Theme: “You Don’t Have to Do It Alone”
2025-07-10 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | 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 the brain that can create game-changing IoT concepts for the betterment and convenience of people. She has helped 50+ Brands renew their marketing scenario with certified Design Thinking (ISO 56002 – Innovation Management), Neuromarketing and Digital Strategies Implementation.
Sarah has also worked with 500 Fortune companies including Apple as well as with a Microsoft-funded startup. She has also served as a Startup Mentor, Growth Hacker, and Digital Marketer in some of the leading firms around the globe.
From 15 years of age till today; Sarah has created dozens of worthy and internationally known projects for the internet industry with 18+ years of golden experience of multi-success and fall forward. Sarah has an immense remote working experience of more than a decade. It’s been a journey of more than 5000+ Zoom Meetings. She has been part of many local and international brands to reshape their strategy including The Telegraph UK, Leaders Lunch UK, StarzPlay, Appease Apex, etc.
Sarah is Pakistan’s first law blogger and has been featured as the Top Business Women in Pakistan by The News Pakistan for more than 6 years, and one of the Pakistan’s Top Influencers 2020 according to Google. She has also developed an utter digital database resource of the Lawyers Movement of Pakistan.
Sarah has also judged around dozen of international tech/media/startup contests including Unicorn Cup, Lahore Int. Children Film Festival, etc.
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Sales Funneling - How to Acquire Initial Customers
2025-07-15 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 1995, scaling it from a small team to a nationwide IT leader in Pakistan. His Canadian company remains a global player in recycled IT equipment across four continents.
Currently, he is the Co-Founder of Qist Bazaar, a Buy Now, Pay Later platform for underserved communities in Pakistan. He also serves as General Partner at K3 Diversity Fund, a California-based VC firm with over 125 global investments, including 14 in Pakistan.
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Legal & Compliance
2025-07-21 15:00 - 17:00
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 currently serving as the Senior Partner Litigation at Mavens & Co., where he leads high-stakes civil, criminal, and corporate matters. With over a decade of legal experience, he has previously held roles as a Civil Judge & Judicial Magistrate under the Sindh Judiciary and as an Associate at notable law firms including Rabbani & Ansari and Ali Raza Law Associates. Raheel is also the Chairperson of the Young Lawyers Association (YLA), a Director at Themis School of Law, and an Advocate of the High Court. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Karachi University and an LL.B. from S.M. Law College, with active participation in debate societies and mock court sessions. His legal acumen is matched by a passion for mentoring and institutional development in the legal education sector.
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Emerging Technologies in Industrial Automation
2025-07-30 15:00 - 17:00
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 7 years of hands-on experience in spearheading the development and implementation of cutting-edge IoT solutions. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Adept at leveraging emerging technologies to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
Key Skills:
IoT Solutions Development: Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing innovative IoT solutions, showcasing a deep understanding of solution architecture and deployment.
Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams of engineers and developers, consistently achieving project goals and milestones.
Technology Integration: Proficient in integrating sensors with diverse boards (Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, STM32, Raspberry Pi) and communication protocols (Serial, SPI, I2C, Modbus, OPC UA, RS-485, RS-232).
Network Protocols: Extensive experience with various network protocols, including Wi-Fi, Ethernet, GSM/2G/3G/4G, and NB-IoT.
IoT Platform Integration: Skilled in integrating with major IoT platforms (IBM, Google, AWS, Azure, Nokia IMPACT, Telenor MIC, HiveMQ, EMQX, CloudMQTT) using communication protocols like HTTP, TCP, MQTT, and WebSocket.
Backend Development: Proficient in developing robust back-end servers using NodeJS with MongoDB database. Well-versed in MEAN/MERN development stacks.
Strategic Partnerships: Successful track record in building and maintaining strategic partnerships with clients and vendors, identifying and executing lucrative IoT opportunities.
Business Growth & Operational Efficiency: Consistently delivered tangible results by harnessing emerging technologies to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.
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Technology Stack Selection: Choosing appropriate technologies for FinTech solutions
2025-07-31 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 in Computer Network Security and 15+ years in the infrastructure and information security domains. Adept in deploying and managing secure network infrastructure, conducting cloud migrations and implementation, and leading teams in successful project delivery. Proven track record in identifying and mitigating security risks while ensuring seamless integration of new technologies. Committed to staying ahead in the industry and utilizing my expertise to drive business growth and protect sensitive information.
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Financial Model Development
2025-08-05 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 sector. A team player in developing new structures and proposals.
Azmat Rafique
An Islamic Finance Specialist with strong expertise in banking and advisory services, possessing a comprehensive background in Islamic banking and finance advisory, corporate and commercial Islamic banking, and sustainable finance. Experienced in product development aligned with AAOIFI Shari’a Standards and IFSB Standards. Skilled in Islamic asset and fund management, private banking, and risk management, with a solid track record in relationship and credit management within the corporate and commercial banking sectors.

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MVP Development Product Development, Iterating and Pivoting
2025-08-07 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 the MVP.

