Supporting Tribe’s mission to cultivate innovation and advance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.

Supporting research and special projects under the guidance of Dr. Claudia De Fuentes at Saint Mary’s University.▪ Assisting data collection and analysis for research in the immigration and agri-food sectors, funded by the Change Lab Action Research Initiative (CLARI), with the aim of advancing food sustainability in Nova Scotia and Canada.▪ Involved in organizing the second NACLICS PhD Academy and the first NACLICS conference at SMU, scheduled for June 2024.

Deputy to the Managing Director at LightCastle.At LightCastle, we create data-driven opportunities for growth and lasting impact.Key Highlights:▪ Country Coordinator for Biniyog Briddhi, a four-year impact fund supported by SDC Bangladesh (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) and Roots of Impact.▪ Buy-side Investment Advisory Team Lead for Startup Bangladesh Limited, a $65M government-backed VC fund.▪ Project Manager for the 4th batch of Founder Institute… Show more Deputy to the Managing Director at LightCastle.At LightCastle, we create data-driven opportunities for growth and lasting impact.Key Highlights:▪ Country Coordinator for Biniyog Briddhi, a four-year impact fund supported by SDC Bangladesh (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation) and Roots of Impact.▪ Buy-side Investment Advisory Team Lead for Startup Bangladesh Limited, a $65M government-backed VC fund.▪ Project Manager for the 4th batch of Founder Institute Bangladesh.▪ Project Manager for the successfully completed Bangladesh NutriStar 2019-20, supported by GAIN and WFP (World Food Programme). The 3-month competition selected the top 2 nutritious startups (sent to the global final in Singapore) from over 100 entries nationwide.▪ Successfully devised and submitted a policy recommendation on "Micro-credit Lending Policies for MFIs" to MRA, commissioned by BFPB-UKAID.▪ Project Manager for the successfully completed UN Women - Innovation Against GBV, a six-month incubator that selected, mentored, and launched 3 innovative solutions into the market from 70 ideas.▪ Project/Product Manager for a digital transformation project, delivering a customized job marketplace website to a North American client within six months.Key Clients:Biniyog Briddhi, SDC (Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation), GAIN, WFP (World Food Programme), WorldFish, VentureHive, UN Women, MBDA, BFP-B, MRA (Microcredit Regulatory Authority), i2i, UKAid, BASIS, OXFAM, BYLC, GEN, UNCDF, a2i, PMO, PKSFType of Work:Project Management, Business Strategy Development, Strategy Implementation, Business Analytics, Accelerator Programs, Entrepreneurship Bootcamps, Investment Strategy, Proposal Development, Market Research, Startup Mentorship Show less

Biniyog Briddhi is the latest impact investment initiative from LightCastle Partners, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and Roots of Impact through Public Private Development Partnership (PPDP). Biniyog Briddhi, launched in early 2020, is a multi-year programme dedicated to the mission of enabling impact enterprises of Bangladesh. In addition to my role at LightCastle Partners, I have been appointed to manage the local coordination of the Biniyog Briddhi… Show more Biniyog Briddhi is the latest impact investment initiative from LightCastle Partners, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and Roots of Impact through Public Private Development Partnership (PPDP). Biniyog Briddhi, launched in early 2020, is a multi-year programme dedicated to the mission of enabling impact enterprises of Bangladesh. In addition to my role at LightCastle Partners, I have been appointed to manage the local coordination of the Biniyog Briddhi Programme.Learn more at www.sie-b.org Show less

Sheba.xyz is one of the top 5 fastest growing startups and the largest service marketplace in BangladeshKey Highlights: • Raised $1M+ equity investment for pre-series A round of the company.• Achieved £300K development grant from UKAID.• Closed 20+ strategic partnerships and projects with public/private organizations.• Introduced new revenue channels in the platform: mobile recharge, bus tickets, movie tickets, 333 national hotlines.• Introduced digital financial… Show more Sheba.xyz is one of the top 5 fastest growing startups and the largest service marketplace in BangladeshKey Highlights: • Raised $1M+ equity investment for pre-series A round of the company.• Achieved £300K development grant from UKAID.• Closed 20+ strategic partnerships and projects with public/private organizations.• Introduced new revenue channels in the platform: mobile recharge, bus tickets, movie tickets, 333 national hotlines.• Introduced digital financial solutions: loans and insurance.• Achieved Exceptional Employee Award of 2018.Key Partners worked with: Robi, Grameenphone, Banglalink, Bagdoom, Daraz, Othoba, Pickaboo, Bikroy, AjkerDeal, Zero Gravity, Shawpno, Chaaldal, MUV, Shohoz.com, BDTickets, ZAARS, Toma Taxi, BRAC, Swisscontact, SSD-Tech, Pragati Insurance, BRAC Bank, City Bank, One Bank, NRB Bank, IPDC, United Commercial Bank Limited, EBL, DBBL, SSL, Bkash, Dmoney, Nagad, iPay, uPay, Okwallet, Telenor Health, Centre for Research and Information (CRI), A2i, 333, Startup Bangladesh, BFPBType of Work: Cross-promotion, Business Strategy Development, /Strategy Implementation, Revenue generation, Investment financing Show less

Reported directly to the CEO as a project coordinator. Supported multiple departments, creating impact in: • Brand & Marketing• Strategic Partnerships• Commercial Sales• Business Intelligence• Corporate Affairs• Strategic Business Units • Investment & Funding• Startup competitions and awards

Fab Lab Dhaka is a community fabrication facility for the residents of Dhaka city. We are part of a global community of 1000+ fablabs organized by the Center for Bits and Atoms at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The lab is self-managed under a membership driven model, where all individuals are contributors and decision makers. Vision Fab Lab Dhaka will be a major partner in innovative solutions created by the residents of this city. Mission Fab Lab Dhaka… Show more Fab Lab Dhaka is a community fabrication facility for the residents of Dhaka city. We are part of a global community of 1000+ fablabs organized by the Center for Bits and Atoms at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The lab is self-managed under a membership driven model, where all individuals are contributors and decision makers. Vision Fab Lab Dhaka will be a major partner in innovative solutions created by the residents of this city. Mission Fab Lab Dhaka wants to enable citizens of this city and country to turn their ideas into practical solutions for local problems by providing the best working and learning environment for makers and inventors. Show less