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SUMMARY:User Feedback: Iterate & Improve Your Fintech Solution
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop the ability to prioritize and implement user feedback to improve your Fintech solution effectively.\nGain a strong foundation for adopting a user-centric approach throughout the development process.\n\nTrainer:\nHe is currently the Head of Finance at TPL Development\, where he oversees financial strategy\, planning\, and operations. With a strong background in financial management\, he previously served as CFO at Neem Financials\, driving key initiatives in financial growth and sustainability. His expertise spans across corporate finance\, risk management\, and strategic planning\, contributing to the success of the organizations he has been a part of. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/user-feedback-iterate-improve-your-fintech-solution/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:FinTech Track,NIC Karachi
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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SUMMARY:Startup Business Models and Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a detailed revenue model outline\, including pricing strategy and financial forecast for their business.\nParticipate in a case study analysis\, dissecting the revenue model and pricing strategy of a successful company in their industry.\nProduct Pricing Strategies for Founders\n\nTrainer:\nPassionate and goal oriented marketing and communications professional with over sixteen years of experience. Demonstrated track record of developing and leading cross-functional teams\, identifying business potentials\, driving revenue growth and profitability. Ability to anticipate changes in the environment and to accommodate on strategic and tactical levels. Consulted with clients across industry categories such as CPG\, Finance\, Airline & Consumer Appliances\, and Cellular Phones – and convinced them to shift spend from offline to online. Have extensive experience in CPG categories ranging from tobacco to pharmaceuticals on one hand to low-involvement electronics and beauty products. Tracking and creating opportunities for business diversification. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/startup-business-models-and-pricing/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:NIC Karachi,Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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SUMMARY:E-Commerce for Scalability
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nSet up payment gateways\, explore logistics\, and use analytics tools.\n\nTrainer:\nWith over 11 years of experience in the e-commerce industry\, I have a proven track record of delivering results\, driving innovation\, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Currently\, I oversee the end-to-end online business management for one of the leading fashion brands in Pakistan. \nI am passionate about creating engaging and memorable online shopping experiences for customers\, leveraging my skills in web content\, new media\, digital marketing\, and tech innovation. I have successfully led the 360 revamp of the e-business for Bonanza Satrangi and Alkaram Studio\, including platform migration from Magento 2.3 to Shopify\, OMS and CRM deployment\, omni-channel and multi-warehousing model expansion\, and human capital development. I have also introduced industry-first features such as shoppable lookbook\, AR for beauty\, and gamification for the fragrance category\, resulting in 120% growth from last year on the net and GP targets\, while maintaining return and cancellation rates under 10%. \nIn addition to my role as the Head of E-commerce\, I also serve as a Corporate Advisory Board Member and a Visiting Faculty at SZABIST\, where I share my expertise and insights with the community. I hold a Masters of Advertising degree from SZABIST\, and I have been honored as one of the Top 20 Influential Pakistani Women on LinkedIn and as One under 30 by Branding in Asia. I am motivated by the vision of transforming the e-commerce landscape in Pakistan and empowering women in the tech sector. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/e-commerce-for-scalability/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:NIC Karachi,Women Startup Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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SUMMARY:FinTech Compliance: Legal & Regulatory Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nGain an initial awareness of the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding Fintech startups.\nIdentify potential compliance risks associated with your specific Fintech idea.\nDevelop an understanding of the resources available to support compliance efforts within your startup.\n\nTrainer:\nMutaher Khan is a seasoned expert in mapping Pakistan’s startup ecosystem\, financial data\, and SaaS landscape. With a deep understanding of emerging markets\, he leads efforts in consolidating complex information and transforming it into meaningful insights. As a key figure in the data and media industry\, Mutaher specializes in analyzing market trends\, investment patterns\, and entrepreneurial developments\, making critical data accessible to businesses\, investors\, and policymakers. His expertise in storytelling and research-driven narratives has positioned him as a thought leader\, shaping conversations around Pakistan’s evolving digital and financial landscape. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/fintech-compliance-legal-regulatory-essentials/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:FinTech Track,NIC Karachi
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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SUMMARY:Growth Hacking for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a basic growth hacking plan for their business\, identifying key channels\, tactics\, and metrics to track progress.\nParticipate in a brainstorming session to identify creative growth hacking ideas for different business scenarios.\n\nTrainer:\nGrowth-oriented marketing leader with a passion for building brands and driving revenue. Proven track record in scaling startups (2x co-founder) and leading high-performing teams across diverse industries – FMCG\, advertising\, publishing\, tech\, and SaaS. Expertise spans full marketing spectrum: brand strategy\, growth hacking\, product marketing\, demand generation\, and digital/performance marketing. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/growth-hacking-for-startups/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:NIC Karachi,Primary Track
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:National Incubation Center Karachi in collaboration with LotusPR is hosting an exclusive Fireside Chat on Innovation in the Healthcare Industry & the Future of Self-Care\, featuring Farhan M. Haroon\, CEO & Executive Director of Haleon Pakistan. \nWith a decade of leadership in healthcare and consumer goods\, Farhan brings invaluable insights into scientifically proven healthcare solutions\, the evolving self-care landscape and how innovation is shaping the industry. Under his leadership\, #HaleonPakistan\, home to household names like #Panadol\, #Sensodyne and #CaC-1000 Plus\, has been driving consumer-centric innovation\, earning accolades like the #PESA2024ExportAward. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/fireside-chat/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:NIC Karachi
