FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 29 February 2016 Walied Albasheer Founder - Stationery, Inc. Tel: 00971504774427 Email: walied@stationery.ae DUBAI BASED ENTREPRENEUR GAINS RECOGNITION AS AMONG WORLD’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL SOCIAL INNOVATORS World CSR Day awards top leaders in sustainability, innovation and smart cities Dubai, UAE (29 February 2016) – Founder of Stationery, Inc., serial entrepreneur, mentor and social innovator Walied Albasheer has been presented with a citation for 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators (Global Listing) at the recent World CSR Day held in Taj Land End, Mumbai, India. Social innovations that change lives Walied Albasheer’s fifth and latest venture is Stationery, Inc., an online store of school supplies. The company was created in line with Walied Albasheer’s commitment to bridging the gap in technology and innovation between the region and other developed countries. Focusing on socially innovative business models, he has tackled the issue of sourcing school supplies for students through Stationery, Inc. online market place brining more convenience, availability and value by incorporating technology to an out dated market. Since 2004, the Walied Albasheer has innovated with moderate supportive ecosystem, recognizing the value entrepreneurs are getting now through official support, incubators, accelerators, communicates, and hackathons. In 2013, he launched Intrack.co, the first driver’s behavior management solution in the region. The project allowed its clients more than 50% savings in carbon fuel footprint while running their fleets safer and environmental friendly. “When you share, you get a lot more” It was in 1995 in Pune, India when Walied Albasheer was advised by a colleague to check “Something called the Internet”. Since then, he has believed on the social innovation the Internet will bring to the world. “Coming back to India after 20 years for such a global recognition is such a humbling and a life changing experience,” he said. For Walied Albasheer, entrepreneurs have to face limited resources when starting a new venture. However, “when you share, you get a lot more,” he said.
He has been contributing back to fellow and aspiring entrepreneurs in order to have a supportive eco system in Dubai, UAE and the region. To date, Walied Albasheer’s social contributions involve the following activities to empower entrepreneurship, employments and innovation:
Ambassador at Seed Stars UAE, April 2015 & Mobilizer at Elance UAE, April 2014 Member of Young African Leader Initiative, April 2015 Mentor at Ibtikari (Khalifa Fund Initiative), March 2014, Mentor at Dubai Entrepreneurship Academy, Tejar Dubai, (Dubai Chamber Initiative), December 2013 & Impact Hub Dubai Member at Young Arab Leaders, March 2014, Member of Dubai TechNights 2012. Mentor at Startup Weekends in Dubai 2015, Dubai 2014, RAK 2014, Al Ain 2014, Dubai 2013, Sharjah 2013 and Abu Dhabi 2012
About Stationery, Inc.: Stationery, Inc. provides a convenient online shopping experience for students while bringing families together and helping businesses achieve their goals. About the Event: “World CSR Day” recognizes and unveils the “50 Most Impactful Social Innovators (Global Listing)” at the World CSR Congress. The Theme of the Congress is “What Next…?”. About the Award: The 50 Most Impactful Social Innovators (Global Listing) is a tribute to individuals who are committed, passionate, and driven Social Innovators. It gives accolade to leaders who believe that CSR leadership must contribute to social change. The World CSR Day pays tribute to such leaders who, through their work, have become transformational agents. Awardees are chosen based on the following criteria: Resolutions for existing social, cultural, economic, and environmental challenges. Perspectives which collide to spark new ways of thinking Creation, development, adoption, and integration of new concepts Underlying magic to social innovation that precludes recipe for success.
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