About Kasim
I am a…
Consultant, Entrepreneur, Event planner, Global soul, Idea generator, Muslim, Philanthropist, Scientist, Startup, World traveler
Bio
Born 1976. Youngest of five sons born to Pakistani migrants to the UK. Studied undergraduate degree in Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham. Qualified with Boots the Chemists in London. Worked with Astra Zeneca on R&D. Post Graduate Masters degree in International Relations at the University of Bristol, specialising in Development Work Overseas. Dissertation on the solution to the lack of investment into cures for tropical diseases. Extensively travelled over South America, Asia, Middle East and Europe. Set up a teahouse in 2008, which went on to become adjudged the best cafe in the UK. Importer/wholesaler/retailer of the finest teas from each origin. Supplying places of distinction across Europe. Talks on tea and the promotion of tea in the cafe sector.
I'm passionate about
Equality. Quality. Longevity. Justice. Understanding. Health.
An idea worth spreading
The West to look at the East as equals. The North to look at the South as brothers.
Areas of expertise
Brand building & management, hospitality, Pharmacy & Pharmaceuticals, Tea, Tea Industry, Wholesale & retail
The TED story
Initially a supplier of tea to TED, via Coffee Common at TEDGlobal 2011, and TED 2012. Now, at TEDGlobal 2012, Waterloo Tea will be serving as well as supplying the tea to the delegates. We aim for it to be a tea extravaganza, with the aim of embracing the variations and nuances of the Camellia Sinensis plant by the end of the week.
Things you might not know
Coming up with win-win solutions