Assim Ishaque

Assim Ishaque has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. In 2002, they founded Envirup Limited, where they led the commercial development in energy efficiency consultancy and renewable energy advisory. Assim also served as the Founder and Inventor at Simbrix Ltd, where they invented an award-winning art and craft toy and managed international marketing efforts.

Assim has also held roles at The Entrepreneurs Trust, where they worked as an Entrepreneurial Speaker, Coach, and Consultant, aiming to reduce the failure rate of startups. Assim has also served as a Non-Executive Director at Volvero, a technology platform for sharing vehicles, and myWater, which focused on turning air into premium mineral water.

Furthermore, Assim has contributed their expertise as an Entrepreneurship Coach at the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology, mentoring startup and scaleup companies in Europe. Assim also worked as an Entrepreneur Accelerator Mentor at NatWest, providing guidance to startups and scaleups in various industries.

Additionally, Assim has been involved in the Innovation & Commercialisation Speaker and Coach role at The Creative Quarter and as a Non-Executive Director at THATS SHOWBIZNESS.COM LIMITED, where they support the commercialization strategy and revenue pathways. Assim also serves as an International Advisory Board Member and Investment and Commercialization Coach at Tokeportal.hu.

Through their work experience, Assim Ishaque has demonstrated their expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, commercialization, and mentoring, particularly in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, art and craft, and technology platforms.

Assim Ishaque's education history is as follows:

Assim Ishaque attended Bangor University from 1992 to 1995, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting & Finance.

In 2021, Assim Ishaque attended the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL) for a program, although the degree obtained is not specified.

In 2017, Assim Ishaque participated in a Masterclass on Disciplined Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Also in 2017, Assim Ishaque participated in an EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator program at Aston University.

In 2016, Assim Ishaque attended the Nottingham University Business School for the Aspire to Grow - Executive Development Course for High Growth Companies.

In addition to their formal education, Assim Ishaque has obtained several certifications. In 2013, they became certified as an External Wall Insulation Surveyor from Climatherm-Bostik. In 2010, they became a Chartered Energy Manager and a Member of The Energy Institute. In 2008, they became an Associate of the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment. Assim Ishaque also obtained a Green Deal Assessor certification in 2013 from EDI Level 3 Diploma in Green Deal Advice.

Furthermore, Assim Ishaque has a certification in Negotiation Skills for Sales People from Nottingham University, although the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.