Dr. Lalarukh Ejaz is an Assistant Professor of entrepreneurship at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. Her work is centered around Gender, Entrepreneurship and Economics. Currently, she is serving as the Director for the IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA CED).

Dr Ejaz holds rich teaching experience from Canada, America and the UK and has engaged with learners enrolled in different degree programs across the globe. She is a certified trainer and teaching fellow from Babson College in the US. She has developed and conducted trainings in USA and at the Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)-IBA Karachi, especially for women from different fields and in different career stages.

Dr. Ejaz is a Research Associate at the Center for Inclusive and Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Southampton, UK.

Dr. Ejaz is also a certified SECP director.

Mohammad Kamran Mumtaz is Assistant Professor at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. His areas of expertise include operations, innovation and entrepreneurship. In his career spanning over the past twenty years, he has worked with various organizations in senior management and consulting positions. He has also been a Babson Fellow and has taught at Lahore University of Management Sciences as Adjunct Faculty.

Faisal Jalal is the Founder and Chairman of Sinofeng Pakistan Private Limited (Pak-China JV). His area of expertise is Supply Chain Management. Faisal's businesses developed over 12 years are collectively called 'FJ Holdings. He has over 26 years diversified experience of working in senior management positions in multinationals, JVs and large Pakistani organizations. He is SECP-Certified Board Director and serves as a Director on the Board of various companies and Business School in Pakistan.

Mr. Muhammad Hassan Khan, a Bachelor’s and Master’s graduate from IBA Karachi with a Certificate in Management & Entrepreneurship from Babson College, is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive hands-on experience in business and startup growth. He founded Pega-Sync and launched Stallion Deliveries during his student years at IBA. As the former CEO of Trax, a leading logistics company, he has deep expertise in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and operational scaling. Passionate about empowering startups, fostering innovation ecosystems, and cross-sector collaboration, he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs in our incubation program, helping them build sustainable and scalable ventures.

Kanza Sohail is lecturer at Institute of Business Administration, Karachi. Her obsession for teaching and imparting knowledge to augment not only the participant's skill set but also to uplift his/her lifestyle compelled her to be an academician and trainer for more than a decade. Her areas of expertise include accounting and finance, soft skills such as team building, assertiveness skills, entrepreneurial skills, time management etc.

Dr. Shahid is a fellow of the Babson Business School with expertise in entrepreneurship pedagogy, research, and entrepreneurial centers. He has been instrumental in promoting entrepreneurial education in Pakistan. He is a well-acclaimed researcher and educator in the area of entrepreneurship. He has previously served for more than a decade at IBA Karachi as a Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED). Currently, Dr. Shahid is helping GIFT University in transforming into an Entrepreneurial University.

Mahreen Nazar is Assistant Professor of Law, corporate trainer and consultant for businesses specializing in Human resource, Corporate Governance and intellectual property. In her first career, she was practicing as an Industrial Relations Advisor and general litigator in Pakistan. Mahreen has been a part of various trainings and certifications offered by Centre for Entrepreneurial Development at IBA for aspiring entrepreneurs focusing on the legal and regulatory requirements for startups.

Dr. Saima Husain is a faculty member in the department of Marketing at the SBS of IBA. Her area of specialization includes entrepreneurial marketing, consumer behaviour, marketing strategies and brand development. She teaches actively within the undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs. As a researcher, she works in local and international research teams. As a trainer, Dr. Saima is a formal part of NBEAC and IBA's CEE, CILET and CED.

Dr. Khan possesses over twenty years of industry and academic experience. His areas of expertise include technology entrepreneurship, and business modelling. He is not only an internationally acclaimed researcher and recipient of prestigious awards but also the Founder of five companies. Dr. Khan played a pivotal role as one of the founding members of the IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).

Rizwan presently serves as Chief People Officer at Engro's Corporation, where he leads the HR function across the Group with 8 subsidiaries to drive initiatives to strengthen Engro's values, financial position, strategy, competition, technology, and culture.

