Entrepreneur, innovator and businessman, Imran Hakim has an impressive portfolio to his name. A forward thinking businessman, Imran Hakim champions the use of innovation and creativity in companies, and continues to invest in a range of industries from eye care to children’s toys, proving his versatility as a leader. As a speaker he inspires audiences to pursue ventures and discuss the need for revolutionary thinking in a successful business.
Stepping into the spotlight in 2007, Imran Hakim appeared on Dragons' Den with his invention. Pitching the iTeddy to the infamous business moguls, was a bold decision that paid off, in the form of £140,000 investment from Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones which skyrocketed his product. The iTeddy is an invention that combines education and entertainment for children, making it a key contender for both markets. Currently, his invention is sold in twenty eight countries, produced to speak forty five languages and is featured by nearly all major UK retailers.
Establishing his business portfolio, Imran Hakim created the Hakim Group in 2001 of which he is the acting CEO. Encompassing all of his ventures into one powerhouse brand has led to unrivalled success for Hakim. The first entrepreneurial scheme for Imran Hakim was opening his first, of many, independent optical practise after finishing university with an optometry degree. Now, his portfolio includes Mobius Tech and Simply Hammocks amongst a number of startups. Imran Hakim’s mission with the Hakim Group is to innovate, invest, inform and inspire.
As an industry leader, Imran Hakim has received much praise and recognition for his innovative thinking and business acumen. From the NorthWest Young Entrepreneur of the Year, to becoming the youngest person on the NorthWest Power 100 list, he’s definitely made his mark in the industry. For his role as CEO at Hakim Group Imran Hakim was named the Number One Best Leader in the UK, in the Sunday Times Top 100 list and the iTeddy has seen him awarded Toy Inventor of the Year.
Evidently a powerhouse in the business world, Imran Hakim is one of the foremost speakers on innovation, creativity and building a leading brand. Showcased through his hugely successful ventures, is Imran Hakim’s ability to replicate his award winning business strategies across sectors. As a speaker, he will enlighten corporate audiences with a fresh perspective on business and inspire others.
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When he's at corporate events, Imran is known to cover the following topics:
- Pitching an idea
- Presenting with power
- Turning an idea into a business
- The key skills of an entrepreneur
- Drive and determination
- Effective leadership
“At the recent IoD Lancashire event Imran Hakim enthralled the audience of business leaders and directors with an insight into his remarkable success story. This influential group were impressed by Imran’s drive and natural entrepreneurship and his ability to recognise opportunities and learn from past mistakes.” - Darrell, IoD North West, Regional Director
“Imran was a familiar face to many in our audience because of his appearance on Dragons Den and his presentation not only gave us an entertaining update on the progress of his runaway success iTeddy but also cemented his growing reputation as being much more than a “one hit wonder”. People commented that they hadn’t realised he was such a serial entrepreneur always on the lookout for his next business success. He was a very relaxed and natural presenter and his case study was extremely well received by our delegates.” - UK India Business Council (UKIBC).
