Muhammad Ali Qasim Khan Email & Phone Number

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Led the gender equity initiative at Bahria Innovation Center, partnering with the US State Department and RAIN Catalyst USA, to empower women entrepreneurs in the twin cities of Pakistan.• Enabled access to incubators, mentorship, networking opportunities, and grants to support business expansion.• Provided access to state-of-the-art R&D and incubation facilities at the university.• Developed and delivered customized curriculum and training to foster innovation and entrepreneurial excellence.• Organized visits to Eugene, Oregon, facilitating connections with US entrepreneurs.• Acted as a liaison between partners, governments, and industry leaders to foster collaboration and scale business models.• Conducted impactful venture commercialization training workshops and coaching sessions.• Established connections with prominent US entrepreneurial networks to bolster support for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Spearheaded the development of Bahria University's startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, leveraging expertise to evaluate business opportunities and formulate growth strategies.• Secured support from the Government of Pakistan for the development of a state-of-the-art business incubator and accelerator, showcasing prowess in procuring funding and driving strategic initiatives. • Forged strategic partnerships with renowned global ecosystem and tech giants, fostering collaboration and expanding resources for entrepreneurial endeavors.• Orchestrated successful business plan competitions, technology entrepreneurship summits, entrepreneurship bootcamps, and hackathons in collaboration with esteemed organizations.• Demonstrated proficiency in project management, financial planning, and effective communication to drive initiatives forward within deadline-driven environments.• Mentored and scaled startups across diverse sectors including Agri-tech, Health-tech, and Ed-tech, driving economic growth and innovation.• Designed and executed impactful programs, championing women enterprise development via entrepreneurship and empowering unemployed youth with the Project Empower Nation initiative, fostering diversity and economic development in the startup ecosystem.• Successfully secured national and international grants up to PKR 96 million (USD 0.7 million) for startups, furthering their growth and impact.• Responsible for achieving prestigious recognition as one of Pakistan's top-ranked Business Incubators by both the Higher Education Commission and the World Bank Group, affirming dedication to excellence and innovation in fostering startup success.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Served as a visiting faculty member at Bahria Business School, instructing undergraduate and MBA students in courses including Project Management, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, International Business, and Contemporary Issues in Business.• Utilized my extensive professional and academic experience to provide students with indispensable skills tailored for success in the globalized marketplace, with a focus on fostering critical thinking and adaptability.• Went beyond traditional teaching duties to offer mentorship, creating a supportive learning environment conducive to the exchange of ideas and knowledge, and collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and initiatives.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

Responsible for managing Business innovation and development aspects of various Startups by working with a team, designing and creating specialized ICT solutions, providing consultancy, creative marketing and business solutions to SME's and new venture. Areas of focus include planning, brand management & monitoring, applied research, evaluation, implementation and commercializing of the said project activities. Developing detailed implementation plan for the project reflecting required tasks, and timeframe for implementation, financial requirements and task assignments.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Played a pivotal role within TMUC Pakistan's International as a faculty member of the MBA program, aligned with renowned institutions such as London School of Economics (LSE) and Royal Holloway, by enriching students' educational journeys with a comprehensive global perspective.• As a visiting faculty member, effectively communicated intricate concepts to students while providing invaluable mentorship, ensuring their readiness to navigate the dynamic and interconnected nature of the global business landscape.• Emphasized the cultivation of critical thinking skills and instilled the necessary confidence in students, empowering them to excel both academically and professionally in an increasingly competitive and diverse environment.

Islamabad, Pakistan

• Served as a Senior Training Instructor for the International Labor Organization’s (ILO) Start & Improve Your Business (SIYB) program, a management-training initiative focused on starting and enhancing small businesses to generate more and better employment opportunities. With a vast global network, reaching an estimated 4.5 million trainees in 2,500 partner institutions, It stands as one of the largest management training systems supporting micro and small enterprises (MSEs) worldwide• Facilitated comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops, delivering in-depth modules on business management principles and effective instructional techniques.• Conducted rigorous candidate selection processes to identify and recruit highly qualified individuals as SIYB Trainers, ensuring expertise in entrepreneurship and teaching.• Executed Training of Entrepreneurs (ToE) cycles for each SIYB package, providing hands-on guidance and mentorship to entrepreneurs and beneficiaries across Pakistan.• Engaged in Competency Reinforcement Workshops (CRW) as needed, addressing challenges faced by Trainer candidates to optimize the quality and impact of SIYB trainings.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive project plan for the Incubation Center Management (ICM) course, guiding managers in establishing and operating incubators. • Led strategic planning and nationwide implementation of PEP Foundation’s ICM Program, targeting universities in Pakistan.• Managed all aspects of course design, launch, including developing a Monitoring & Evaluation framework and establishing regional incubation hubs. • Communicated progress updates and program status to senior leadership on regular basis.• Directed forecasting activities and set program performance goals and objectives accordingly. Created a financial sustainability plan to ensure long-term success of the ICM Program, fostering collaboration and empowerment in the startup ecosystem.

Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Initiated and directed dynamic initiatives as Manager of Innovation and Commercialization at Foundation University Islamabad, cultivating a culture of innovation within the organization.• Successfully orchestrated commercialization strategies, forging strategic partnerships, and translating pioneering concepts into tangible products and services inform of research-spinoffs.• Collaborated with faculty, researchers, and department heads to align research programs with university goals. Fostered relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including industry partners and funding agencies.• Championed industrial engagement efforts, effectively bridging the gap between academia and industry to facilitate knowledge exchange and drive collaborative initiatives.• Played a pivotal role in elevating the university's reputation and influence in the innovation landscape through strategic partnerships and initiatives.• Developed and implemented comprehensive commercialization policies, bringing various industrial partners and stakeholders onto the same page, thus helping bridge the academia-industry gap.

Islamabad, Islāmābād, Pakistan

• Served as Program Manager and Communication Specialist for the collaborative initiative between USAID and UNDP, the "FATA Economic Revitalization Project" (FERP), overseeing incubation, business processes, and monitoring/evaluation.• Imparted business incubation services to entrepreneurs from North Waziristan, South Waziristan, and Khyber District as part of UNDP's FERP, funded and supported by USAID.• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with timelines.• Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying resources and key activities to meet objectives within budget constraints. Supported entrepreneurs through mentoring, coaching, and training, while also reducing financial risk through grants.• Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of budding entrepreneurs, featuring practical workshops and seminar sessions with leading experts from the development sector.• Developed a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem to foster innovation and support startups across Pakistan, particularly in conflict-affected areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).• Played a pivotal role in bridging gaps to inaccessible areas, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and facilitating the commercialization of startups and SMEs. • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes, solving complex problems and sharing best practices to enhance future planning and execution. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, project integration, risk analysis, project quality management, and communication management to ensure the success of the FERP initiative.

Islamabad, Pakistan

Responsible for managing various Startups by leading a team, working on designing and creating specialized ICT solutions, providing Business Consultancy, Creative Marketing and Business Solutions to SME's and New Venture. Areas of focus include Planning, Brand Management & Monitoring , Applied Research , Evaluation , Implementation and Commercializing of the said project activities. Developing detailed implementation plan for the project reflecting required tasks, and time frame for implementation, financial requirements and task assignments.

Islamabad, Pakistan

Worked on various freelance/independent projects (Directing, Producing and Writing) for ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations), PTV (Pakistan Television Network) and different Media Houses located in the region.

Islamabad, Pakistan / Karachi, Pakistan

Responsible for Making, Managing and Marketing of Viral Contents ( Articles, Blogs, Vines, Videos and Meme's), The Social Media Strategy and PR and Promotional Activities.

Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Worked as an assistant creative director at the creative department of MindWorks Media and as an actor in one of the most successful Movie Produced in Pakistan i.e. “Waar”. Duties Included Managing the production process, concept building, script writing and editing. Working collaboratively and responsively with clients to author project objectives and creative vision. Work with Project Managers to plan and schedule projects and ensure they stay on schedule. Oversee and Direct team members in the coordination of information to our production team

Karachi, Pakistan

Banking operations, credit risk and International Trade & Foreign Remittance. Assisted the Department Head with various tasks including Central Bank protocols, provided assistance to senior staff personnel with opening letters of credit to the firm’s clients. Prepared documentary work, for submission to the Central Bank. On foreign remittances and transactions of similar nature. Furthermore, submitted a report to the President AKBL on how to improve the image and operations of the Bank

Islamabad, Pakistan

Summer Intern at the subject company, an initiative of Shahzad International Pvt. Ltd (Group of Companies) in the administrative division. Went under constant rotation in various departments, learnt about various methods used and applied in exploration of gems and minerals.

Bs Joint Hons, Economics And Finance, A

Activities and Societies: -Assistant Research Head of the Egalitarians (Economics) society of IoBM. -Publication of articles; “The Crisis.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing Research, A

Activities and Societies: -Active Member of the Media and Marketing Society and The Business Club at Bahria University Islamabad..