Trainer:
He is privileged to have developed a deep understanding of business, technology, and design, and to be able to orchestrate their right mix to enable great product development and the businesses around them.
He deeply values an entrepreneurial, customer-centric, growth-oriented, and agile-enabled mode of working in everything he does. He is also a firm believer in using clear, transparent communication as a means of enabling people to achieve their goals.
His journey of 16+ years has revolved around identifying and understanding complex business problems, designing intuitive solutions, implementing, and delivering them. He has helped numerous startups as well as large-scale enterprises in organizing and scaling their product and engineering teams.
In recent years, the latent entrepreneurial passion within him has been ignited, leading him to co-found a few startups, including those in the rent-a-car and B2B delivery space—some of which have progressed to raise multi-million-dollar funding rounds. He continues to have a keen interest in startups and follows the space closely. The coming years may see him involved more and more on this front.
He has led global teams of over 300 people and managed clients across the USA, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Singapore, and other parts of the world, including startups, SMEs, and large enterprises. This has also involved managing financials and operational efficiency for multi-million-dollar software services businesses. Along the way, he has overseen technology experts, managed across multiple cultures and time zones, and built strong stakeholder relationships across all aspects of software development and delivery.
He has worked across multiple verticals including urban mobility, B2B and B2C delivery, supply chain, education, healthcare, and telemedicine.
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Fundraising as a Woman Founder: Breaking the Bias, Owning the Ask
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:30 | 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 Gobi Ventures and Gobi Partners, and as a Saison Expert at Saison Capital. Previously, she led programs at Katalyst Labs, managed renewable energy strategy at K-Electric, advised market development initiatives at Palladium, co-founded JustBecause.pk, and held investment roles at IFC, UBL, and BNP Paribas. Her expertise covers strategic initiatives, due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and driving impactful projects from conception to completion.
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Crafting Powerful Pitches: The Art of Storytelling
2025-09-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 better professional and a better person. My recently launched initiative Porter Pakistan has taught me the biggest value of them all; Leadership!
My expertise include entrepreneurship, leadership, data analytics, performance management & reporting, project management, training & development, client servicing, technology planning, creative writing and resource management.
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All About Fundraising
2025-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Develop a draft investment thesis and investor deck for their business.

Conduct mock investor pitch presentations, receiving feedback on the effectiveness of their communication and storytelling abilities.

Trainer:
M. Waqas Ghani has around 9 years of capital markets experience. He is a CFA Charterholder and a qualified Public accountant. He also holds an MSc in Accounting and Finaance from the University of Northampton, UK.
Waqas Ghani has been named the best analyst in Pakistan by Asia Money (Euro Money) for notable coverage on multiple sectors for the last two years.
Ghani is currently heading Equity Research at a top equity brokerage and investment banking firm in Pakistan. Before this, he worked for one of the largest mutual funds in Pakistan for several years where he was responsible for equity research to help the Investment Committee manage its equity funds. Over the years, he has been involved in the hiring and training of several new analysts in Pakistan’s financial markets.
Ghani is a hard worker, is passionate about working in the capital markets, and with a well-rounded experience in both the buy-side and sell-side equity research, he has gained the necessary skillset to deliver as an investment professional. Ghani aspires to become a valuable contributor to the global financial industry and corporate world in general.
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Theme: Show Up as the CEO You Are (or Aspire to Be) Online
2025-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
Outcome:

Body language and voice coaching mini-workshop

“Founder wardrobe essentials” styling demo or guide

Role play: entering a pitch or boardroom with confidence

One-on-one grooming or image feedback (if feasible)

Trainer:
With 10+ years of experience driving Agile transformations in Fortune 100 companies, I specialize in SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and product management—impacting 20,000+ employees and boosting productivity by 30%+.
I’ve coached 1000+ professionals in Agile and product management, improving delivery speed by 40% and process efficiency by 35%. As a PMP-certified leader, I’ve successfully delivered 97.5% of projects on time and within budget.
Passionate about business agility, I partner with organizations to scale Agile practices, enable growth, and foster continuous improvement.
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Startup Lean Canvas Model
2025-11-04 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Articulate the problem their business solves and segment their target audience.

Craft a unique value proposition and design an effective solution.

Map out distribution channels, define revenue streams, and optimize cost structures.

Identify their unfair advantage to establish a competitive edge.

Trainer:
A person with passion not only to bring people together but to leverage for businesses to increase their revenues.
To secure a position in a prestigious organization this permits full utilization of educational knowledge and gives the opportunity for professional growth.
Specialties:
Entrepreneurship, Business, Startups, Teaching, Mentoring, Training and Development, Networking, Marketing and Sales, Operations and Social Media Marketing.
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Branding and Storytelling
2025-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Develop a clear understanding of how branding and storytelling can be leveraged to achieve your startup’s goals.
Create a strong brand identity that differentiates your startup from competitors.
Craft a compelling brand story that resonates with your target audience and effectively communicates your value proposition.
Develop the skills to utilize storytelling effectively across various communication channels to engage your audience and build brand loyalty.
Gain the confidence to present your startup and its vision in a clear, concise, and impactful way.

