Inspirational Woman: Kelly Klein | Founder of Student@Home

Meet Kelly Klein, 33, JPMorgan banker and founder of UK business Student@Home; a new and innovative business that connects IT students with home computer users in need of technology support. The business aims to take two problems and turn them into solutions. It offers people affordable and reliable IT support in the comfort of their own home and at the same time proves employment to IT students who are  struggling for work experience the opportunity to gain employment.

M&C12,003_310Tell us about yourself, your background, and what you do currently? 

I loved my job, but I liked the idea of having complete control over my own destiny. Yet, I also wanted to do something good and know I’m helping others with my work.

I went to Durham University and graduated in 2002.  While at university, I set up a business organizing events. This business not only helped me pay my way through university, the experience also taught me many skills that I still use today at Student@Home. I have always been entrepreneurial, even as a child. I did not plan for this to happen, but I feel as though things do happen for a reason. You are drawn to the type of work that you enjoy and have the skills for, and I believe that is what happened to me. Prior to starting Student@Home, I worked in private banking at JP Morgan. I loved my job at JP Morgan, but I liked the idea of having complete control over my own destiny. Yet, I also wanted to do something good and know I’m helping others with my work.

When I saw this opportunity I knew I had to take it. Today, I have a hand in every aspect of Student@Home. I love being so involved with all of the student and clients that we work with. I love my business and my career, I can see the many different ways that Student@Home positively affects people’s lives.

Who has been your biggest inspiration?

My mother, she has always been a hard worker. She not only taught me that the amount of work that you put in is what you get out, she showed me. She was a great example growing up and I know I am where I am today because of her example.

When starting a business, it will take over your life it needs attention 24/7. Make sure that this is something that you are committed to and passionate about.

What would be your advice to others looking to start-up a social enterprise?

You should watch your spending carefully. Money doesn’t come easily, especially at the beginning days of a company. A lot of new businesses go under because they don’t have a steady cash flow and they just keep spending. You should worry less about small things, such as what size of office you wish to buy, and focus on building the company. You should also never be hesitant to ask for advice. It is so helpful to find a mentor.  And when starting a business, it will take over your life it needs attention 24/7. Make sure that this is something that you are committed to and passionate about.

What does the future hold for you? 

2014 sees the business expansion of Student@home. We want to continue to grow and expand the business, not just in London but across the UK, providing more employment opportunities to talented IT students, increased IT support to customers, and to others with little access to digital communications.

For more information about Student@Home:

Www.studentathome.co.uk

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 0844 880 2584

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentatHomeUK

Twitter: @studentathomeuk

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