Ali Bin Shaheen Email and Phone Number

Managed local and global business & product development for all software services offered by Abstract Hub● Proposition development and market research for potential opportunities in AI. ● Managed all AI related software projects.

Responsibilities: I was responsible to onboard and facilitate global startups with product development, fundraising, business development & expansion. Client: Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd (Hong Kong)– Dry Bulk Shipping Company • Managed complete prototype development on Microsoft PowerApps for shipping fleet management application through a team of developers and designers. Client: ZOD Tech (UK) - Gen AI solution for fashion retailers in North America & UK (https://zod.global/)• Facilitated MVP development of Gen AI solution for fashion retailers in the UK.• Conducted market research of AI in fashion industry.• Set up and managed dataroom and CRM for fundraising operations. • Facilitated fundraising initiatives; investor deck development, investor management, due-diligence, financial modeling support, pitching to investors.• Facilitated proposal development for B2B sales and supporting sales team with lead generation.Client: IMAN (Uzbekistan) - 500 Global backed Islamic Fintech solution (https://imaninvest.com/)• Developed go-to-market strategy for expansion across MENAP (UAE, Saudi, Pakistan etc)• Set up and managed processes, KPIs and CRM tools for Expansion & Business Development. • Responsible for enterprise sale (B2B2C) to banks and fintech in Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia.• Facilitated in proposal development for B2B2C sales and pitch deck for fundraising.

Raabtaa is an on-demand staffing platform for blue collar workers, matching them to local and international opportunities.• Onboarded 7000+ users on the platform, achieving 40% MoM growth• Onboarded and managed 20+ clients, ensuring 1500+ job openings on the platform• Responsible to oversee cross-border recruitment opportunities in Middle east• Responsible for business development and day-to-day operations• Managed and developed revenue generating commercial products • Scouted the best talent from Pakistan, Myanmar, and Singapore• Managed and developed user acquisition and retention strategies• Co-responsible for raising investment, got connected to 100+ investors & angels. Secured initial funding from Singapore based VC – Antler. • Ensured legal compliance of Pakistan & Singapore office

Raabtaa Tech got inducted into the 3rd cohort of Microsoft for Startups Middle East Startups GrowthX Accelerator - in partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office.Raabtaa was part of the fortunate 12 shortlisted startups from the MENAP region.Raabtaa won "Best Pitch Award" at the Microsoft for Startups Demo Day.

Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm that invests in the defining technology companies of tomorrow.Raabtaa Tech was one of the 7 out of 40+startups that received funding by the end of the program, to execute its idea in Pakistan.

Responsibilities: I was responsible to onboard and facilitate startups, digital/tech companies with market research, product management, business development and expansion needs.Client: WonderTech - Tech company providing AI/AR/VR solution (https://wonder-tech.co/)• Facilitated product management & business development for an AI enabled solution that gathers consumer insights in retail stores using computer vision.• Executed successful pilot project with Shell retail for the AI solution.• Facilitated business development for Augmented reality enabled marketing solution to brands.Client: Resource Linked - Technology & BPO Company (https://www.resourcelinked.com/)• Facilitated business development, contributing to a revenue of PKR 20 Million for fiscal year 2020-21. Client: SnappRetail - Retail fintech & POS Solution for micro-retailers (https://www.snappretail.io/)• Managed product development for POS App in collaboration with key stakeholders (micro-retailers, in-house developers, founding team).• Recruited, trained and managed team of sales agents for deployment of POS solution.• Initiated the city-wide pilot, by onboarding retailers and kiryana stores on the POS solution in Karachi, with recorded transactions of more than PKR 17 Million for the pilot period.• Managed fundraising department and secured VC-backed funding of $300,000.

Responsibilities: I was responsible to onboard and facilitate clients in the Clean Tech & Smart Infrastructure solution sector with their business development, market research and expansion needs. Client: Modulus Tech - UN Recognized Prefabricated Housing solution. (https://modulus-tech.com/)• Developed BD strategy and set up sale structure contributing to revenue of PKR 5 Million for fiscal year of 2019-20.• Managed & designed projects related to affordable housing, government projects, employee housing & tourism.• Managed expansion & facilitated product development for for new products for prefabricated private dens (OKOPOD) & pet homes (OKOPET).Client: World Bank (https://energydata.info/)• Facilitated the launch in Karachi, Pakistan for EnergyData.info platform of WorldBank - a data & analytics solutions for the Energy sector.Client: BarqBox Technologies - Locally produced lithium batteries for Solar. (https://barqbox.com/)• Facilitated soft launch of Barqbox Lithium batteries in South Region with various players of Solar Energy sector.Client: Kare Engineering - UN Recoginzed Solar enabled water purification solution provider in Turkey & France (http://www.kareeng.com/)• Conducted market research & facilitated expansion in Pakistan for "Solar Water"; a solar enabled water purification solution.

