Umar Akhter is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Koskii. It is an Apparel and Fashion brand. which provides designer clothing for clients. He is from Bangalore, India.
KOSKII:- https://www.koskii.com/
EDUCATION
Umar Akhter earned his Master's in Commerce from Bangalore University.
HONORS
- He also featured in many entrepreneurship magazine's articles
ENTREPRENEURIAL STORY
Many people thinking about why he choose this name for his brand? Its meaning is 'Girl' in the Nawayati language of seacoast Karnataka, is a label that traces its root back to the retail tradition that is over a hundred years old.
Umar was only 16-years-old when hard times fell upon his father, Saifullah Akhter, a Bengaluru-based distributor, who would buy sarees from manufactures to sell to retailers.
They used to live in a tiny home and their father used to do business from home as they had no shop. He remembers after coming back from school, He used to go to the market with his father on the back of his scooter, carrying a big box of sarees.
In 1991, at the age of 16, Umar began his entrepreneurial journey. He continued studying but did not attend school regularly and just went to give exams. As he was the only person responsible for the operations of the business, he had to travel across the nation to gain saree stock.
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when they rented the shop, they retained its old name "Mina Bazaar". The journey started really slow but in a few months, they started making Rs.1000 daily, which helped his family make ends meet.
Currently, This startup collection includes heavy bridal lehengas, traditional salwar, sarees, elegant gowns, formal parties, and festive wear that are perfect for every special occasion in your life. Koskii brand aims to give you exactly what you want even if it may not always be available in the store.
Celebrate Koskii, Celebrate Yourself.
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