Sohrab Vazir
Consultant | Founder | Global Citizen | Writer
Advisor
Consultant
About
Following the completion of my master's degree at the age of 22, I founded a Property Technology venture, StudyFlats, under the endorsement of Newcastle University (UK). Prior to 2020, I scaled StudyFlats to 30+ UK cities while successfully navigating the UK's business immigration system.
I am a former technology entrepreneur and business consultant. My specialism is business immigration, early ventures, and communications.
Notable projects include StudyFlats, which I started under the endorsement of Newcastle University as an immigrant entrepreneur. Prior to 2020, StudyFlats operated across 30 UK cities.
My entrepreneurship experience also led to my eligibility for British citizenship.
Entrepreneurs & Start-ups
Start-ups:
- Support for founders in launching and scaling businesses.
- Services include business planning, fundraising strategies, and digital transformation.
Prospective/Current Business Owners:
- Guidance for individuals looking to start or grow their own ventures.
- Focus areas include market research, operational efficiency, and financial literacy.
(Immigrant) Founders:
- Assistance for immigrant entrepreneurs navigating cross-border regulations, startup visas, and local business environments.
- Emphasis on cultural integration, compliance, and networking.
Enterprise
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs):
- Training and consultancy for improving productivity and sustainability.
- Services include team development, technology adoption, and strategic growth planning.
Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs) & Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs):
- Capacity-building programs tailored to align with development goals and maximise impact.
- Focus on data management, reporting, leadership training and stakeholder management.
Non-profits:
- Strategies to improve fundraising, donor engagement, and operational efficiency.
- Includes training in grant writing, social media, and advocacy campaigns.
Law Firms
Immigration Law Firms & Advisors:
- Specialized services for law firms assisting clients with visas, work permits, and residency applications.
- Support in digital marketing, client management systems, and compliance tools.
Other Legal Practices:
- Tailored marketing strategies and operational consultations for general law firms.
- Expertise in branding, communications, content marketing, and online visibility improvement.
Recognition
Business Immigration
I have navigated the business immigration journey in the UK and offer international founders first-hand expertise.
My consultancy is built on my experience as a law graduate, former technology entrepreneur, and most importantly, a migrant.
Commercial Services
Business Consulting
Bring your business concept to life.
Leverage my 8+ years of experience as a tech entrepreneur and consultant to transform your idea into a successful, market-ready business.
Business Plans
Comprehensive support for every aspect of your business plan.
Working with me ensures the development of a clear, strategic, and viable business plan or proposal tailored to your goals.
Communications
Whether you’re launching a new product, expanding into new markets, or managing a reputation challenge, I provide tailored solutions that align with your goals. From strategic messaging to media engagement and campaign execution, I ensure your communication efforts resonate effectively and drive measurable results.
Funding
I provide a comprehensive range of services to founders and ventures seeking external funding.
Whether you’re seeking loans, pre-seed or seed funding, I am able to help.
Strategy
Competition is inevitable. Others may already be operating in your chosen market.
I will work with you to develop an innovative strategy to differentiate your business and overcome the competition.
Branding & Marketing
As a technology founder, I scaled a business to 30+ UK cities, equipping me with a full-spectrum marketing ability.
I will develop a tailored strategy that is unique to you and your business.
Websites & Compliance
Almost everybody can make a website these days. However, there is much more to a website than one that simply looks good.
I will help you develop a website that complies with SEO and legal requirements such as data protection.
Writing
Utilising my educational and commercial background, I provide a full range of writing services.
Whether it’s SEO content, proposals, product/service descriptions or formal letters, I can help.
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.
My call with Sohrab was incredibly insightful, and I appreciated his understanding of the international student market.
Our discussion around pain points, particularly around visa sponsorship and cultural adaptation, was spot on. He offered suggestions for SEO, marketing and potential collaborations which were particularly helpful.
I think his expertise as a former international student and current founder in this space really shines through.
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.
A very professional and straightforward person. He always digs deeper into situations and offers unique personal insights. Positive and analytical, recommended for business consultations.
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Experience
Kinetic Investments
VC Scout | Network Member
Venture Scout Network Member. Sourcing high-potential startups seeking funding.
This affiliation reflects my participation in the Kinetic Investments Venture Scout Network. All
investment decisions are solely made by Kinetic Investments and its authorised representatives.
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 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
Industry Specialism
- Consulting & Professional Services
- EdTech
- Education
- Government Administration
- Immigration
- Non-proft & NGO
- Real Estate
- PropTech
- Travel
Blog
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Company Address
Interhousing Limited