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SUMMARY:Theme: “Own Your Narrative\, Lead with Purpose.
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \nFounder Identity\, Leadership & Personal Branding:\n \n\nFounder identity: owning your voice as a woman leader\n\nNavigating gender biases in entrepreneurship\n\nLeveraging your story for media\, investor\, and customer engagement\n\nTrainer:\nI am a versatile professional with 18 years of experience spanning product management\, marketing strategy\, business development\, and learning & development. I specialize in driving business growth through data-driven insights\, digital transformation\, and stakeholder engagement. My background includes leading cross-functional teams\, streamlining business processes\, and developing innovative strategies that align with organizational goals. \nI have a proven track record in crafting and executing targeted marketing campaigns\, launching new products\, and managing sales funnels to maximize impact. My ability to harness cutting-edge digital tools\, including AI\, enables me to optimize marketing efforts\, enhance product development\, and deliver measurable outcomes. \nWith a passion for learning and development\, I have also designed and implemented training programs that foster skill-building and team development. I bring a holistic approach to product management\, marketing\, and L&D\, ensuring strategies are customer-focused and drive continuous improvement. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/theme-own-your-narrative-lead-with-purpose/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Women Startup Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250530T180000
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SUMMARY:Branding and Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a clear understanding of how branding and storytelling can be leveraged to achieve your startup’s goals.\n\nCreate a strong brand identity that differentiates your startup from competitors.\n\nCraft a compelling brand story that resonates with your target audience and effectively communicates your value proposition.\n\nDevelop the skills to utilize storytelling effectively across various communication channels to engage your audience and build brand loyalty.\n\nGain the confidence to present your startup and its vision in a clear\, concise\, and impactful way.\n\nTrainer:\nSadaf Mahmood is a social entrepreneur\, communications specialist\, strategist\, writer and editor. Currently she is the Director of Xiphios Global Private Limited\, a UK-based consultancy and impact audit firm that works on merging ideas\, methodologies\, and frameworks across various countries and sectors for social change. \nPrior to this\, she was the Chief Operating Officer at Nutshell Communications\, a sister concern of Nutshell Group. She also served as Head of Strategy & Partnerships for Programs and World Culture Summit at the Arts Council of Pakistan. Previously\, she has been a Partner and Lead Strategist at SEED Ventures – an investment firm and a Social Entrepreneurship & Equity Development organization\, and has worked extensively with MSMEs\, startups and social enterprises. \nSadaf was the Country Program Manager for Enterprise Challenge Pakistan – a Prince’s Trust Initiative. She brought Social Enterprise Academy to Pakistan with SEA International and launched the Scottish Government Fund ‘Impact Link’ for social enterprises. She was the Founder of Reimagining Karachi\, a social enterprise for heritage preservation. \nSadaf is also a Writer and Editor\, currently in the process of finishing the first draft of a business management book for a client and embarking upon producing another manuscript on investment and financial market. \nShe has appeared weekly on FM 107\, and periodically on other radio and television channels to talk about entrepreneurship\, culture\, heritage\, social and environmental issues\, and women empowerment. \nSadaf is the recipient of a Fellowship\, How Women Lead’s ‘Women Leaders for the World’ program\, a transformational leadership program to propel disrupters and changemakers forward. She was also one of the 15 global women business leaders selected by the US State Department for IVLP – International Visitor Leadership Program in 2014. \nSadaf was appointed Board Member and Treasurer for I AM KARACHI\, a city-wide social cultural movement to bring civil society together and was also on the Advisory Board of Frontier Innovators\, an initiative of the Australian Government for innovative businesses in the Asia-Pacific. \nShe is an alumna of SEALA – Southeast Asia Leadership Academy\, a sister concern of SIBF – Society of International Business Fellows\, a US based think tank; and was later a facilitator at the 2015 SEALA program. She was also part of the special delegation headed by Governor Sind\, to the United States for Pakistan Investment Conference 2019 by JS Global to put Pakistan on the global investors’ radar. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/branding-and-storytelling/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T170000
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CREATED:20250516T055159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T055159Z
UID:12753-1747839600-1747846800@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Technologies: Trends\, emerging technologies\, and potential disruptions
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving Fintech landscape and its potential to disrupt financial services.\n\nIdentify emerging technologies with the potential to enhance your Fintech startup idea.\n\nDevelop an initial understanding of how Fintech can disrupt specific areas of finance relevant to your idea.\n\nTrainer:\nShah Aun is an early-age entrepreneur\, startup founder\, and social worker with over nine years of corporate leadership experience. He has a diverse background in setting up and re-aligning businesses across multiple sectors\, with a strong focus on business strategy\, growth\, and data-driven decision-making. Shah has held key leadership roles including Co-founder of Swich\, a payments fintech startup; Business Unit Head at Abhi\, one of Pakistan’s leading fintech startups; Head of Regional Operations at Airlift\, the country’s highest-funded q-commerce startup; and Interim COO roles at both Gerry’s International (Airline Division) and Gerry’s Information Technology. He also served as General Manager and board advisor at Gerry’s Group. Known for his high cultural intelligence and exceptional ability to turn around unprofitable operations\, Shah has consistently delivered results by leveraging stakeholder management\, team leadership\, strategic remodeling\, digital transformation\, and effective risk management. Passionate about reshaping the future of payments in Pakistan\, he continues to strive for innovation and impact through every endeavor. \n \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/understanding-financial-technologies-trends-emerging-technologies-and-potential-disruptions/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:FinTech Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T170000