Prior to joining Engro, Rizwan was serving as the Managing Director and Head of HR for Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Greater China and North Asia, at SCB. Always driven by new challenges, Rizwan was instrumental in developing and delivering projects on strategic workforce planning, leading multiple Transformation projects related to client-centricity & digitalization for Retail Bank, and being part of the Global HR transformation's design team.

Rizwan speaks regularly at various forums on topics close to his heart, such as future of work & evolution of HR function in the digital age. He is passionate about community development and is an avid cricketer.

Hamza Abdul Rauf is an IBA alumnus who co-founded 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.

Hamza'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 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 Performing CEOs of Pakistan 2020" by CEO Club Pakistan which made him one of the youngest Pakistanis to achieve this feat.

Rabeel is the Founder and CEO of Sarmayacar, an early-stage VC firm focused on Pakistan. He serves on the boards of a number of Sarmayacar investee companies including Bykea, OneLoad, Revolving Games amongst others. He is also the first Pakistan focused Kauffman Fellow. After graduating from MIT, Rabeel gained his professional experience in London where he initially worked in Investment Banking at Morgan Stanley and then followed it up with Private Equity experience at GIC, Singapore's Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Faiza Yousuf is a software engineer and a serial founder with 13 years of experience building tech products and teams. She is a multi-award-winning community leader and has a consulting practice as a Product Consultant with clients across five continents. She is a well-known international speaker and has been featured in various publications worldwide.

Faiza is the founder of WomenInTechPK, the biggest tech community for women technologists in Pakistan, making waves in the tech industry due to its various programs and relentless activism. She co-founded CaterpillHERs, Pakistan's first fully-remote business and career accelerator for women. She is also an ambassador for CryptoChicks, a blockchain and AI-based community initiative.

Faiza is a graduate and post-graduate from NED University and completed WomenX Pakistan (a World Bank-funded Entrepreneurship program) from IBA-CED. She is also an Expert-Vetted freelancer on Upwork.

Mr. Muhammad Ghayas Uddin, a BBA and MBA graduate from IBA Karachi, is a passionate entrepreneur and educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. As the Co-founder of Valeem, an EdTech platform operating in 14 countries, he has played a key role in transforming digital learning. He also brings corporate expertise from his tenure as Sales Head at Philips DA Pakistan. Driven by a commitment to empowering minds, shaping futures, and exploring opportunities in education, business, and investments, he mentors startups in our incubation program, guiding them toward impactful and sustainable growth.

Mr. Islam Mohamed, a Bachelor’s in Engineering graduate from The British University in Egypt and MBA in Finance from London South Bank University, brings over a decade of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, commercialization, and enterprise services. As a CIO in Saudi Arabia and Director at BUE Science Park, he has played a key role in driving research, prototyping, and startup initiatives. A Babson-certified startup program designer, he is passionate about empowering startups, fostering innovation ecosystems, and cross-sector collaboration for sustainable growth. As a mentor in our incubation program, he provides invaluable insights to help entrepreneurs scale and succeed.

Mr. Muhammad Hassan Khan, a Bachelor’s and Master’s graduate from IBA Karachi with a Certificate in Management & Entrepreneurship from Babson College, is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive hands-on experience in business and startup growth. He founded Pega-Sync and launched Stallion Deliveries during his student years at IBA. As the former CEO of Trax, a leading logistics company, he has deep expertise in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and operational scaling. Passionate about empowering startups, fostering innovation ecosystems, and cross-sector collaboration, he mentors aspiring entrepreneurs in our incubation program, helping them build sustainable and scalable ventures.

Dr. Syed Ali Raza holds a PhD in AI, an MS in Computer Science, and a BE in Electrical Engineering, with expertise in machine learning. As an entrepreneur, he has developed AI-driven job matching and medical assessment tools, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. With experience as an assistant professor, data scientist, and researcher, he has worked across academia and industry on AI applications. Passionate about deep learning, reinforcement learning, and robotics, he is dedicated to leveraging AI for innovative problem-solving and technological advancement.

