Naimul Abd Email and Phone Number
- Leading startup & impact ecosystem builder in the Nordics.- Rebuilding Connect Öst through a combination of startup programs, events, investor initiatives, partnerships, and strategic communication. Connect is Sweden's largest network of investors.- Transformed Stockholm’s leading social entrepreneurship organization by building 5X startups deal-flow by revamping events and outreach, enabling more than two dozen ecosystem partnerships, and shifting focus to impact-tech.- Rebuilt world’s leading startup community Startup Grind in Stockholm / Nordics.- Rebuilt world’s leading pre-seed accelerator Founder Institute in Stockholm and expanded to Sweden and later to the Nordic region.- Launched world’s leading pitching community Founders Live in Stockholm and expanded this to the Nordic region.- Managed three EU-funded acceleration projects with 200+ startups.- Mentored at leading accelerators including Techstars and DEEP Ecosystems.- Managed large-scale events / summits including Stockholm Entrepreneurs Day (2020, 2022 and 2023), Nordic Startup Festival (2022 & 2023), Nordic Pitch Battle (2022), Founder Institute Nordics Early-Stage Startup Summit (Spring 2023 & Fall 2023), and Startup Grind Nordics Regional Summit (2023).- Supporting thousands of entrepreneurs every year with my ecosystem organization Nutty Ventures AB and building a portfolio of startups through my venture-builder Globalities AB.- Transformed 20+ Multinational Brands (including Nestlé, Tetra Pak, Honda, Coca Cola, etc.) through leadership roles at advertising and research agencies as strategy director, creative director, research director, account director, regional head.- Tripled the topline of a fast-growing retailer / fashion chain over a period of 5y from USD 30M to USD 100M by doubling the retail footprint and managing 10+ internal and external brands, building a team of marketing, communications, insights, and digital channel managers along with an extensive external agencies partner network, and managing a marketing & retail budget of USD 3M.- Awarded Diversity Prize (2018, Växjö, Sweden) for innovation & entrepreneurship.- Global Startup Leadership Award (2022) from Founder Institute.- Finalist in the Nordic Startup Ecosystem Hero (2023) at the Nordic Startup Awards.- Active network of 1000s of experts, entrepreneurs and investors around the world.#Startups #Ecosystems #Brands #Partnerships #Growth
Sweban - Swedish Business Angel Networks
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Founder And CeoSweban - Swedish Business Angel NetworksStockholm, Se
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Chief Executive OfficerSweban Aug 2024 - PresentStockholm, Se
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Chief Executive OfficerConnect Sverige Region Öst Oct 2023 - PresentStockholm, SeConnect runs one of Sweden's largest investor networks with 500+ investors all over Sweden.We connect entrepreneurs with Capital, Competence, and Connections. -
Regional Director NordicsFounder Institute Oct 2021 - PresentPalo Alto, Ca, Us -
Regional Director NordicsStartup Grind Sep 2020 - PresentPalo Alto, California, Us -
Regional Director NordicsFounders Live Dec 2022 - PresentSeattle, Wa, UsFounders Live is the world's largest pitching community in 110+ cities worldwide. -
Techstars Startup Digest Stockholm / Nordics (Curator)Techstars Startup Digest Feb 2023 - PresentUs -
Startup MentorTechstars Sep 2022 - PresentNew York City, New York, Us -
Startup MentorDeep Ecosystems Jan 2023 - PresentMunich, Bavaria, De -
FounderNutty Ventures Apr 2021 - Present -
Co-FounderBrim - Brands For Impact Feb 2020 - PresentSe -
Co-FounderJapyo Feb 2020 - Present -
Startup Investor & AdvisorGlobalities Ab Oct 2015 - Present- Globalities AB is an innovation hub supporting early-stage startups in Sweden- We sit on board of several startups and provide strategy, innovation, and commercialization support to the teams- Startups that we have previously exited: Pitchler (www.pitchler.com) -
Business Adviser And Partnerships LeadCoompanion Aug 2018 - Jun 2023Stockholm, Stockholms Län, SeCoompanion Stockholm is a Swedish state-funded entrepreneurship, social innovation, and ecosystem development organization:- Doubled the startup creation and support momentum (more than 1000 entrepreneurs / startups, 52% women) through a team of business coaches in Stockholm- Created an ecosystem of 20+ strategic partnerships including Norrsken Foundation, Impact Hub, Connect Sverige, Sting, Desifer / Founder Institute, Microsoft for Startups and Venture Cup- Organized / hosted / attended / addressed more than 50 events / workshops / meetups- Worked in Coompanion Sweden 2025/2030 transformation group, developed several internal change initiatives including Coompanion NEXT and Future Coop, and spearheading organizational transformation in line with developments in entrepreneurship, innovation, impact and tech sectors- Conceptualized and launched “Stockholm Entrepreneurs Day 2020” -
