Industry Analysis: Understanding challenges and opportunities in the industrial sector

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future direction of the industrial sector relevant to your startup. Identify potential target markets and assess the feasibility of your automation solution within the competitive landscape. Begin to develop a foundational understanding of industry-specific considerations for your startup's business plan. Trainer: Ms. Maheen Salman brings […]

Industry Analysis: Understanding challenges and opportunities in the industrial sector

Outcome: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future direction of the industrial sector relevant to your startup. Identify potential target markets and assess the feasibility of your automation solution within the competitive landscape. Begin to develop a foundational understanding of industry-specific considerations for your startup's business plan. Trainer: Cybersecurity leader with 19+ […]

Growth Hacking for Startups

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future direction of the industrial sector relevant to your startup. Identify potential target markets and assess the feasibility of your automation solution within the competitive landscape. Begin to develop a foundational understanding of industry-specific considerations for your startup's business plan. Trainer: Marketing professional with 10+ […]

Theme: “You Don’t Have to Do It Alone”

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Stakeholder ecosystem map (who to engage and why) Personal leadership action plan (next 90 days) Partnership outreach list or LoIs in progress Trainer: Worked with Fortune 500 companies 18+ Years experience in Digital Strategy, C-Level and Remote Work Top 1% Remote Talent Globally Multi-Awards Winner in Marketing, Innovation and Sustainability 2024, 2025 Sarah is […]

Sales Funneling – How to Acquire Initial Customers

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Develop a basic sales plan outlining target audience, prospecting strategies, and key metrics to track progress. Conduct role-playing exercises to practice sales conversations and refine communication techniques. Trainer: Arif Lakhani is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of global experience in finance, tech, hospitality, and entertainment. He began his journey with ELECTRO in […]

Legal & Compliance

Outcome: DResearch and complete a preliminary legal checklist outlining key legal considerations for their specific business idea. Participate in a case study analysis, examining a legal challenge faced by a startup and discussing potential solutions. Founders’ Agreements & Roles: Understand the importance of founders’ agreements. Trainer: Raheel Samsam Ali Khan is a seasoned legal professional […]

Emerging Technologies in Industrial Automation

Outcome: A brief summary of key emerging technologies (e.g. IoT, AI, robotics) relevant to the startup’s product. A table mapping each technology to a specific use case within the startup's solution. A one-slide visual or infographic showcasing how the selected technologies will enhance operations or productivity. Trainer: Dynamic and results-driven Director of Technology with over […]

Technology Stack Selection: Choosing appropriate technologies for FinTech solutions

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: A short note on why certain technologies (like programming languages, databases, etc.) were chosen. A basic comparison of different options (like one table or slide) showing pros and cons. Use-Case Mapping: Short summary showing how the selected stack supports the startup’s core product features. Trainer: Experienced Information Security and Technology professional with a Master's […]

Financial Model Development

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: This session introduces participants to the fundamentals of financial planning for startups, including financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and funding options. Trainer: Ali Akbar Abdullah Hands on experience in Financial Accounting, Corporate Affairs, company's floatation, Taxation and Merger & Acquisition stretched over a period in excess of twenty years encompassing both with multinational and entrepreneur […]

MVP Development Product Development, Iterating and Pivoting

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Develop a productive/service one-pager outlining key features, benefits, and target audience. Conduct a collaborative product/service brainstorming session to identify new features and improvements. Develop a basic prototype of their product or service using low-fidelity or rapid prototyping techniques. Conduct user testing sessions and analyze the collected feedback to identify key learnings and iterate on […]

Fundraising as a Woman Founder: Breaking the Bias, Owning the Ask

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Madlib Pitch or Gaddie Pitch One-pager or fundraising teaser deck Funding readiness checklist (traction, KPIs, data room items) Trainer: Kashaf J. is an accomplished investment and strategy professional with over a decade of experience spanning venture capital, fundraising, program leadership, and entrepreneurship. She currently serves as Vice President – Investments & Monitoring at Fatima […]

Crafting Powerful Pitches: The Art of Storytelling

NIC Karachi , Pakistan

Outcome: Corporate communication for startups This topic focuses on startups learning how to create impactful and engaging pitches by incorporating emotions, humor, and storytelling while mastering the essentials of pitching Trainer: From technology to project management to entrepreneurship, I've come a long way to discover that diversity in your skillset only evolves you as a […]