Founder's Story
Shanjidul Alam Seban Shaan — Innovator, Social Entrepreneur & Digital Strategist
From a Beach Cleanup to a Movement
Shanjidul Alam’s journey into social impact began in 2010, when he joined a coastal cleanup initiative alongside more than 300 young volunteers. While some cleaned the shoreline, others engaged passersby and distributed leaflets to raise awareness. It was here that Shanjidul had his first critical insight: awareness alone is not enough. When leaflets were discarded and conversations went unheard, he recognized the need for something far more lasting — a solution that people could not simply throw away.
A Spark of Innovation
That conviction was rooted in a curiosity that had defined him since childhood. At just 13 years old, in 2005, Shanjidul built his first charge-lamp from basic materials — a small but telling sign of the inventor he would become.
Nearly a decade later, in 2014, he came across a video documenting a simple yet powerful concept: lights built from water-filled bottles. Inspired, he ran his first experiment in a nearby home — and it worked. The implications were immediate and profound. For the millions living in rural and off-grid communities without access to electricity, this technology represented a genuine lifeline.
That experiment became the foundation of an organization dedicated to scaling the technology and bringing sustainable light to thousands of underserved households across Bangladesh.
Building a Career at the Intersection of Technology and Business
Shanjidul holds a BSc in Information Technology and has been working in the technology sector since his mid-teens. At 18, he entered the world of digital freelancing, serving international clients across graphic design, web design, and digital marketing. He later earned a certification as an e-commerce consultant from a Paris-based firm.
He went on to found DoubleZero Digital, a Hong Kong-based international digital business consulting firm, where he serves as Director and Chief Consultant — bringing together his technical expertise and entrepreneurial vision to serve clients across global markets.
A Portfolio of Social Good
Shanjidul’s work sits at the intersection of innovation and human impact. Beyond his core organization, he has developed a growing portfolio of purpose-driven ventures:
- ConnectBlood — A Facebook Messenger-based platform that connects patients with compatible blood donors within minutes, using a fully automated, bot-driven system.
- ExperienceHajj — A virtual reality application that allows users to experience the sacred Hajj pilgrimage digitally, with a forthcoming version set to include immersive virtual training.
- Portraitr — An on-demand e-commerce platform connecting Bangladeshi portrait artists with buyers in international markets. At full scale, the platform is projected to create opportunities for over 1,000 local painters while generating foreign exchange income for the country.
He also runs several e-commerce ventures, reinvesting proceeds to support and mentor small entrepreneurs in growing their businesses.
InnovCampus — A Hub for the Next Generation of Innovators
To bring all of these initiatives under one roof — and to inspire others to build their own — Shanjidul founded InnovCampus, an innovation platform designed to connect and empower young, forward-thinking minds across Bangladesh. InnovCampus serves as a launchpad where collaborative ideas can take shape, and where the next generation of social innovators can find community, mentorship, and momentum.
Shanjidul Alam continues to demonstrate that technology, when guided by purpose, can be one of the most powerful forces for change.