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Startup Revolution: Sofia Azam of Skills4Startups On How Their Emerging Startup is Changing the Game
A strong vision. It is so important that your start-up vision is solid and clear. Your vision is what will set you apart from your competitors and will drive your business further successfully. Empowering more start-ups through the power of education and skills is the vision for Skills4Startups®, which equates to more start-ups acquiring the skills to grow their businesses safely and with minimum risks…
British Start-ups Revolution Begins with Skills4Startups®
Skills4Startups® (S4S) – UK’s first mobile business school that produces high-impact roadshows and interactive skills-centric workshops to give founders the best chance to grow their businesses and remain financially sustainable. Sofia believes that key skills underpinned by educational standards can truly empower the start-up community to fulfill their business Ambitions..
Skills4Startups®️ Building the Next Generation of Female-Owned and Diverse Start-Ups: SOPHIE AZAM
In 2025, Skills4Startups® vision is to start the groundwork to create and build Skills4Startups® USA (an independent subsidiary of Skills4Startups®) and to start negotiations with the USA start-ups system on dynamic ways of collaboration and combining meaningful partnerships to grow the start-ups space effectively through the power of education and core skills…
Sophie Azam, CEO of Skills4Startups-UK’s First Mobile Business School Brings Roadshow to US in June 2025
Sofia is the Founder of Skills4Startups® (S4S) – UK’s first mobile business school that produces high-impact roadshows and interactive skills-centric workshops to give founders the best chance to grow their businesses and remain financially sustainable. Sofia believes that key skills underpinned by educational standards can truly empower the start-up community to fulfill their business ambitions.
Sophie Azam, CEO of Skills4Startups-UK’s First Mobile Business School Brings Roadshow to US in June 2025
Skills4Startups® (S4S) (Britain’s First Mobile Business School Festival for Startups) was born out of desperation to tackle the lack of traction and support for female and young entrepreneurs and start-ups, and to reduce the alarming risk of failure. EduEco+ (Britain’s First Structured Membership Network For startups) underpins S4S in more ways than one with on-demand education support and digital services for fast-paced founders and entrepreneurs. We are producing the most ground-breaking membership services to support start-ups and scale-ups from falling into the 90% failure rate.…
Skills4startups Festival Roadshow UK heading to Los Angeles USA - The Future of Tech
Date of Roadshow: June 14th, 2025
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The Ethnically Podcast: Ignition & Inclusion with Sofia Azam
In Episode 10 of the Ethnically podcast, Adarsh interviews Sofia Azam, founder of Ignite Quals, EduEco+ Skills for Startups. Sofia, a leader in equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), and entrepreneurship, shares her journey and passion for advocating EDI, from her early experiences with World Vision to her current initiatives. The episode covers Sofia's insights into creating inclusive educational environments, supporting diverse entrepreneurs, and the importance of soft skills like communication and emotional intelligence. Sofia offers advice for new startup founders, emphasising resilience, adaptability, and maintaining unique, value-driven business models. The discussion also explores challenges within her cultural background, the significance of belonging, and strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces.
Change Shapers Podcast: Impact Incubators - What can start-ups teach the world of business?
Today's change shaper in focus is Sofia Azam, a visionary leader and educator with 13 years of experience. As the founder of IgniteQuals Ltd, an innovative Awarding Organisation, and the Skills4Startups Roadshow, Sofia is dedicated to empowering young people and startups. Her passion lies in creating quality educational pathways that align with industry needs and helping young learners from diverse backgrounds.
Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Mentorship - Sophie’s Innovative Education Solutions
In this episode of ‘Success Stories with Mukaddas’, we’re talking to Sophie Azam, founder of Skill4Startups, who is all about empowering entrepreneurs through mentorship and providing innovative education solutions. Sophie shares her experiences and insights into overcoming skills deficiency in the act of entrepreneurship and how she’s helping startups thrive, especially in bootstrapping entrepreneurship. Sophie is passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs, using her mentorship programs to address the common struggles for new entrepreneurs. She breaks down the top mistakes of new entrepreneurs and explains the skills necessary to start a startup, making it easier for founders to navigate their journey. If you’re interested in empowerment through mentorship for startups and understanding the empowerment theory, Sophie’s approach will provide valuable insights.