Solomon Akhtar's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

British technology entrepreneur Solomon Akhtar burst onto our TV screens in Autumn 2014 when he appeared in the tenth series of The Apprentice, making it to the final 5 of the series candidates. Also known as Solly, the young businessman famously impressed Sir Alan’s aide Claude with his honest, inspiring CV and notable use of ships in...

British technology entrepreneur Solomon Akhtar burst onto our TV screens in Autumn 2014 when he appeared in the tenth series of The Apprentice, making it to the final 5 of the series candidates. Also known as Solly, the young businessman famously impressed Sir Alan’s aide Claude with his honest, inspiring CV and notable use of ships in his business plan! The British public soon took 23 year old Solly to their hearts as a fun and inspiring TV personality with Twitter fans topping 43,000 and growing daily. Solomon’s first business was established during his University years, managing club nights in the South West, giving birth to the success of the ‘F*** ME I’M FRESH’ brand aimed at 18-30 year olds. He also ran the first successful Croatia yacht tour ‘HIT THE DECK’ in the summer of 2013 – throwing some of the island’s biggest parties. Today Solomon is the Founder and Managing Director at Instabear Ltd and WillyKini.com, both of which are rapidly growing start-ups in the UK (headquartered in London). Solomon is well known for his #LiveYoung philosophy, after using the phrase on social media in 2014. In addition Solomon gives motivational talks on business and how to create a successful start-up and is currently touring UK Universities. Since his first appearance on UK television, Solomon has made the headlines of many national newspapers and magazines who have celebrated his entrepreneurialism, his sense of fun, and his single lifestyle. In addition he is has been a guest on Radio 1, Kiss 100, Radio 1 Extra, Asian Network and Fubar radio stations to speak about his life and TV experience. Solomon Akhtar is single and lives in Central London, with his company offices located in Carnaby Street. He welcomes new and exciting business opportunities. www.solomonakhtar.com www.twitter.com/sollyakhtar www.instagram.com/sollyakhtar www.facebook.com/officialsolomonakhtar http://www.whitemanagement.co.uk/talent/solomon-akhtarFounder and Director @ Instabear is a rapidly growing start-up company. We currently specialise in social printing, but more recently have grown to support Global Social Media campaigns - that are heavily event focused. The last 6 months have enabled Instabear to develop a fully scalable platform, as we continue to implement a solid set of guidelines and processes to grow our physical social media offering. Our services help enable brands to evolve and connect with both their Global and VIP audiences, by integrating social media into their marketing, advertising and event efforts. We currently have a mixture of co-branded and white label client work, working with Jaguar and Land Rover, Mazda, Ford, Jack Wills, Imagination, Roughhill, WeAreSocial, IPR London, OriginalSin, Young Ones Ltd, Lollibop Festival, United Agency London, Exeter University, amongst others. 02/02/2015 Featured in WBSA Success & The Apprentice: An Interview with Solomon Akhtar. http://wbsa.co.uk/success-apprentice-interview-solomon-akhtar/ 16/07/2014 Instabear featured on Redbrickresearch as one of Five Pioneering UK Student Startups 2014. https://www.redbrickresearch.co.uk/talks-instabear/ 30/06/2014 Instabear was awarded Best Graduate Start up 2014 by SETsquared Enterprise Awards. http://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/business/enterpriseawards/ 27/02/2013 Instabear was awarded 2nd place at Deloitte's annual startups business competition. We have already had considerable press, including featuring in Tatler Magazine, HerCampus, TheTab, SetSquared, betali.st, Next Startup, Hurd-It, Go-Lucky Duck, StartupRanking and RedBrickResearch in additional to national print publications. www.instabear.com http://events.instabear.com/ [email protected] - For all enquiries. +44 (0) 117 325 1776 Get Social: http://blog.instabear.com/ www.facebook.com/instabearHQ www.twitter.com/instabearhq www.instagram.com/instabearhq From January 2013 to Present (3 years) London, United KingdomClient Services @ Primarily tasked in Account Management for Jaguar Land Rover working across; Experiential Launch Events, Auto Shows, Digital and Content / Retail. In addition Imagination works closely with Instabear, offering up our social proposition within the Automotive sector. 2012 - The All-New-Range-Rover Launch (Richmond, Royal Ballet School). During an internship I worked exclusively on the Range Rover account for this Global PR Launch. Gaining valuable experience with both internal and client teams, in addition to working alongside production on-site. - RFiD for Jaguar Land Rover Events. Implementing a live ‘keycard’ to interact with the Range Rover touring kit both in physical and virtual space. Accompanying microsite and digital Souvenir platform. 2013 - Tier 1 Jaguar Land Rover Auto Show. Assisting Clare Johnston (Account Director) with the rollout of the new CAPEX Auto Show stand in Geneva. - Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe Launch (Nov – Los Angeles). Instabear. - Jaguar Land Rover Auto Show (Nov - Los Angeles). Instabear. - Ford Mustang Launch (Dec - Barcelona). Instabear. 