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CREATED:20250516T053208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T071352Z
UID:12750-1747753200-1747760400@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Design Thinking - Building Products Users Want
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nComplete a design thinking empathy map template of your startup.\n\nDevelop and present a validated solution prototype based on identified user needs and challenges.\n\nTrainer:\nA passionate advocate for driving innovation and enabling digital transformation\, with a strong foundation in design thinking and a proven track record in manufacturing\, commercial\, and supply chain excellence. Currently contributing to impactful initiatives at Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd\, leveraging expertise in Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) to optimize operations and foster growth. An alumnus of NED University of Engineering and Technology\, based in Karachi\, Pakistan.\n \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/design-thinking-building-products-users-want/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T170000
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CREATED:20250508T053933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T061055Z
UID:12643-1747148400-1747155600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Startup Business Models and Pricing
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a detailed revenue model outline\, including pricing strategy and financial forecast for their business.\n\nParticipate in a case study analysis\, dissecting the revenue model and pricing strategy of a successful company in their industry.\n\nProduct Pricing Strategies for Founders\n\nTrainer:\nHamza Abdul Rauf is a passionate entrepreneur with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Business Administration from Pakistan’s Top Business School (IBA). He co-founded his entrepreneurial venture Telemart at the age of 20 during his sophomore year. His vision behind Telemart is to transform\, disrupt and digitize the landscape of retailing and e-commerce in Pakistan by working towards a customer centric business approach based on an omni-channel retail model. \nHamza’s fields of interests are Marketing\, Retail & Brand building. He is the brains behind Telemart’s aggressive and unconventional marketing and formation of successful strategic alliances with massive brands\, banks and Telcos. Hamza Abdul Rauf is a staunch believer in the phrase “co-operation over competition”. Hamza has also designed Telemart’s one of it’s kind and transformational Franchise Program based on a “Phygital Retail Model” which has now expanded to 24 stores spread across 17 cities of Pakistan. He loves to take challenges and is supremely dedicated to innovate for the future. As an individual and an entrepreneur\, Hamza believes in serving and giving back to society as an obligation of a responsible citizen and an entrepreneur. \nHamza Abdul Rauf won the award for “Young Digital Entrepreneur” at Pakistan’s 1st Digital Awards “Pakistan Digi Awards 2017”. He has also won an international award for CEO of the year (2018) by CEO World Awards (SVUS Awards) and he was also recently featured in “100 Best Best Performing CEOs of Pakistan 2020” by CEO Club Pakistan which made him one of the youngest Pakistanis to achieve this feat. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/startup-business-models-and-pricing-2/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250506T170000
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CREATED:20250502T111257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T131734Z
UID:12409-1746543600-1746550800@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Go - to - Marketing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a preliminary GTM plan for their business\, outlining target channels\, marketing tactics\, and launch timeline.\n\nParticipate in a case study analysis of a successful GTM strategy implemented by a comparable startup.\n\nTrainer:\nGrowth Marketer | Data Driven | People’s Person | Optimization Consultant | Creative Powerhouse | Brand Specialist \nBusiness savvy\, accomplished marketing leader with 14+ years of experience in developing & deploying result driven marketing strategies for Pakistan’s top brands across multiple categories and media. Exceptional interpersonal skills dedicated and adaptive collaborator with analytical\, creative problem-solving and leadership skills to work effectively across all levels of an organization including C-Suite and Board. Thrives in diverse\, deadline-driven\, fast paced environments while pushing creative limits and achieving company goals and objectives. Proven professional with extensive experience in sales\, product development\, brand management\, performance marketing\, customer value & lifecycle management and the use of analytics to drive sales and conversions \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/go-to-marketing-strategies/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250424T131905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T131905Z
UID:12298-1745938800-1745946000@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Customer Discovery: Market Validation and Segmentation (TAM\, PAM\, SAM\, SOM)
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a preliminary market research plan for their chosen business idea.\n\nConduct a mock customer interview and analyze the gathered information.\n\nDevelop a detailed market research report outlining target market\, competition\, and key market insights.\n\nCreate a market segmentation framework and customer persona profile.\n\nTrainer:\nPassionate about democratizing personal finance in Pakistan\, I am an entrepreneur with a background in Fintech. As the Co-Founder of YPay Financial Services\, I led initiatives to provide youth access to asset management services through a simplified investing and savings platform. \nRecently\, I have ventured into the dynamic realm of DevOps services\, founding a firm dedicated to streamlining development\, operations\, and security processes for businesses seeking operational excellence. \nWith a foundation in advanced machine learning\, and deep learning\, and strong analytical skills\, I am recognized as a leading data scientist in the industry. My earlier experiences at Deloitte involved engagements with IFRS implementations\, specifically IFRS 9. \nI hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Sciences from Habib University\, Karachi\, and have completed a Data Science Intensive Studies Certification from Stanford University\, CA\, USA. With entrepreneurial skills and technical expertise\, I am a sought-after thought leader in both Fintech and DevOps. \nConnect with me to explore synergies in the intersection of AI-augmented DevOps and technology efficiency. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/customer-discovery-market-validation-and-segmentation-tam-pam-sam-som/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250421T114008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T114008Z