Trainer:
Waqar Siddiqui Digital Content Creator and Storyteller A storyteller turned digital creator, I share real-life stories that inspire and connect millions worldwide. With 120M+ views and 450K+ followers on Facebook, my short-form content continues to make waves—earning 10M+ views in January 2024 alone.
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Show Up as the CEO You Are (or Aspire to Be)
2025-12-26 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Develop a clear understanding of how branding and storytelling can be leveraged to achieve your startup’s goals.
Create a strong brand identity that differentiates your startup from competitors.
Craft a compelling brand story that resonates with your target audience and effectively communicates your value proposition.
Develop the skills to utilize storytelling effectively across various communication channels to engage your audience and build brand loyalty.
Gain the confidence to present your startup and its vision in a clear, concise, and impactful way.

Trainer:
Naureen Ghaffar is a former banker who transitioned into entrepreneurship in 2014. With deep expertise in corporate restructuring, she played key roles in major bank mergers and served six years as Regional Head North for SME and Commercial Lending.
She now leads a business consultancy, helping clients structure optimal banking solutions, and is also a realtor working with premium projects including DHA, Bahria Town, and Emaar Pakistan. Her company collaborates on advanced HVAC projects and actively integrates SDGs, particularly women’s economic empowerment and climate action.
Naureen is an active member of RCCI and FPCCI, has led women entrepreneurship initiatives, and brings strong experience in B2B partnerships, collaboration, and networking through organizing major national and international events.
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All About Fundraising
2025-12-30 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Develop a draft investment thesis and investor deck for their business.

Conduct mock investor pitch presentations, receiving feedback on the effectiveness of their communication and storytelling abilities.

Trainer:
Riaz Ahmed Helped Founders build:

27 – Pre-seed;
16 – Seed;
7 – Early stage; and
10- Growth stage startups as a mentor, coach and VC partner
Raised over $17 million for these startups in MENAP.

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Technology Stack Selection Choosing appropriate technologies for FinTech solutions
2026-01-13 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Gain an understanding of the factors to consider when selecting technologies for your Fintech project.

Develop the ability to critically evaluate and compare different technology options.

Make informed decisions regarding the technology stack for your Fintech solution, considering feasibility, cost, and long-term sustainability.

Trainer:
M. Hasan Khan is a Software Engineer, AI Engineer, and Data Scientist with strong expertise as an AI Python Developer, currently working full-time at Must Fintech since May 2023 in a remote role based in South Korea. He specializes in designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end artificial intelligence solutions, including machine learning models, data preprocessing pipelines, model selection, and production deployment.
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Sales Funneling - How to acquire initial customers
2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | 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:
Hanzala Started his entrepreneurial journey at 19, I founded Highfy at 21 after identifying a major gap in Pakistan’s beauty eCommerce ecosystem. Today, Highfy is Pakistan’s leading beauty-focused platform, serving 600,000+ customers, partnering with top brands, and achieving profitable year-on-year revenue growth. He currently lead a 50+ member team, mentor early-stage founders, and regularly speak at entrepreneurship forums, with a training approach rooted in real-world startup experience, practical execution, and building scalable, sustainable businesses.
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Startup Business Models and Pricing
2026-02-12 15:00 - 17:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Develop a detailed revenue model outline, including pricing strategy and financial forecast for their business.

Participate in a case study analysis, dissecting the revenue model and pricing strategy of a successful company in their industry.

Product Pricing Strategies for Founders

Trainer:
A seasoned finance and audit professional with 13+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, auditing, budgeting, and cash flow management. Skilled in financial modeling, taxation, IFRS, and industry-leading tools including QuickBooks and Peachtree, I help organizations build strong financial foundations through precision, accuracy, and strategic insight. Known for strong communication and client-focused delivery, I bring reliability, clarity, and measurable value to every engagement.
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Regulatory Compliance: Navigating regulations specific to industrial solutions
2026-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | NIC Karachi, Pakistan
Outcome:

Gain awareness of the regulatory landscape impacting your startup’s industrial automation solution.

Identify potential compliance challenges and develop initial strategies to mitigate associated risks.

Begin to understand the resources and support available for navigating compliance requirements effectively.

Trainer:
Over twenty-five years of experience in Automation Projects in all capacities (From Sales, Proposals, Project Management, Engineering & Design) and Quality Management Systems. Proven track record of Sales & Marketing of innovative projects for the last ten years. Well-experienced in Customer management and relationship building. Excellent in working with cross-functional teams /collaboration with International Customers. Good liaison with Commercial /Legal/Technical divisions to make sure Customer centric solution with a win-win situation for all stakeholders is achieved. Exceptional liaison with the Marketing team to arrange events, seminars, conferences, and marketing collateral.
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Financial Model Development
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:30 | 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:
He leads investor partnerships at Morse Bridge Ventures, building an active community of founders, VCs, family offices, and LPs across LinkedIn, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
In 2024, he organized 96 investor events and regularly runs roadshows in Dubai and Riyadh. He also leads bootcamps on fundraising, valuations, decks, and financial models. If you’re raising capital or deploying it, let’s connect.
Committed to advancing inclusive growth and resilient communities, values that guide his approach to supporting investors and founders and building the next generation of impactful ventures.
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