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Karachi’s most exclusive trainer shares his entrepreneurship journey

Not too long ago, Karachi resident and fitness entrepreneur, Usman Samir, was struggling to find direction in his career. Due to a falling out with his father, he was forced to carve out his own path at a young age. A college drop out, Usman tried his hand  His passion for fitness and appreciation for … Continue reading “Karachi’s most exclusive trainer shares his entrepreneurship journey”

Building a tech company in Pakistan with CEO Creative Chaos, Shakir Husain

  Back in 2000, when Shakir Husain started Creative Chaos Software Services, people told him digital was a passing “fad” and that it may work elsewhere, but not in Pakistan. Eighteen years later, Creative Chaos has survived – and survived rather well – as it maintains its place among the most successful technology companies in … Continue reading “Building a tech company in Pakistan with CEO Creative Chaos, Shakir Husain”

Meet the young startup founders at Lahore’s National Incubation Centre

  Ahmed Pervaiz started working at age 13. School wasn’t his favourite place and his mind was always busy with entrepreneurial ideas. His interest in information technology led him to start developing websites as a teenager and he soon realized that if he makes websites for other individuals and organisations he can also earn money … Continue reading “Meet the young startup founders at Lahore’s National Incubation Centre”

The birth of Pakistan’s first PC brand, INBOX

  An idea to introduce a reliable brand of locally-assembled computers that was floated one evening between three friends, was executed within six months with the creation of Inbox Business Technologies in February 2002. Mir Nasir, the current CEO of Inbox, was one of the three founders when the company was set up over 15 … Continue reading “The birth of Pakistan’s first PC brand, INBOX”

Here’s how to pitch your startup to investors

  When pitching your startup idea to a potential investor or someone in a position to help, these few moments could be the make of break moment for your venture. Don’t take them lightly. For impact, prepare an effective “elevator pitch” that is clear and concise. Watch this video for tips on how to perfect … Continue reading “Here’s how to pitch your startup to investors”

Startup ecosystems: What Pakistan needs to thrive

In the world of Startups, Silicon Valley is the master of the game having invented products like Apple and Facebook. But far away from San Francisco, the startup bug has not only bitten but also settled in Asia. In the last decade, China has invested over $338 billion in local startups, with over $54 billion … Continue reading “Startup ecosystems: What Pakistan needs to thrive”

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