Business of the Year at this year’s London Asian Business Awards.