Mr. Muhammad Nabeel holds a Master’s in Robotics from KOREATECH and a BE in Electronics from NED, bringing a deep understanding of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Exitbase, EDVON Robotics, and HAPTIKA, he has played a pivotal role in advancing Pakistan’s startup ecosystem. With expertise in SEO, business development, and investment, he has successfully consulted and scaled businesses while participating in prestigious global programs like Blackbox and Draper. Passionate about empowering entrepreneurs, he is committed to helping startups grow, fostering innovation, and driving technological advancement in Pakistan.

Mr. Syed Atif Murtaza, an MBA in Marketing from IBA Karachi and BE in Electronics from NED, is a seasoned facilitator, consultant, and educator with deep expertise in strategy, marketing, and training. Through his entrepreneurial journey, he has been empowering individuals and businesses by providing consulting in capability building and digital marketing. A lifelong learner, storyteller, and engaging speaker, he is passionate about inspiring positive change, fostering innovation, and helping others unlock their potential through knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Mr. Owais Zaidi, an MBA and BBA (Hons.) graduate in Finance & Marketing from IBA Karachi, is a seasoned entrepreneur and industry leader with 25+ years of experience in fintech, customer experience, and enterprise solutions. As the Co-founder of ChargeUp, OURPOL, and multiple ventures in fintech, real estate, and technology, he has been at the forefront of driving innovation and business growth. With a strong background in leading startups and corporate ventures, he is passionate about strategic investments, scaling tech-enabled businesses, and fostering disruptive solutions in emerging industries.

Mr. Asad Abdulla, an MBA graduate from Columbia University with a BBA in Strategy & Information Systems from Emory University, is a dynamic leader in tech-enabled service innovations. As the CEO of Systato and Managing Partner at Radazon Capital, he drives strategic investments and high-growth business operations. With extensive experience in product innovation at Equifax, Fiserv, and PwC, he specializes in fintech, compliance, and business strategy. Passionate about scaling innovative ventures and fostering technology-driven growth, he mentors startups in our incubation program, helping them navigate the evolving digital landscape.

Mr. Syed Salman Tariq, an MPA in Global Energy Management from Columbia University and a BSc in Economics from LUMS, is a sustainability leader committed to climate action and circular economy solutions. As the Co-founder & CEO of Davaam, he is driving impactful change through eco-entrepreneurship and sustainable business models. With extensive consulting experience at IFC, UNDP, and GIZ, along with corporate strategy roles at Aman Foundation and K-Electric, he brings deep expertise in sustainability leadership and energy management. A visiting faculty member at IBA and Habib University, he is passionate about mentoring startups, fostering sustainability-driven innovation, and shaping the future of green businesses.

Mr. Abdullah Ayub, a Chemical Engineering graduate from NED University, is an entrepreneur committed to environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation. As the Co-founder of Trashit, he has successfully developed innovative waste management solutions to promote a greener future. With experience as an Assistant Manager at HANDS Pakistan, he has led municipal waste projects and public-private partnerships, driving impactful change in the sector. Passionate about sustainable waste management and circular economy solutions, he mentors startups in our incubation program, helping them create scalable and eco-friendly business models.

Mr. Kassim Motiwalla, a BBA and MBA graduate in Finance and Marketing from IBA Karachi, is a visionary leader in climate-smart and regenerative agriculture. As the CEO of DICOT International, he is pioneering sustainable, technology-driven solutions to transform the agribusiness sector. With over 17 years of experience in leadership roles at ENGRO, Bayer, and DICOT International, he brings deep expertise in agribusiness, sustainability, and farm innovation. Passionate about building resilient farming communities and advancing sustainable agriculture, he mentors startups in our incubation program, helping them scale impactful solutions for the future of food and farming.

