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Education and connections often dictate the success of tech startups. Faiz-ul-Hassan’s story defies convention. The 27-year-old CEO and founding father of Wordsense has built a successful and progressive tech company. This achievement is much more impressive considering he grew up in a resource-scarce Pakistani village where the concept of computers was alien to many.
A Broken System Breeds Innovators
The tech industry thrives on innovation, but systemic barriers, from rigid educational structures to limited access to resources, prevent many vibrant minds from contributing. Hassan encountered these obstacles early on. The varsity system “didn’t work for me,” he states. That circumstance stifled his curiosity and practical problem-solving abilities. While most of his peers were constrained by traditional profession paths, Hassan’s fascination with technology blossomed through trial and error.
Armed with a secondhand computer, he learned to repair and program. These skills will soon make him a neighborhood prodigy. “I used to be the child they’d call to repair their computers and take away viruses from software,” he says. Nevertheless, Hassan’s ambitions stretch far beyond troubleshooting hardware in his village.
A Decade of Trial and Triumph
Between 2008 and 2013, Hassan faced what he calls his “rough patch.” Dropping out of formal education, he plunged into side hustles to remain afloat. Before the smartphone boom bought and sold cell phones. Moreover, he explored opportunities on platforms like Google AdSense. These ventures were laboratories where he learned business principles and tech skills that no classroom could teach.
“I learned the technical art of earning through Google which might later pay the best way for my company, Wordsense,” he says. By 2013, Hassan was able to channel these fragmented experiences into something larger and that’s when his company was born. Nevertheless, it reflects it was not a standard startup. As a substitute, it reflected his hybrid approach of merging grassroots resourcefulness with technology.
The Rise of Wordsense
Wordsense reflects Hassan’s philosophy that “opportunities don’t occur; you create them.” Although he began the corporate with a lean team, Hassan built it right into a powerhouse that generated revenue through digital services and expanded into multiple enterprises, including Infinity, Xify, and Amectix.
“Not sticking to 1 area of interest and gaining experience from multiple backgrounds proved extremely helpful,” he shares. This experience helped him think and work toward owning his own software-based company.
Resilience within the Face of Adversity
The COVID-19 pandemic dismantled much of what Hassan had built. In 2020, he was forced to shut down operations. Although this was a devastating blow after years of relentless effort, he used the setback as a pivot point.
He restructured Wordsense by doubling down on scalable solutions and emerged stronger than before. This resilience is rooted in what Hassan caused a “no victim mindset.” For him, failure isn’t a dead end but a stepping stone. “You’re at all times accountable for the alternatives you make,” he emphasizes.
Breaking the Mold
Hassan’s story is an invite to rethink what’s possible. It shows that success is commonly about perseverance, adaptability, and daring to interrupt the mold. “Given my background with no conventional education, I might have been easily defeated,” he says.
Faiz-ul-Hassan offers this recommendation for aspiring entrepreneurs: “Treat yourself well. Concentrate on your growth. The world will criticize, but your journey is yours alone.”
