Young Entrepreneur (Technology)
London, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Commercial Director at Mediaroots
- Vice President, Venture Capital at UCL Enterprise
- Founder & Chairman at KCL Business Club
- Past
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- UK National Champion & Advisor at KCL SIFE
- Founding Member at NACUE
- Intern at Knightsbridge Investment Fund
- Intern at Unity Group
- Consultant at Supper Club
- Fundraising Team at King's College London, Annual Fund
- Account Manager at Destini PR (Mojito Brand)
- Co-Founder at King's Gin
- Chief Executive Officer at CyberPlanet Ltd (and other Ventures)
- Intern at Anchorage Capital Partners
- Education
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- University College London, U. of London
- King's College London, U. of London
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Zain Jaffer’s Summary
Been involved with various internet startups since 2003
Plan to set up a venture capital fund in the future and back the next Google.
Zain Jaffer’s Specialties:
internet startups, computer security, venture capital, strategy consulting
Zain Jaffer’s Experience
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Commercial Director
Mediaroots
(Privately Held; E-Learning industry)
October 2009 — Present (3 months)
Working full-time for an exciting, London-based technology startup which will change the way the world learns computer software.
My role as Commercial Director is to take the company to the next level by forming strategic partnerships, expanding into new markets and introducing new content-delivery platforms.
Currently, we produce and sells DVDs which teach people how to use computer software through video training. We are growing extremely quickly, hiring new employees, and are just about to set up a new office in Scotland. -
Vice President, Venture Capital
UCL Enterprise
(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
Newly appointed Vice President for academic year 2009-2010. Main focus on Venture Capital & Angels
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Founder & Chairman
KCL Business Club
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
I set up the King's College London Business Club which became the largest society at my university with over 1,000 members, and went on to be selected as one of the top 3 enterprise societies in the UK. I served as President between 2008-2009, and have now taken on a position as Chairman.
The club focuses on the areas of entrepreneurship and investment/finance.
http://www.kclbc.com -
UK National Champion & Advisor
KCL SIFE
(Philanthropy industry)
February 2009 — October 2009 (9 months)
• Part of the presentation team which won the SIFE UK National Championship, 2009
• Developing strategy for an ethical fashion brand in the Philippines
• Developing strategy for a sustainable fish farm in Bangladesh
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Founding Member
NACUE
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
November 2008 — April 2009 (6 months)
NACUE stimulates university enterprise by providing national support to and representation of university enterprise societies and entrepreneurs across the UK through a single, clear entity.
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Intern
Knightsbridge Investment Fund
(Investment Management industry)
June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)
Involved in the launch of a shariah-compliant hedge fund investing in real estate and foreign exchange investment vehicles.
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Intern
Unity Group
(Investment Management industry)
June 2008 — August 2008 (3 months)
Working on Unity Group's investment portfolio and devising internet strategy.
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Consultant
Supper Club
(Management Consulting industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
I worked as a consultant to a networking club for London’s most innovative entrepreneurs. I advised the company on ways to improve its online presence and the feasibility of launching a new division for the green and renewable energy sector
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Fundraising Team
King's College London, Annual Fund
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
November 2006 — May 2007 (7 months)
Recognized as one of the top 3 fundraisers in all campaigns from 2006 to 2007.
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Account Manager
Destini PR (Mojito Brand)
(Partnership; 11-50 employees; Events Services industry)
September 2006 — February 2007 (6 months)
Ran an entertainment company in partnership with Destini PR - organising events across exclusive venues in London.
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Co-Founder
King's Gin
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Ran a small-scale student newspaper with Julian Hough.
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Chief Executive Officer
CyberPlanet Ltd (and other Ventures)
(Internet industry)
2004 — 2007 (3 years )
Ran numerous internet ventures, including web development company (designs.pro - left company in 2007 but now fusionsquared.com), a free webhosting network (DD.AM - bought out by Solid Web Space LLC in 2006), a music entertainment portal (RapFX bought out by GeorgeMedia LLC in 2006).
Also built up private network of 100+ websites, still own some (e.g, juicyduff.com) -
Intern
Anchorage Capital Partners
(Banking industry)
December 2006 — December 2006 (1 month)
Worked on a range of investments including a £5.2m biotech venture.
Zain Jaffer’s Education
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University College London, U. of London
MSc , Technology Entrepreneurship , 2009 — 2010 (expected)
Recieved offer to start in September/October 2009 - Joint program with London Business School
- Activities and Societies:
- UCL Enterprise Society, Vice President
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King's College London, U. of London
BSc , Business Management , 2006 — 2009
- Activities and Societies:
- KCL Business Club Founder & President, NUS Delegate, Student Council, Management Course Rep, Fundraising team at Annual Fund, KCL SIFE member and advisor, Co-founder of student newspaper King's Gin
Additional Information
Zain Jaffer’s Websites:
Zain Jaffer’s Interests:
cleantech, biotech, hightech, venture capital, finance, strategy consulting, real estate, financial instruments, private equity, hedge funds, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology
Zain Jaffer’s Groups:
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Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC) -
Oxford Entrepreneurs Alumni -
SIFE Worldwide- Students in Free Enterprise (Official Group) -
King's College London -
National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs -
King's College London Business Club -
Oxford Entrepreneurs
Zain Jaffer’s Honors:
- SIFE UK National Champion, 2009
- Board of the month, May 2005, from Jelsoft, vBulletin
- #2 board of 2006, from Jelsoft, vBulletin
- Top 149 web publishers, Google adsense program
- Top 1,500 communities online, Big-Boards.com
Zain Jaffer’s Contact Settings
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