Mr. Irfan A. Khan is a seasoned corporate finance professional and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience spanning banking, corporate finance, healthcare, and education. He founded DVAGO Pharmacy in 2017, scaling it to 70 locations with 900+ employees before exiting in 2021. Currently, he serves as a Director at CUTERA Aesthetics, overseeing six cosmetic and wellness centers in Karachi and Lahore. An MBA from LUMS and Master’s in Economics from Punjab University, he is passionate about business transformation, venture scaling, and industry engagement. As a mentor in our incubation program, he guides startups toward sustainable growth and strategic success.

Mr. Muhammad Abdullah, a BBA graduate from IBA Karachi and LLB holder from the University of London with distinctions in law, is a dedicated entrepreneur driving legal and business digitization. As a Partner at The Legal Outreach and Head of Growth at Paksign.pk, he plays a pivotal role in digital transformation and legal innovation. Passionate about enhancing entrepreneurship, upskilling talent, and strengthening industry-academia linkages globally, he mentors startups in our incubation program, guiding them toward sustainable growth and legal efficiency in the digital era.

Mr. Furqan Karim Kidwai, a Computer Science graduate from Habib University with a Data Science Certification from Stanford University, is a visionary entrepreneur in Fintech and technology innovation. As the Co-founder of YPay Financial Services and founder of a DevOps services firm, he is committed to democratizing finance and enhancing AI-driven DevOps solutions. With experience as a Director at ASF Tech Partners and a former Deloitte consultant specializing in IFRS implementations, he brings deep expertise in financial technology and operational efficiency. Passionate about driving innovation in Fintech and technology, he mentors startups in our incubation program, helping them scale and succeed.

Ms. Ziana Sakhia, a Master’s in Education & PGCE graduate from the University of Sunderland with a BBA from IoBM, is a passionate entrepreneur and educator dedicated to sustainability and women empowerment. As the Co-founder of The Green Bag & Bechlo.pk, she has led initiatives promoting eco-friendly practices and economic opportunities for women. With extensive experience in education, marketing, and social entrepreneurship, she also serves as a mentor at INSEAD XSeed, guiding startups toward impactful growth. Committed to empowering women, advocating sustainability, and fostering education, she plays a vital role in mentoring entrepreneurs in our incubation program.

Mr. Faisal Jalal, a PhD Scholar at NED University, holds an MBA from IBA Karachi and a Master of Engineering from NED University, combining academic excellence with practical expertise. As the founder of Sinofeng Pakistan, Surplus.com.pk, and The Other Bazaar, he has successfully launched and managed multiple ventures. With 25+ years of leadership experience in multinationals, joint ventures, and large organizations in Pakistan, he brings deep industry insights. Passionate about business excellence, supply chain optimization, ERP solutions, and strategic consulting, he is dedicated to driving industry growth and innovation.

Mr. Atyab Tahir, an MBA graduate from Babson College with a Policy Design Certification from Harvard Kennedy School, is a fintech leader dedicated to financial inclusion and digital banking innovation. As the Co-founder & CEO of HugoBank, he is driving efforts to make banking more accessible. With extensive experience leading JazzCash, Mastercard Pakistan, and HBL Digital, he brings deep expertise in fintech, financial services, and emerging market solutions. Passionate about transforming banking accessibility and fostering financial inclusion, he mentors startups in our incubation program, helping them navigate the evolving digital finance landscape.

Dr. Amber Gul Rashid holds academic and corporate experience in multiple countries and is actively involved in executive and graduate teaching. She believes that change begins with the individual, and focuses on making micro changes to trigger long term impact.

She is passionate about entrepreneurship and female empowerment. Having been affiliated with the IBA CED on and off for the past decade, her focus is on training under privileged segments of society to discover their entrepreneurial potential to develop themselves and their community. She has been involved in for-profit and non-profit startups.