2014 - Jaguar BAFTA Awards, VIP Media Drive (Jan – Los Angeles). Instabear. - Jaguar Land Rover Auto Show (April – New York). Instabear. - Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe UK National Launch (Feb – London). Instabear. - Mazda #PhotoMash custom activation (June – Goodwood Festival of Speed). - Jaguar XE Global Reveal (Sep – Earls Court). Production project for the creation of two bespoke, XE metallic sculptures. These were created from word-clouds, exhibited at Earls Court, The London Design Museum and world tour. - Land Rover Extreme Sailing Series. Account management of an exclusive VIP lounge as part of Land Rover’s sponsorship program (Cardiff). 2015 - Land Rover A&K digital activation at Auto Shows (Geneva). Digital campaign to increase awareness and promote the Land Rover and Abercrombie and Kent partnership. - Jaguar Land Rover Auto Show (March - Geneva). Instabear with QR code integration. From September 2012 to Present (3 years 4 months) London, United KingdomLiveYoung Public Speaker! @ Solly is currently undertaking a University tour of speaking. To book please contact [email protected] or White Management. http://www.dmu.ac.uk/dmu-students/hot-topics/2015/february-2015/apprentice-star-solomon-akhtar-gives-great-advice-for-entrepreneurial-students.aspx http://wbsa.co.uk/success-apprentice-interview-solomon-akhtar/ January: Kings University Skinners' School (Kent) PETROC Academy (Devon) Brompton Academy (Kent) Enterprise Nation (London) February: Ealing Centre Redbridge Library (Ealing) Oxted Country (Kent) University of Lincoln University of Reading De Montfort University University of Exeter March: Royal Holloway University University of Nottingham University of Westminster East Anglia University Southbank University April: Durham University ZEE TV From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Lash Dash Event 2013 @ During June we built on upon the success of Instabear within the online photo market, by expanding our services into physical events. This summer we launched ‘Lash Dash’, our first unique canoeing race down the River Exe aimed exclusively at students. Lash Dash took 50 students on canoes down the River Exe, selling in our unique race and wristband through our website. In addition to all the branding, the event recruited a number of reps for the management of the event; promotion and liaisons with University halls and suppliers. Lash Dash received great feedback, combined with our forward thinking social media strategy; the trip will be both sustainable and bigger for summer 2014, (www.facebook.com/instabearHQ/photos_albums). From May 2013 to June 2013 (2 months) Exeter, United KingdomEvents Manager @ Specializing in Events Management, Student Marketing, PR and E-Ticketing - based in Exeter, UK. Coordinating weekly and one off large scale events, in addition to managing the company’s online identity and marketing strategies. June 2013 - Hit the Deck. We took 112 guests on 4 super-yachts around the Croatian islands, selling in our unique ethos and HTD event wristband for the launch on the brand. As management on-site in Croatia I was responsible for all events; liaisons with Sail Croatia, promotions and social media during the week. 2012 - 2014 - Rococo's Club, Exeter - Manager for our weekly club night, (400-500 weekly attendance). 2011 - Bristol Invasion - Directed an event for over 500 students, taking 6 coaches to Bristol and back. From September 2009 to May 2013 (3 years 9 months) Sales and Marketing @ In addition to working as a sales assistant on the shop floor, I have also helped promote and organise our in-store Christmas 'Student Lock-In' events, (both on University campus and online). From September 2011 to June 2012 (10 months) Director @ Start-up event company - fully branded. Set up to target the student market in Kent during the summer holidays. To view our portfolio or to find out more about our goals, visit http://www.facebook.com/sunburnt.tunbridgewells From June 2011 to June 2012 (1 year 1 month) Brand Ambassador @ Utilising multiple online platforms to raise awareness and create a buzz around a campaign for the gap year company i-to-i. Successfully organized and promoted several small events in Kent, using a variety of promotional techniques. From May 2009 to September 2009 (5 months) Work Experience @ Primarily shadowing a corporate lawyer, in addition to working with a variety of accountancy programmes and the HR department. Attending regular client meetings and proof-reading legal documents. From June 2007 to July 2007 (2 months) Work Experience @ Focusing on shadowing the Senior Registrar in Chest Medicine and participating in ward rounds. Familiarisation with the NHS database to carry out X-Ray analysis. From May 2007 to June 2007 (2 months) 2:1, Geography (BA) @ University of Exeter From 2010 to 2013 The Skinners' School From 2002 to 2009 Solomon Akhtar is skilled in: Event Management, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Account Management, Advertising, Creative Direction, Digital Media, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Start-ups, Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Banking