He Raised 23 Million To Help People Find Jobs Based On Their Skills And Interests
In a recent episode of the Dealmakers’ Podcast, Sultan Murad Saidov, co-founder of Beamery, shared a powerful narrative of how his upbringing, experiences, and passion for fair opportunities led to the creation of a groundbreaking talent management platform. This blog post dives into the transcript to uncover the inspiring journey that shaped Beamery into today’s global enterprise.
In a recent episode of the Dealmakers’ Podcast, Sultan Murad Saidov, co-founder of Beamery, shared a powerful narrative of how his upbringing, experiences, and passion for fair opportunities led to the creation of a groundbreaking talent management platform.
This blog post dives into the transcript to uncover the inspiring journey that shaped Beamery into today’s global enterprise.
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From Dagestan to the UK: A Journey of Opportunity
Sultan’s family hails from Dagestan, a region in Russia. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, his parents, both scientists, faced professional upheaval. The move to the UK presented an opportunity for a fresh start.
Sultan’s mother transitioned from neuroscientist to frontline work, while his father rebooted his career from physicist to a new path. The privileged education they provided Sultan and his brother laid the foundation for a future they would come to appreciate deeply.
Awakening to the Power of Fair Opportunities
The brothers realized that their access to world-class education and networks was a privilege not to be taken lightly. This realization fueled their determination to create a more equitable landscape for others. The mission to democratize access to opportunities became a driving force behind Beamery’s inception.
Sultan emphasizes how life experiences shape perspectives and values. Both, he and his brother, products of migration, developed a bug for innovation early on. Sultan’s parents’ journey served as inspiration, but it was his innate curiosity and desire to do things differently that set him on the path of entrepreneurship.
From Fax-Based Solutions to a Revolutionary CRM
Sultan’s entrepreneurial spirit first emerged in school when he came up with ventures involving electronics, computers, websites, and video games.
During his gap year, when he created a system for team orders at Deloitte. Using SMSs and faxes, he devised a system similar to modern-day Deliveroo and Uber Eats, where university students could order the food and beverages they wanted.
His website took orders for coffee and other food and sent faxes to restaurants like Starbucks. He also leveraged local drivers to complete deliveries, accomplishing all of this before iPhones and smartphones came along.
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