UID:12095-1745334000-1745341200@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Startup Lean Canvas Model
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nArticulate the problem their business solves and segment their target audience.\nCraft a unique value proposition and design an effective solution.\nMap out distribution channels\, define revenue streams\, and optimize cost structures.\nIdentify their unfair advantage to establish a competitive edge.”\n\nTrainer:\nAs the Founder of Raptr Games\, he combines his passion for gaming with a deep expertise in fintech and cloud technologies. Previously\, he founded and served as Managing Director of RapidCompute\, Pakistan’s pioneering enterprise-class public cloud platform. With a strong foundation in both the gaming and tech industries\, he is driven by innovation and the pursuit of new possibilities in the world of payments\, fintech\, and cloud computing. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/startup-lean-canvas-model/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Incubation Center Karachi":MAILTO:info@nickarachi.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T130000
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CREATED:20250310T064601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T064601Z
UID:11774-1741867200-1741870800@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:All About Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a draft investment thesis and investor deck for their business.\nConduct mock investor pitch presentations\, receiving feedback on the effectiveness of their communication and storytelling abilities.\n\nTrainer:\nDigital Payment and Fintech Industry expert with experience of 20+ years across Middle East\, Africa and Asia. \nManaging sales and marketing\, product inception and market development activities with neo-banks\, fintechs\, conventional banks\, telecoms\, payment networks\, central banks and other financial institutions for their digital payment initiatives. \nStrong knowledge of current and future market needs including innovative payments\, neo-banking\, agency banking\, merchant services\, digital on-boarding\, BNPL\, e-commerce and remittances. \nMulti-functional experience in sales\, product positioning\, direct and indirect sales\, marketing and PR activities and product management. \nStrong track-record of enabling customers with new initiatives and envisaging products and services. Experienced in creating value-driven and workable business models. \nDistinctive educational background in computer science and business administration. \nTraveled extensively across multiple regions around the world. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/all-about-fundraising/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250312T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250312T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250310T063524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T063524Z
UID:11770-1741780800-1741784400@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Financial Modeling and Fundraising
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nDevelop a financial model tailored to a small business or MSME.\nIdentifying sources from where project based grants and/or angel investment can be secured\n\nTrainer:\nThere are so many layers to peel before you can reach the core of an orange. My 17-plus years of experience in the development sector transcends to a time much before my current position as director executive. Simply put\, I have been working to serve others\, not as a necessity. Though\, as an aware choice. My resume only tracks my unflagging commitment and demonstrative ability. However\, it misses the pulses of my heartbeat. In climbing a mountain\, the scenes\, sounds\, and colors keep changing only the purpose remains the same. \nI have worked with organizations like WWF Pakistan where I developed and executed the Eco Internship and the Eco Travel Program\, raising funds to get done things on the field\, and with Child Life Foundation\, where I worked as a consultant and developed their water project. I have also consulted for different projects at Sindh Education Foundation\, Ministry of Education Government of Sindh\, World Bank\, and Asian Development Bank.\n-Awarded by Page 44(Advertising Agency for Research work)\n-Awarded by Connect IT for Participating and organising.\n-Proficient in English and Urdu.\n-Took Training for interpersonal Skills by USAID\, Islamabad\n-Statistical Management and Research.\n-Proposal Writing by Transparency International Pakistan.\n-Proposal Writing for NGOs.\n-Possess strong written and oral communication skills.\n-Specialties: Playing table tennis and keen follower of sports.\n-Reading magazines and watching movies.\n-Creating /writing Poems and articles\n-Attended and represented Pakistan at “Mindfulness at work” conference at Cranfield University\,UK \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/financial-modeling-and-fundraising/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Women Startup Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250303T073844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T073844Z
