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| 16 Oct 2025 | |
| Written by ToucanTech Support | |
| Notable Skinners' |
Solomon Akhtar, born on 18 February 1991 in Kent, is a British entrepreneur and reality television personality. He attended The Skinners' School in Royal Tunbridge Wells before pursuing a degree in Geography at the University of Exeter, from which he graduated in 2013. During his university years, Akhtar demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, founding SunBurnt Events and later Socialbear (formerly Instabear), a company that prints Instagram photos at events. His innovative approach earned him recognition, including the Best Graduate Start-up award from SETsquared in 2014.
Akhtar gained national attention in 2014 as a contestant on the tenth series of BBC's The Apprentice, where he reached the top five. Despite being eliminated for a vague business proposal, his charisma and creativity left a lasting impression. He continued to grow his business ventures, expanding Socialbear internationally and investing in new social media technologies for live events. Now based in London, Solomon Akhtar remains an influential figure in the UK startup scene, known for his dynamic ideas and media presence.