Short academic stint to Netherlands to research on various smart city models across Europe in the University of Twente. After the program, through cold calling I setup meetings and visited various smart city labs, government agencies, smart city projects & initiatives in France, Vienna, Italy, Germany etc

• Responsible for researching on business opportunities related to CPEC, infrastructure development, water management, healthcare, wet land tourism, transportation, affordable housing and waste to energy projects. • Responsible for facilitating Chinese companies on various investment opportunities in Pakistan. • Developed reports and presentations on transportation industry of Karachi, wetland tourism and innovative construction technology for Chinese counterparts, government and the armed forces. • Responsible for development and facilitation of unsolicited proposal for the government on transportation via electric buses in Karachi.• Facilitated in development of bid for hybrid buses for Peshawar Bus Rapid Transport System (The bid was a runner-up, having qualified the technical side).• Facilitated in development of unsolicited proposal for the government on affordable housing in Sindh and Punjab.• Part of the team that introduced Light Gauged Steel System Built Housing in Pakistan.• Responsible for being a liaison between the provincial government and Chinese counterparts.• Responsible for coordinating with various housing developers, constructors, armed forces for housing projects.• Responsible for facilitation of human resource hiring for the subsidiaries of the parent company.

● Responsible for business development & account management● Conducted nationwide primary research on various incubators, accelerator, and startup consultancy.● Set up startup consulting initiative “Secret Sauce” to manage Unilever Foundry’s Program for startups.

• Whisper O (A social media app that maps people's life journey): Responsible for business development, marketing, research, product refinement, campaign management and strategic guidance• E-Panchayat (An online ADR system platform): Consulted in product development and generating leads• AlShomookh (Wood watch manufacturer and seller in Jordan and Saudia): Devised marketing plan to scale business in Saudia and Jordan.• Peopleclaim.com (An online dispute resolution platform in the US): Facilitated in research and market analysis for expansion in Pakistan

Responsible for dealing with website redesigning, brand development & client management. Reported directly to the CEO for corporate rebranding & marketing related concerns.

AIESEC is a UN recognized, global youth empowerment and cultural exchange organization.• Responsible for Managing 4 Local Committees with 400+ member base and a National Team responsible for exchange, marketing, finance, talent management and business development.• Responsible for translating global strategies into national strategies• Responsible for organizing 4 National Conferences and facilitating in the agenda delivery.• Responsible for member development, training and guidance across 4 AIESEC regions in 3 cities.• Responsible for Business Development and External Relations on a National Level (Handled 15 Clients).• Responsible for dealing with the AIESEC Board, Government authorities, ministries to facilitate AIESEC• Represented AIESEC in Pakistan as Chief Delegate in Taiwan and Cambodia, in the International Congress and International President’s Meeting respectively• Repositioned AIESEC in Pakistan in the corporate world through a campaign named as AIESEC Bandwagon.• Responsible for initiating the cause of Cervical Cancer awareness in Pakistan through AIESEC with GlaxoSmithKline.• Initiated International projects like:1. “Dear Neighbor” with AIESEC in India, to create an atmosphere of cultural understanding between the two nations 2. “Experience Pakistan” to rebrand Pakistan on a global level in order to break the stereotypical image.• Achieved an increase in Business Development by 1505.5% compared to preceding year

AIESEC is a UN recognized, global youth empowerment and cultural exchange organization.• Responsible for Sales and Business Development on a national level.• Responsible for Client Servicing.

• Analyzed Abbott's culture, core values and competencies to design a modular-structured learning and development framework.• Analyzed the development needs identified by employees so that they can be targeted and addressed through training and other interventions.• Designed different HR SOPs and process maps.• Facilitated in designing Employee Satisfaction Survey.

AIESEC is a UN recognized, global youth empowerment and cultural exchange organization.• Responsible for leading, tracking, training and aligning cross functional teams of 6 portfolios (Finance & Legal, Marketing & Communications, Projects, Talent Management, Business Development ICX and OGX) and members from all over Karachi• Responsible for making strategies that would ensure organizational growth and translating mission and vision into reality.• Achieved 58% growth in OGX, 51% growth in ICX and 61% growth in Sales.• Initiated a successful CSR project regarding sustainability and Volunteerism.•Represented Pakistan in AIESEC International Congress 2012 held in Russia with an audience of 700 from 110 countries•Represented Pakistan in AIESEC Global Youth to Business Forum held in Russia.

• Dealt with Client servicing for Qarshee, Meat One, Borjan, Bayer.• Responsible for market research, conducting surveys, making survey reports and presentations.• Developed communication plans and strategies for different brands, advertisements• Copy writing in Creative Department. • Gained experience regarding ATL activities

• Dealt with recruitment, training and supervision of Brand Ambassadors.• Supervised the activation within Karachi, gained experience regarding BTL activities.• Dealt with Inventory Management