Our profiles allow members to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their roller-coaster journey.
These profiles give entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase themselves and tell their story. So if you are an entrepreneur, a serial entrepreneur, or even an aspiring entrepreneur, we’d like to hear from you.
Today’s Entrepreneur is Ali Syed CEO of How Safe Corporation. According to his VEQ he is a thought leader and is good at technology design and project development.
You are a(n):
Entrepreneur
Name companies you’ve founded or co-founded:
How Safe Corporation, iMy PC Corporation, TechPhi Inc, CricetCraze LLC, JAD Wireless, SKARTech
If you are an entrepreneur, why?
I love Bringing ideas from concept to reality. The thrills, and unknown challenges of a start-up life fuel me.
List your favorite startups:
VentureHacks, LifeWater, Zynga, Dropbox, 99Designs, MunchOnMe
What’s most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?
Its the Art of Turning Frustration into Innovation !
Time is another thing that an entrepreneur can never have enough of.
The best Part is to see your Products helping users and making their lives easier by taking away the frustration they had prior to your product.
What’s the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?
Not Networking Enough ! Entrepreneurs need to Talk and Ask more questions, from peers and industry experts.
What are the top three lessons you’ve learned as an entrepreneur?
Never be shy to go up to someone and ask for feedback or advice.
Create a Prototype before pitching or talking to anyone.
Be Ready to dedicate 168 hours a week to your Start-up.