UID:11730-1741176000-1741179600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Work - Life Balance for Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nParticipants gain awareness of the importance of work-life balance for their well-being and business success.\nDevelop practical skills for effective time management\, stress reduction\, and setting healthy boundaries.\nLearn strategies for building support systems and delegating tasks to achieve a sustainable work-life balance.\nDevelop a growth mindset and self-care practices to maintain their well-being and thrive as entrepreneurs.\n\nTrainer:\nI am a trauma-informed facilitator\, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner\, art as therapy practitioner\, and founder of Parindey training and consulting. We work to build resilient communities through countering violent extremism and promoting mental health in Pakistan. I am a certified Facebook facilitator trained to implement the #Shemeansbusiness and #wethinkdigital programs. In 2022 I completed my post- grad diploma in Gender Equality from the University of Iceland with the final project focusing on digital violence\, extremism\, and gender. I am a Harvard Graduate of Public Narrative Executive Leadership program. In 2019\, I became a member of Pakistan’s first National Youth Council through which I focus on building programs and policy for civic engagement and youth-focused institutional reform. For seven years\, I have introduced design thinking principles within marginalized communities to empower citizens to take ownership of local development. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/work-life-balance-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250221T092940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T093318Z
UID:11698-1740754800-1740762000@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy & Budgeting for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nBuild basic financial literacy and budgeting skills.\n\nTrainer:\nA Serial Entrepreneur and Lending Specialist with a focus on social impact and inclusion. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/financial-literacy-budgeting-for-startups/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Women Startup Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250227T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250221T092545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T131039Z
UID:11694-1740668400-1740675600@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Sales Funneling & Digital Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nSet up digital marketing strategies and refine customer funnel stages.\n\nTrainer:\nA digital marketing specialist with core competency in media planning/buying/strategy and managing Biddable & Programmatic platforms.\n \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/sales-funneling-digital-marketing/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Women Startup Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250226T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250221T091557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T091936Z
UID:11691-1740582000-1740589200@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Legal & Taxation
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nResearch and complete a preliminary legal checklist outlining key legal considerations for their specific business idea.\nParticipate in a case study analysis\, examining a legal challenge faced by a startup and discussing potential solutions.\nIPs\, Agreement of share and responsibility of founders.\n\nTrainer:\nI’m a practicing lawyer & Cambridge certified teacher with keen interest in law\, literature and linguistics. I have conducted several consultancy sessions and have trained lawyers\, trainers\, and officers of the revenue board\, law enforcement agencies and judicial officers.\nAs an enrolled lawyer for High Courts & managing partner at my firm\, I have been drafting advice\, opinions\, memos\, cases\, rejoinders\, written statements etc\, on contentious and non contentious matters before the courts\, tribunals\, judicial\, & quasi judicial bodies\, throughout Pakistan and internationally from two chambers in Karachi. \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/legal-taxation/
LOCATION:NIC Karachi\, Pakistan
CATEGORIES:Primary Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250224T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250224T131557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T131557Z
UID:11703-1740384000-1740416400@nickarachi.com
SUMMARY:Incident Response: Developing protocols for responding to security incidents
DESCRIPTION:Outcome: \n\nStartups gain the knowledge and tools to develop a comprehensive IRP that can help them effectively respond to security incidents.\nParticipants can practice and refine their incident response skills through simulated scenarios.\nIncreased preparedness to minimize damage and recover efficiently in case of a cyberattack.\n\nTrainer:\nAn experienced information security and governance professional having CISA & CISM Certifications as well as qualifications in ISO 27001 ISMS Lead Implementer. I also hold degree in Business Administration from University of South Australia\, Adelaide\, Australia as well as foundation certifications in COBIT5\, ITIL and PRINCE2 standard for project management.\n \nRegister Now
URL:https://nickarachi.com/event/incident-response-developing-protocols-for-responding-to-security-incidents/
CATEGORIES:Cyber Security Track
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250214T072828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T072931Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250219T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250219T170000
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CREATED:20250214T072748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T120734Z
UID:11656-1739977200-1739984400@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250214T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250212T112930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T113407Z
UID:11650-1739545200-1739552400@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250206T114908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T071314Z
UID:11596-1739458800-1739466000@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250212T070232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T070912Z
UID:11613-1739453400-1739458800@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250212T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250206T115512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T071328Z
UID:11603-1739372400-1739379600@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250203T070717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T114941Z
UID:11527-1738940400-1738947600@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250131T074618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T074825Z
UID:11479-1738854000-1738861200@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250128T094155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T063611Z
UID:7012-1738839600-1738846800@nickarachi.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T154242
CREATED:20250131T074234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T075210Z
UID:11474-1738681200-1738688400@nickarachi.com
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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