<?php
/**
 * Title: About page
 * Slug: virza/about-page
 * Categories: virza_page
 * Description: Virza About Page - all sections combined.
 * Keywords: about, virza, page
 * Block Types: core/post-content
 * Post Types: page, wp_template
 */
?>
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<div class="wp-block-group alignwide" style="padding-top:100px;padding-bottom:40px"><!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":3} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><?php esc_html_e('About Us', 'virza');?></h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size" style="padding-top:10px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'a' HTML element, 2. is the end of a 'a' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$sHome%2$s >> About', 'virza' ), '<a href="' . esc_url( home_url( '/' ) ) . '">', '</a>' ); ?></p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><?php esc_html_e('Powering the Future of IT: A Unified Ecosystem for Global Business Growth', 'virza');?></h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-center has-small-font-size"><?php esc_html_e('We are not just an IT company; we are a next-generation ecosystem built on a singular vision: to provide a single, reliable, and powerful source for every digital need. The Power Peoples transforms fragmented IT services into a unified powerhouse.', 'virza');?></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border"><img src="<?php echo esc_url( get_template_directory_uri() ); ?>/assets/images/team.jpeg" alt="" class="" style="border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px"/></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center" style="flex-basis:50%"><!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"left","level":3,"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"22px"},"spacing":{"padding":{"top":"20px","bottom":"20px"}}}} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left" style="padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;font-size:22px"><?php esc_html_e('From a Fragmented Market to a Unified Powerhouse', 'virza');?></h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-left has-small-font-size" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;line-height:1.9"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( 'The Power Peoples was born from a powerful global vision held by our founder, %1$sMd. Monir Hossain%2$s and co-founder %3$sMd. Mamun Kabir%4$s. With a deep-rooted passion for technology, they observed that businesses—both small and large—struggled to find a single, trusted partner for all their digital needs. They were forced to navigate a fragmented market, juggling multiple agencies for software development, SEO, web design, and lead generation.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '</strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left has-small-font-size" style="line-height:1.9"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( 'With this challenge in mind, %1$sMonir Hossain%2$s founded The Power Peoples—a parent company designed to unite highly specialized IT brands under one strategic umbrella. During that foundation period another co-founder %3$sMamun Kabir %4$sjoined. Our journey is a testament to what is possible when technical excellence meets unwavering ambition. We are here to build, innovate, and lead the charge in powering the future of IT.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '</strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></p>
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<div class="wp-block-group" style="padding-top:40px"><!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"center","level":3,"fontSize":"large"} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size"><?php esc_html_e('Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values', 'virza');?></h3>
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<div class="wp-block-column has-background" style="border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;background-color:#5731ed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--outlined)"><!-- wp:heading {"level":4,"style":{"elements":{"link":{"color":{"text":"var:preset|color|base"}}}},"textColor":"base","fontSize":"large"} -->
<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size"><?php esc_html_e('Our Vision', 'virza');?></h4>
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<p class="has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size" style="padding-top:16px"><?php esc_html_e('To become the world’s most trusted IT ecosystem, delivering full-cycle digital solutions that empower global talent and transform business potential into reality.', 'virza');?></p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size"><?php esc_html_e('Our Mission', 'virza');?></h4>
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<p class="has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size" style="padding-top:16px"><?php esc_html_e('To solve complex IT problems from idea to execution, create a global employment model for thousands of tech professionals, and drive digital transformation in the USA, Canada, and Australia with scalable, secure, and innovative services.', 'virza');?></p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" style="padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:10px"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$sOur Core Values%2$s', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></h4>
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<li style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-size:16px"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$s%2$sInnovation:%3$s%4$s Staying ahead with new technologies, AI, and automation.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></li>
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<li style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-size:16px"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 5. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 6. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$s%2$s%3$sIntegrity:%4$s%5$s%6$s Delivering transparent, honest, and client-first solutions.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '<strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></li>
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<li style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-size:16px"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 5. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 6. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$s%2$s%3$sScalability%4$s:%5$s%6$s Providing solutions that grow with our clients’ needs.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '<strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></li>
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<li style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-size:16px"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 5. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 6. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$s%2$s%3$sEmpowerment%4$s:%5$s%6$s Creating jobs, building talent, and supporting personal growth.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '<strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></li>
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<li style="padding-top:5px;padding-bottom:5px;font-size:16px"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 3. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 4. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 5. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 6. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 7. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element, 8. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( '%1$s%2$s%3$s%4$sExcellence%5$s%6$s:%7$s%8$s Never compromising on quality or user experience.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '<strong>', '<strong>', '<strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></li>
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<div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center" style="flex-basis:70%"><!-- wp:heading {"textAlign":"left","level":3,"className":"virza-t-center-m","fontSize":"large"} -->
<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left virza-t-center-m has-large-font-size"><?php esc_html_e('Meet Our Another Visionary Founder', 'virza');?></h3>
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<p class="has-text-align-left virza-p-center-c has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size" style="color:#364153;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)"><?php /* Translators: 1. is the start of a 'strong' HTML element, 2. is the end of a 'strong' HTML element */ 
echo sprintf( esc_html__( 'Tanvir %1$sMd. Al Amin%2$s is the Founder of The Power Peoples and a technology leader known for driving digital transformation across global businesses. With extensive experience in software development, automation, data analytics, BI reporting, and enterprise IT consulting, Mamun brings a strategic blend of technical expertise and business vision to the organization.', 'virza' ), '<strong>', '</strong>' ); ?></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left virza-p-center-c has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size" style="color:#364153;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)"><?php esc_html_e('Over the years, he has built and led multiple IT companies, delivering high-impact solutions for clients in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. His work in developing automated workflows, intelligent decision systems, and performance-focused digital infrastructures shaped his mission: to create a unified ecosystem where businesses can access all essential IT services under one trusted brand.', 'virza');?></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left virza-p-center-c has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size" style="color:#364153;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)"><?php esc_html_e('At The Power Peoples, Mamun focuses on innovation, quality, and measurable results. His leadership inspires teams across all six sister companies to build smarter, scalable, and future-ready solutions that empower organizations to grow and compete globally.', 'virza');?></p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img src="<?php echo esc_url( get_template_directory_uri() ); ?>/assets/images/team.jpeg" alt="<?php esc_attr_e( 'Team member', 'virza' ); ?>" class=""/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><?php esc_html_e( 'Founder', 'virza' ); ?></figcaption></figure>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center"><?php esc_html_e('Ready to Power Your Business Growth?', 'virza');?></h2>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><?php esc_html_e('Discover how our unified ecosystem can provide the specialized expertise you need and the seamless integration you’ve always wanted. Let’s build the future together.', 'virza');?></p>
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<div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button" href="<?php echo esc_url( home_url( '/contact' ) ); ?>" style="border-top-left-radius:12px;border-top-right-radius:12px;border-bottom-left-radius:12px;border-bottom-right-radius:12px;background-color:#0c5497"><?php esc_html_e('Partner With Us', 'virza');?></a></div>
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