Question 1

Who is Aafthab Ashraff?

Accepted Answer

Aafthab Ashraff is a Sri Lankan-British founder and engineer based in London. He builds technology businesses including Fyxit (a tradesperson marketplace), Arthur AI (an AI advisory platform), and Island Imports (a food import business). He also runs Meiyo Solutions, an independent consultancy for early-stage founders.

Question 2

What does Aafthab Ashraff do?

Accepted Answer

He builds businesses, writes software, and creates systems that make professional tools accessible to everyone. His current focus is Fyxit (connecting London homeowners with tradespeople) and Arthur AI (giving every founder access to specialist advisors through AI).

Question 3

What is Fyxit?

Accepted Answer

Fyxit is a London-based marketplace that connects homeowners with local tradespeople — electricians, plumbers, gas engineers, and general builders. It is free for both homeowners and tradespeople during its soft launch phase. Built by Meiyo Solutions Limited.

Question 4

What is Arthur AI or The Roundtable?

Accepted Answer

Arthur AI is The Roundtable — an AI advisory platform with 12 specialist advisors. Each advisor has deep knowledge in a specific domain: career, finance, legal, operations, marketing, wellbeing, productivity, people, strategy, sales, learning, and technology. Arthur acts as the front door, routing users to the right advisor for their situation.

Question 5

What is Meiyo Solutions?

Accepted Answer

Meiyo Solutions Limited is Aafthab's consultancy practice. It takes a stake in what it builds, providing strategy, technology, and operations support to early-stage founders and staying involved until the work is actually done.

Question 6

Where is Aafthab Ashraff based?

Accepted Answer

London, United Kingdom. He operates primarily across South London, with ventures serving all of London and beyond.

Question 7

What is Aafthab's educational background?

Accepted Answer

BEng Mechanical Engineering from Brunel University London (Distinction), and currently completing an MSc in Accounting and Finance at Birkbeck, University of London.

Question 8

How can I work with Aafthab or Meiyo Solutions?

Accepted Answer

Reach out through aafthab.com or contact aafthab@meiyo.co.uk. Meiyo Solutions works with early-stage founders on strategy, technology, and operations.

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