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Welcome to the Startup Summit
Accelerate Prosperity in partnership with Sarmayacar is excited to announce Startup Summit, an event designed to bring together key stakeholders of the burgeoning startup ecosystem in Pakistan including investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers.
Startup Summit will help early-stage startups engage with investors, spotlight their products, cultivate meaningful collaborations and partnerships with other businesses, and explore opportunities for raising financing.
Join us as we build a stronger and more connected entrepreneurial community in Pakistan!
Opportunities for Attendees
What’s in it for startups?
1. Engage with investors and pitch your business for mentorship and external funding opportunities.
2. Network and exchange innovative ideas with startup founders, investors, and industry experts.
3. Gain access to the wider ecosystem and establish business to business (B2B) and market linkages.
4. Build collaborations and partnerships with Sarmayacar and Accelerate Prosperity portfolio and supported businesses working across different industries.
What’s in it for investors?
1. Engage one-on-one with emerging and existing startup founders working across Pakistan and explore opportunities for investment.
2. Share domain knowledge and expertise with startup founders from diverse backgrounds and working on innovative business offerings across various industries.
3. Network with like-minded investors with the collective goal of advancing the interests of the entrepreneurial community.
AGENDA
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration and Networking
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Event Kickoff and Housekeeping Rules
10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Welcome Note by:
Rohma Labeeb
Country Director, ACCELERATE PROSPERITY, PAKISTAN
Strategized Data-Driven Platforms and Innovative Financing Solutions | Supported 300+ Businesses in Their Growth Journey | MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship From LSE
Rabeel Warraich
Founder and Ceo, Sarmayacar
MIT Economics & Management Science Alumnus | Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, GIC Investment Management | Extensive Experience in Finance, Investment Banking and Venture Capital | Kauffman Fellow
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM
Riding the Green Wave:
Seizing Opportunities in Climate Finance
A Panel Discussion on Climate Finance and Investment Opportunities in Environmentally
Sustainable and Driven Businesses.
Aman Nasir
Partner, sarmayacar
12+ years in Investment Banking Mergers and Acquisitions and investing roles in London with Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Canada and KPMG | Advising on over $10bn of transactions across fintech, wealth management, digital banks and insurance clients such as Metro Bank, Rathbones and Coutts | BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics | ACA
Ahmed Ammar Yasser
Pakistan Private Sector Energy (PPSE) Chief of Party, Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)
Clean Energy, EE and Industrial Competitiveness Professional | CEO of ACE Engineering Services | Developing a Portfolio of 10MW+ PPAs of Solar Power in Pakistan
Nadia Rehman
Member Climate Change and Food Security, Planning Commission of Pakistan
Sustainable Economic Development | Former Diplomat | Board Member | Harvard | MIT | Duke | University of Cambridge
SARAH QURESHI
CEO Aero Engine Craft (Pvt) Ltd.
Jet Engine Inventor, Aerospace Engineer, and Hobby Pilot | PhD in Aerospace Propulsion Engineering From Cranfield University, UK | Co-founder and CEO of Aero Engine Craft Private | Developing Eco-Friendly, Contrail-Free Aircraft Engines for the Global Aviation Industry.Academic Training as a Researcher With a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Accelerate Prosperity at a Glance by:
Rohma Labeeb
Country Director, ACCELERATE PROSPERITY, PAKISTAN
Strategized Data-Driven Platforms and Innovative Financing Solutions | Supported 300+ Businesses in Their Growth Journey | MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship From LSE
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Keynote by:
Amir Paracha
Chairman & CEO Unilever Pakistan Ltd.
President Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) | Founding Board Member Endeavor Pakistan, Ind. | Director Shell Pak Ltd. | Member BoD Habib University Foundation
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Startup Pitch Battle
Engaging Pitch Battles Among Selected Startups, Allowing Them to Present Their
Business Ideas in a Competitive and Dynamic Setting, With the Audience Participating
in the Voting Process
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Wellness Session by:
Mantahaa Tareen
Wellness trainer & Life coach, Mantahaa's Lifestyle and Wellness
Cooper Certified Nutritionist l Corporate Wellness Trainer l Fitness & Strength Expert l Lifestyle Coach
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
From Pitch to Funding:
A Comparative Tale of Investment Paths
Aatif awan
Founder and Managing Partner of Indus Valley Capital
Led the First Investment Round for Atoms, Airlift, Bazaar, Aimfit and Is a Board Director for All of Them | Member of First Round Capital’s Angel Track and OnDeck’s Angel Fellowship | Former VP Growth & International at LinkedIn
Iffat Z. Mankani
CEO, JS Investments
20+ Years of Expertise in Asset Management and Valuation | Strategic Financial Scrutiny, Brand Revitalization | Instrumental in Forging Partnerships With International PE/VC Firms for Pakistani Start-Ups | Former Chief Investment Officer at Jsil and Bma Funds & Director of Deals Advisory at PWC Canada
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
A Fireside expedition in to Entrepreneurship:
Maha Shehzad's Odyssey
Maha Shahzad
Founder and CEO, BusCaro
On a Mission to Make Mobility Safe and Accessible for All Through BusCaro, a Tech-Based Startup | Has Held Key Positions in Foodpanda, Careem and Swvl
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Startup Pitch Battle Winner Announcement
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Note
3:45 PM
Rubab Performance
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Innovation Showcase
Expo Hall
Demonstrations of Virtual Reality and Other
Technology-Enabled Products
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Mentoring Sprints
Breakout Rooms
Short One-On-One Sessions With Seasoned
Mentors/Investors for Focused Guidance for Startups
Expo Hall
Amir Paracha
Chairman & CEO Unilever Pakistan Ltd.
President Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) | Founding Board Member Endeavor Pakistan, Ind. | Director Shell Pak Ltd. | Member BoD Habib University Foundation
Ahmed Ammar Yasser
Pakistan Private Sector Energy (PPSE) Chief of Party, Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)
Clean Energy, EE and Industrial Competitiveness Professional | CEO of ACE Engineering Services | Developing a Portfolio of 10MW+ PPAs of Solar Power in Pakistan
Aatif awan
Founder and Managing Partner of Indus Valley Capital
Led the First Investment Round for Atoms, Airlift, Bazaar, Aimfit and Is a Board Director for All of Them | Member of First Round Capital’s Angel Track and OnDeck’s Angel Fellowship | Former VP Growth & International at LinkedIn
Iffat Z. Mankani
CEO, JS Investments
20+ Years of Expertise in Asset Management and Valuation | Strategic Financial Scrutiny, Brand Revitalization | Instrumental in Forging Partnerships With International PE/VC Firms for Pakistani Start-Ups | Former Chief Investment Officer at Jsil and Bma Funds & Director of Deals Advisory at PWC Canada
Rohma Labeeb
Country Director, ACCELERATE PROSPERITY, PAKISTAN
Strategized Data-Driven Platforms and Innovative Financing Solutions | Supported 300+ Businesses in Their Growth Journey | MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship From LSE
Rabeel Warraich
Founder and Ceo, Sarmayacar
MIT Economics & Management Science Alumnus | Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, GIC Investment Management | Extensive Experience in Finance, Investment Banking and Venture Capital | Kauffman Fellow
Nadia Rehman
Member Climate Change and Food Security, Planning Commission of Pakistan
Sustainable Economic Development | Former Diplomat | Board Member | Harvard | MIT | Duke | University of Cambridge
Aman Nasir
Partner, sarmayacar
12+ years in Investment Banking Mergers and Acquisitions and investing roles in London with Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Canada and KPMG | Advising on over $10bn of transactions across fintech, wealth management, digital banks and insurance clients such as Metro Bank, Rathbones and Coutts | BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics | ACA
Ambareen Baig
Regional Insights & MERL Manager, Accelerate Prosperity
Research Project Design and Management | Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) | Data Analysis and Interpretation | Development and Implementation of Research Tools | Academic Training as a Researcher With a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology
SARAH QURESHI
CEO Aero Engine Craft (Pvt) Ltd.
Jet Engine Inventor, Aerospace Engineer, and Hobby Pilot | PhD in Aerospace Propulsion Engineering From Cranfield University, UK | Co-founder and CEO of Aero Engine Craft Private | Developing Eco-Friendly, Contrail-Free Aircraft Engines for the Global Aviation Industry.Academic Training as a Researcher With a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology
Maha Shahzad
Founder and CEO, BusCaro
On a Mission to Make Mobility Safe and Accessible for All Through BusCaro, a Tech-Based Startup | Has Held Key Positions in Foodpanda, Careem and Swvl
Mantahaa Tareen
Wellness trainer & Life coach, Mantahaa's Lifestyle and Wellness
Cooper Certified Nutritionist l Corporate Wellness Trainer l Fitness & Strength Expert l Lifestyle Coach
Who Should Attend?
- Startup Investors
- Venture Capitalists
- Angel Investors
- Startup Founders
- Sector & Industry Experts
- Procurement Leads
- Ecosystem Players
