When you stand for something, you’ll be tested.

In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Imran Savas, founder of Tape UK, shares how he built one of the UK’s most values-driven business platforms — without investors, without shortcuts, and without compromising on purpose.

From growing up on free school meals to becoming Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, Imran’s journey is a story of faith, resilience, and leadership built on integrity.
He opens up about turning down corporate offers, leading with conviction, and proving that success and social impact can go hand in hand.

🎙️ In this episode:

From humble beginnings to founding Tape UK
Why he said “no” to million-pound offers
Building a mission-led business in a world chasing money
How faith, trust, and purpose guide his decisions
Redefining success through service and authenticity

🏆 About Imran Savas:
- Founder of TAPE UK | Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Speaker & Social Advocate

- 🏅 Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – MBCC Awards (beating Gymshark’s Ben Francis MBE

- 🎤 TED Speaker – “Leaders of Tomorrow,” featured on TED.com alongside Bill Gates & Simon Sinek

- 💬 Judge for MBCC Awards 2025 – selected alongside The FA & The King’s Trust

- 📖 LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Leaders 2022 – featured in The Sunday Times

- 🧱 Immortalised in LEGO – Chester Market Display 2023

- 📺 Featured across BBC, ITV, M&S, Islam Channel and major publications

- 🏆 Positive Role Model Award 2020 – National Diversity Awards (alongside Marcus Rashford MBE)

- 📘 Featured in MBCC Book 2025 – celebrating 10 years of winners with Annie Lennox, Levi Roots & Benjamin Zephaniah

📷 Connect with Imran:
🌐 Website: https://tapeuk.com/founder-imran-savas
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byimransavas

Hosted by Veena Nayyar | Founder in the Chair

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