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Living the American Dream Frank Islam
India Post News Service
Life of the American Dream Frank Islam
Sunday, 13/07/2008, 10:48 pm (GMT-7)
VIRGINIA: Frank Islam is a name synonymous with the American dream. A native Aligarh, India, Islam was not exactly born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
But in 1994 when it bought QSS, a support organization services in information technology and aerospace engineering, by a "small amount of money," he quickly established a growth of incredible 55,000 percent, QSS was the largest individual property in the United States of America.
After selling his company January 2008, the former presidential candidate Ross Perot at a whopping $ 300 million, Islam a student proud of the Aligarh Muslim University is busy with his new company, FII investment and an imaging center in Orlando who bought a 164-section CT. To get an idea of the world of Frank Islam, India Post decided to talk to him in his luxurious office in the business area of upscale Tysons Corner in Virginia.
IP: How would you describe yourself?
FI: There's an old proverb: "I am like a wave, I was just there while I go forward." That sums it up – I am a man who likes to always move forward, either through continuing my education, impacting the world around me through philanthropy, or as a business, trying to push the envelope of achievement. I would describe my approach to any initiative as one of "cautious pragmatism." It is important for me to choose the things that have an impact.
IP: What specific goals you set for your occupation and life?
FI: In all things, my main goal is to be happy. I think if we lose focus on what happiness really is important – - then what's the point? But I understand the pursuit of happiness is not always easy, but a choice that requires effort and the recognition is not always an end, but often on the trip.
In Specifically, I would say that I have always wanted to create a great company where people feel proud to work, and if you made money, even better. I also always I wanted to help people who do not have the same opportunities I have. And I wanted to learn as much as possible about everything.
IP: What does it take to succeed in this career?
FI: I have tried to summarize what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in the technology sector on a track that I'm preparing named "ICT Business Executives Guide." In that, I mean what kind of planning that has what to do, how to go about marketing and positioning itself to customers.
In the middle of all this is common sense – the need to find in the market, develop a solution, and deliver effectively and efficiently. Ultimately, everything is reduced to provide value to your customer. And of course, make mistakes and learn of them. In general, the same things that are necessary to succeed in any career – hard work, perseverance and focus.
IP: How do you evaluate success?
FI: Everyone has a different definition of success. The success for me is the achievement of the goals I set, enjoying what I do and learn from the experience. It is largely an individual phenomenon. I think the common denominator among people Success, however, is that they think in terms of "me, me, I am" instead of "would have, could have, should have, and will not."
IP: What is in prospect for the future?
FI: I plan to promote Investment FI Group to become a World class company financial investment. We will be making direct investments, as well as the formation of debt, equity and funds coverage with like-minded investors that will leverage my internally generated cash, as well as my experiences in business.
My plan is to return the world through my foundation and a charitable organization, as well as participating in numerous civic and community organizations. Hopefully, through all these efforts, I will have an opportunity to continue learning, enjoy myself and make an impact. And above all, I have the intention to have fun and enjoy life with my wife.
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