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SUMMARY:Scaling E-Services based startups
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nUnderstanding the process of business development\, bidding\, sales and customer success in gig based portals.\n\nTrainer:\nFaiza Yousuf is a seasoned Product and Program Leader and serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience building tech products\, leading teams\, and driving innovation. Her expertise lies in product lifecycle management\, agile methodologies\, and aligning user experiences with strategic business goals. Faiza operates a global consulting practice with clients like TestGorilla\, Chegg Skills\, and SkillSoft. She is also recognized as an Upwork Expert-Vetted freelancer\, ranking in the top 1%. \nFaiza is the founder of WomenInTechPK\, Pakistan’s largest community for women in technology\, boasting over 10\,000 members and 100+ global partners. She co-founded CodeGirls\, a free coding boot camp that has trained more than 800 women\, achieving a 65% placement rate. Additionally\, she co-founded CaterpillHERs\, an entrepreneurship and career accelerator that has supported 100+ startups\, facilitated 200+ career advancements\, and partnered with 60+ organizations worldwide. CaterpillHERs also launched koi.work\, an HR-tech platform for hiring and managing tech talent. \nAn international speaker and advocate for community building\, Faiza serves as an ambassador for CryptoChicks\, an initiative empowering women in blockchain and AI. Her work has garnered recognition from prestigious organizations such as Google\, the White House\, the United States Institute of Peace\, Visa Foundation\, IREX\, USAID\, EQUALS Global Partnership\, inDrive\, and UNDP. \nFaiza is an IVLP Fellow\, a World Bank’s WomenX Pakistan program graduate at IBA\, and an alumna of the Aga Khan University Women’s Leadership Academy (AKU-WLA). She holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer and Information Technology from NED University\, along with a range of professional certifications. As a mentor to early-stage tech founders and a lecturer at local universities\, she actively contributes to the growth of the tech ecosystem. \nHer unwavering commitment to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in technology continues to create opportunities for women and underserved communities globally. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/scaling-e-services-based-startups/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:NIC Karachi,Women Startup Track
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SUMMARY:Collaboration with Industry Partners: Building strategic partnerships for product development
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with collaboration in the industrial automation space.\nDevelop the ability to identify and evaluate potential industry partners that can contribute valuable resources and expertise.\nBegin to develop your skills in negotiation\, communication\, and relationship building for establishing successful partnerships.\n\nTrainer:\nSeasoned engineering and technology leader with 22+ years at General Motors\, specializing in fuel cell systems\, hybrid/electric vehicle drive units\, and advanced propulsion technologies. Held key roles including Technology Collaboration Manager and Assistant Chief Engineer\, driving innovation in sustainable mobility through strategic partnerships\, program management\, and engineering leadership across global teams in the U.S. and Europe. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/collaboration-with-industry-partners/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Industrial Automation,NIC Karachi
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SUMMARY:Financial Model Development
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nThis session introduces participants to the fundamentals of financial planning for startups\, including financial statements\, budgeting\, forecasting\, and funding options.\n\nTrainer:\nA certified finance professional with more than 8 years of experience in retail & commercial banking\, planning & analysis\, investments\, startup consultancy etc. Proven track record in credit assessment\, initiation & management. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/financial-model-development/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:NIC Karachi,Primary Track
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UID:11659-1740063600-1740070800@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Business Continuity Planning: Strategies for ensuring cybersecurity resilience
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nStartups gain the knowledge and tools to create a solid BCP\, enhancing their ability to recover from cyberattacks and other unforeseen events.\nParticipants understand the importance of risk mitigation and proactive planning for maintaining business continuity.\nDevelopment of a more resilient and secure business environment for long-term success.\n\nTrainer:\nAs a seasoned expert in IT Governance\, Risk\, and Compliance (GRC)\, I specialize in aligning technology with business objectives to drive operational excellence\, enhance cybersecurity resilience\, and ensure adherence to global standards. With over 11 years of progressive leadership\, I’ve successfully developed and implemented end-to-end IT governance frameworks\, risk management policies\, and cultural transformations that empower organizations to thrive in an evolving digital landscape. \nI lead with a collaborative and strategic mindset\, mentoring teams passionate about governance\, cybersecurity\, and risk management to achieve measurable results. My track record includes development and implementing ISO 27001\, PCI DSS\, and CMMI frameworks\, SBP ETGRMF driving profitability insights\, and enhancing enterprise-wide alignment of IT and business goals. \nCore Competencies:\nGovernance: People\, Processes\, and Technology\nPolicy & Process Engineering\nStandads and Regulations implementation and governance\nRisk and Data Governance\nIT/IS Audit & Quality Management\nProject Leadership (Agile & Classic)\nCybersecurity Strategy & Governance \nCertified and experties in COBIT\, PCI DSS\, CISM\, CISA\, CRISC\, ISO 27001\, GDPR\, SBP regulations and more\, I am committed to fostering innovation\, compliance\, and robust risk management strategies to support organizational growth in a competitive\, technology-driven world. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/business-continuity-planning-strategies-for-ensuring-cybersecurity-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Security Track,NIC Karachi
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