When Sabirul Islam was 13 years old, his cousin, who was a young entrepreneur, offered him a job at his company. However, only a few weeks later, Sabirul was fired. To take matters in his own hands, Sabirul and six of his friends created Veyron Technology at age 14. Veyron Technology is a website design company, and within two weeks, he had made his first $1000. When he was only 17, Sabirul published his first book, The World at Your Feet, in which he provides direction and inspiration to young people hoping to turn their entrepreneurial idea into a reality. Offering his best expertise, Sabirul’s book has sold over 60,000 copies. Additionally, Sabirul created an entrepreneur-themed board game, started a publishing company for hopeful teen authors, and has spoken at nearly a thousand speaking engagements around the world.
Today, Sabirul continues to work on and develop his website, write three more books, and mentor young entrepreneurs. Now, he says his cousin is jealous by Sabirul’s greater success as a young entrepreneur!
Most people would be discouraged when fired, but it is great to see that some choose to see an obstacle as a challenge for self-improvement. Being 13 – 14 years of age, I’m sure the world appeared much different to them than the way we see it. I’m also glad to see that his book went well!
So many people use the excuse of being too young. Sabirul doesnt let this get to his head. 14 years old is so young yet he went ahead and started such a great business idea. The most inspiring aspect of the story however is not simply his age, but rather it is the fact he got fired first. To get back up from being fired and use that passion and emotion to do something so great is such an honorable trait.