Sohrab Vazir
Consultant | Founder | Global Citizen | Writer
Advisor
Consultant
👋 Hi, my name is Sohrab
I am a consultant as well as the UK's leading independent business advisor for corporate immigration. At 22 years of age, I founded my own PropTech venture, StudyFlats, under the endorsement of Newcastle University (UK). Prior to 2020, I scaled StudyFlats to 30+ UK cities whilst successfully navigating the UK's business immigration system.
UK's #1 business consultant for expats & immigrants founders organizations
Recognition
Custom services
Corporate Identity & Branding
Branding and your business identity requires various practical & legal considerations. This includes guiding you through IP, Trade Marks, legal research & other standard protocols.
Public Affairs / Relations
Corporate, small businesses, IGOs, NGOs & non-profits.
Strategy
Advise on strategy across various areas including CSR, commercial & communications.
Reputation Management
Legal, digital (SEO) & tailored consultancy.
Ad Hoc Writing
I am an all-round professional writer. Whether you need marketing content, a legal letter to your local council, an appeal, or a cover letter for your dream job, I can help.
Research (Academic)
I may be able to provide help in certain subject areas (see my educational qualifications). Contact me for individual queries. All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Business Plans
Review & evaluate or write your business pIan.
Funding
Whether it's accelerators, angel investors or VCs, I will help you with finding the right stakeholder, as well as preparing a viable and credible application.
Start-up Consulting
Formulate a viable business idea & guide you through the process of setting up a business.
Content & Copywriting
As a tech founder (of a highly SEO-reliant company), as well as an expert copywriter, I will create tailored content based on industry trends and research. Thought leadership & inbound marketing are my strongest skills.
Corporate Identity & Branding
Branding and your business identity requires various practical & legal considerations. This includes guiding you through IP, Trade Marks, legal research & other standard protocols.
SEO
Audits, keyword research, content planning, strategy & more. I have 7+ years of experience in SEO & can help you with a strategic plan to take advantage of SEO/inbound marketing.
Business Planning - UK & Worldwide
I will guide you in the right direction and if necessary (in the case of migrant entrepreneurs), I can also draft & prepare your business plan. My previous work has been accepted by the UK Home Office, Newcastle University and NatWest.
Corporate Immigration / Visa
Having successfully obtained 3 UK Entrepreneur Visas , I am fully aware of the processes (and challenges). I will help you create the perfect business proposal for your endorsement application for the Innovator Founder visa (Note: I do not provide immigration advice as of yet).
Immigration Business Plans
Review, evaluation & writing.
Clients
Corporate Immigration Business Planning Consulting Market Assessment Market Research Funding Viability Assessment
My key specialism is helping migrant entrepreneurs with their business planning for the purpose of obtaining business visas.
I will help founders develop viable and credible business propositions based on solid foundations.
Business Immigration Webinar | Ask me anything
An online event for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in the UK Innovator Founder Visa and/or other global business visas. Get useful insights, ask questions and meet other likeminded entrepreneurs interested in the same visa.
FAQ
Sohrab Vazir is an entrepreneur and business consultant. He specialises in corporate immigration, early ventures and communications.
His notable projects include StudyFlats, which he started under the endorsement of Newcastle University as an immigrant entrepreneur. Prior to 2020, StudyFlats operated across 30 UK cities.
- Founders
- Jobseekers / Graduates / Students
- Immigrant entrepreneurs
- Migrants
- Enterprise / Corporate
- IGOs / NGOs
- Non-profits
No, I am not affiliated with any entity with respect to my services or other matters (unless stated otherwise).
I am an independent business consultant, and operate via my company registered in the UK.
No, I am not an immigration advisor or lawyer.
I am a business consultant and focus on the commercial aspect of clients’ affairs.
My services would be relevant regardless of my clients applying for a visa or not, as they solely concern business matters.
If you require immigration advice or assistance with your casework, please refer to the OISC to find a regulated immigration advisor.
Resume
💻 Experience
Sohrab Vazir
Remote, GlobalBusiness Consultant & Startup Advisor
Helping founders & SMEs with their ventures on a freelance basis. My interest lies primarily in working with founders, SMEs as well as international and migrant entrepreneurs.
StudyFlats
United KingdomFounder & CEO | StudyFlats.com
StudyFlats is a PropTech start-up simplifying renting for students.
As a solo non-technical founder & prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I grew the business whilst undergoing a competitive business visa scheme and receiving recognition from other external stakeholders such as NatWest.
🚀 Milestones
- Business development & property portfolio growth from 2 to 30+ UK cities (10,000 students rooms)
- 1,000+ students consulted & assisted
- Enquiries from 50+ countries
- 2 endorsements from Newcastle University for business visas (annually limited to 20 out of 6,000 students)
- UK Home Office approval for several business visa schemes
Potential.ly
United KingdomHead of Marketing & PR
Potential.ly is a learning & discovery EdTech platform adopted by 70+ colleges & universities across the UK & Ireland.
- Business Development (B2B / HigherEd)
- Communications, PR & Stakeholder Engagement
- Managing content creation across all channels & mediums, as well as individual production of thought leadership research
- Identifying opportunities to reach new market segments and expand market share
- Implementing & executing short-term & long-term marketing strategies
- Crafting & executing digital campaigns (SEO, SMO, PPC)
- KPI evaluation & reporting
Cloud Data Service
United KingdomResearch & Marketing Assistant
CDS provides SaaS solutions for the medical sector.
- SaaS Sales: public and private healthcare organisations
Keele University
United KingdomInternational Student Ambassador
Cross-cultural program management - In charge of a summer program designed for international students in pre-sessional English courses.
🎓 Education
LLM (Master of Laws) International Legal Studies
Thesis | The impact of international terrorism & non-state actors on the law on the use of force (Jus ad bellum)
BA (Dual Honours) Business Management & International Relations
🌱 Personal Development
Received two endorsements for the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme (annually limited to 20 international students out of 6,000)
Newcastle University Endorsee
Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA)
Shortlisted as a finalist for the “Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year” category for the North East
Accepted onto & successfully completed NatWest’s 6-month entrepreneur accelerator program
NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator
Personal Journey Moments
With Sara Davies MBE | NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards (2019)
North East Student Housing Awards (2017)
LLM Thesis Submission
First Job | Keele University
StudyFlats | Year 1
NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards Finalist (2019)
🔍 Expertise
Start-ups
Business Development
Business Planning
Digital Marketing
Marketplaces
Management Consulting
Project Management
Compliance & Legal (Commercial / SMEs)
Public Relations
HR & Recruitment
Industry Specialism
- Consulting & Professional Services
- EdTech
- Education
- Government Administration
- Immigration
- Non-proft & NGO
- Real Estate
- PropTech
- Travel
Blog
Contact
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Disclaimer *Please note my services are only limited to business planning, and company consultation. I do not offer immigration advice in any shape or form.
If you require an immigration advisor, please refer to the OISC website for more information.
Company Address
Interhousing Limited