Sohrab Vazir
Consultant | Founder | Global Citizen | Writer
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About
I am a business consultant & former tech founder. 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.
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Advisory Programs
Flexible, cost-efficient & 1:1 consultation programs.
Start and grow your business with me while learning life-long skills.
- All
- founders
- expats / immigrants
- enterprise
Business Immigration
Client Reviews
Sohrab is an experienced and knowledgeable consultant with a positive attitude and a supportive approach towards startups.
His guidance on fundraising solutions and on business assessment processes of the innovator founder visa was truly helpful, and I appreciate the time he took to provide me with recommendations. I look forward to talking to him again in the future.
Sohrab has demonstrated exceptional proficiency as a consultant, providing invaluable guidance regarding the Innovator Founder Visa for the UK. His insights and recommendations have been instrumental in developing a viable business plan for my application. He consistently adheres to scheduled timings and remains flexible to accommodate any necessary adjustments.
The best business consultant for foreign founders, empathetic and knowledgeable and professional.
Sohrab is a highly professional individual to engage with. I had a session with him scheduled for 1.5 hours, but he generously extended our conversation beyond that time. He thoroughly explained everything I was seeking, demonstrating his expertise. Based on my experience, Sohrab is an excellent business consultant.
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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
- SMEs
- Start-ups
- Prospective/current business owners
- 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.
I may refer clients to other specialists such as patent attorneys or other regulated professionals. These are simply referrals and do not reflect an endorsement on our behalf.
No, I am not an immigration advisor or lawyer.
My services are not provided for immigration purposes, nor can I comment or advise on your immigration application or outcomes (including your endorsement application).
I am a business consultant and focus on the commercial aspects of clients’ affairs.
My services would be relevant regardless of my clients applying for a visa or not, as they concern business matters.
If you require immigration advice or assistance with your casework, please refer to the OISC or SRA to find a regulated immigration advisor or solicitor.
Resume
Experience
Sohrab Vazir
Remote, Global
Business Consultant
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 Kingdom
Founder & CEO | StudyFlats.com
StudyFlats was 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 3 business visas
Cloud Data Service
United Kingdom
Research & Marketing Assistant
CDS provides SaaS solutions for the medical sector.
- SaaS Sales: public and private healthcare organisations
Keele University
United Kingdom
International 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
Recognition
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
🔍 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 | My services are solely limited to business planning, and commercial consultation. I do not offer immigration advice/services in any shape or form (including endorsement applications).
If you require an immigration advisor, please refer to the OISC for more information.
Company Address
Interhousing Limited