Australia's Young Taj
An inventor, entrepreneur and educational pioneer, Taj Pabari is passionate about providing inspiration to all regardless of age to discover and embrace the world of entrepreneurship through technology and innovation. The world of business always captivated him. From selling items during his free time and lunch breaks at school, he made his official entrepreneurial debut at the age of eleven by founding his first business: an electronic blogging site for children. After publishing around 300 articles, the blog was sold, and subsequently he stepped into his next venture.
Just out of his teens, Taj Pabari of Indian descent was born in the UK but later migrated to Australia with his family. He is the co-founder of The ASE Group, a social enterprise that helps develop the life and entrepreneurial skills of Australians. One of Australia’s youngest and most successful social entrepreneurs, Taj Pabari is the CEO of The ASE Group. He is also the co-founder of Fiftysix Creations.
Taj Pabari's Early Days
Born in London, UK, Taj Pabari's family moved to Brisbane, Australia, when he was an infant. He studied at John Paul College. He was frequently suspended during school for his lack of interest in studies. However, his interest was in business, which prompted him to eventually start his first online business at the age of 10.
Taj launched Fiftysix Creations in 2014 by selling do-it-yourself electronic tablets for kids. In 2016, the firm began running digital literacy programs for indigenous students in Australia. Subsequently, Taj was appointed by Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk to the Queensland Plan Ambassadors Council in 2017 and the Premier's Anti-Cyberbullying Task Force.
In 2020, Taj co-founded The ASE Group. The organisation is engaged in education, entrepreneurship and employment programs with the Queensland Government and the Government of Australia.
Fiftysix Creations
Founded by Taj Pabari, Fiftysix Creations specialises in designing and delivering unique, interactive and educational events. Besides, it organizes custom workshops for all age groups in Australia. Since 2014, Fiftysix Creations has educated more than 51,000 young and older Australians. It had the privilege to organise and coordinate the Minister's Climate Challenge for the Queensland Government in partnership with the Australian School of Entrepreneurship. This statewide program featured esteemed US vice-president Al Gore. The team coordinated the educational program, orchestrated a VIP "meet and greet" for Queensland students.
Fiftysix Creations has empowered over 1000 seniors through the Senior Startup Programs. Combining private mentoring and small group workshops, the team equips individuals aged above 50 years with essential technology skills for personal business, boosting their confidence in the digital realm. The program's curriculum also includes vital education in business and financial literacy, thereby helping participants to consider starting their own business from home. By fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment, it is proud to celebrate the seniors' progress and achievements as they embrace new opportunities for growth.
The ASE Group
The ASE Group is a community-led and purpose-driven business, which delivers life skills education, entrepreneurship and employment programs to Australians. With the mission to equip every Australian, regardless of age, the skills, resources and mindset required to set up a business or seek employment.
The ASE Group, run by a panel of educators and professionals, is committed to driving innovation and positive transformation in education, entrepreneurship and employment. With a unique combination of extensive hands-on experience and business acumen, it brings a fresh and insightful perspective to industry challenges by understanding the issues affecting the Australian community. Taj created his business on the belief that children need to have an alternative way of learning. He recognised that as we enter the workforce of the future, the skills that will be useful are soft skills and people skills.
Taj has appeared in various television shows, including, The Today Show, CNBC, and the ABC. He was the speaker at two TEDx talks, as well as at the World Science Festival alongside Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt. Also, he was featured in The Australian, Channel Seven, Channel Nine, and Channel Ten. He was lauded for his exceptional work by the Prime Minister of Australia.
Awards And Recognitions
In 2014, Taj won The Australian Young Innovator of the Year Award, an award given to the most exciting innovator and emerging talent. In 2017, he bagged the Queensland Young Australian of the Year Award in Brisbane, Australia. In 2020, he was on the Courier Mail Logan 50 Most Influential People list. In 2021, he was listed in Asialink's the 40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians. In 2023, he was listed in the Courier Mail Top 30 Young Entrepreneurs Under 30 list.
Taj Pabari is also the author of the bestseller, Young, Dumb and Financially Independent: What School Didn't Teach You About Money. The book provides practical guidance on saving, investing and understanding the different aspects of tax and stock markets, empowering readers to take control of their finances. It was featured on ABC News Breakfast and The Australian.
(Photo: Courtesy The ASE Group)
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