Project ManagerCoompanion Jan 2016 - Dec 2018Stockholm, Stockholms Län, SeHeaded the EU-funded co-working space / incubator Step Two:- Enrolled & trained 40+ companies through coaching and mentor ring- Organized more than 100 networking and skills enhancement events and workshops- Provided a road map to improve the innovation ecosystem for foreign entrepreneurs in Sweden
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FounderPitchler Apr 2016 - May 2017Växjö, Kronoberg, SeGlobalities AB founded the pitching platform Pitchler and took an early-exit, leaving the venture with a team of capable entrepreneurs. -
Director Western RegionNielsen Nov 2012 - Mar 2014New York, Ny, UsNielsen is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available of consumers and markets worldwide:- Headed three departments: Western Region, Financial Services, Qualitative Practice- Built a sustainable revenue stream in Western Region consumer insights business- Created a strong multi-country Qualitative Practice team and delivered strong growth- Strengthened the company’s position in Financial Services vertical (banking and insurance)- Trained the teams to manage key relationships including Tetra Pak, Bupa, Unilever, Philips, Toyota, IKEA, World Bank -
General Manager MarketingService Sales Corporation Aug 2007 - Aug 2012Lahore, Punjab, PkSSC is Pakistan's leading retailer with more than 500 company-operated retail stores, 1500 independent retailers, marketing agreements with leading international brands:- Tripled company revenues over a period of 5 years from USD 30M to USD 100M- Managed annual budget of around USD 3M through marketing and retail teams- Created marketing partners network including creative, media, digital, and PR agencies- Managed advertising, promotions, and digital marketing for 15+ internal and external brands; trade marketing and visual merchandising for retail network; and corporate communication, PR, CSR, and consumer Insights to build a strong business brand; and company’s P&L as management team member -
Senior ManagerOasis International Jan 2006 - Jul 2007Oasis International, Pakistan (now Kantar, Pakistan www.tnsglobal.com/office/tns-pakistan ) is a leading data, insights, and consulting company:- Doubled the business as the Resident Head for Lahore region within one year- Trained the business team to manage 15+ multinational / key clients- Led a Brand Architecture and Portfolio Rationalization project for AkzoNobel - Set up groundwork for establishment research for people meters in Pakistan- Developed an advertising pre-testing system (SMART) that was selected over competing international systems by our key client Nestlé- Conducted several training sessions for clients including a strategy workshop for Telenor -
Director Marketing (Later Marketing Consultant For The Group)University Of South Asia Apr 2004 - Dec 2005Lahore, PkUniversity of South Asia is a chartered private sector university:- Instrumental in the successful launch and first wave of admissions - Built communications team and programs for both traditional and digital media- Managed in-campus engagement activities through admissions, front-office, and events teams- Worked closely with rector on strategy, academic calendar alignment, and government relations- Advised the owners / board on new initiatives including a TV channel and hyper mart -
Creative, Strategic Planning, & Research DirectorSb&B Advertising Jun 1999 - Apr 2004SB&B Advertising & PR and SB&B Marketing Research (https://sbbresearch.net/) are sister concerns. - Led a team of managers responsible for a portfolio of 50+ clients- Grew the marketing research company from a startup to top five in the country (10X growth)- Developing consumer research practices and protocols for quantitative research- Managed dozens of key initiatives for multinational clients including Alpha-Teens project for Coca Cola, Brand Health Tracker for Honda, Water Business Launch for Nestlé, Category Understanding Insights for Tetra Pak, Habits and Practices for British Council, Mystery Customer Program for Pizza Hut- Positioned the ad agency as a design studio and did hands-on creative, copy writing and pitching in telecom, retail, FMCG, real estate, and education sectors -
Strategic Planning DirectorRed Communication Arts Nov 1997 - Jun 1999Lahore , Punjab, PkRED is an affiliate of Publicis Groupe and is a leading ad agency:- Headed agency’s largest client as Account Director- Aligned client servicing, creative, and media departments around strategic campaign planning- Helped account management teams pitch to management and marketing teams of 20+ clients including Standard Chartered Bank and British American Tobacco- Developing internal process flows and systems for the ad agency
Naimul Abd Education Details
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Linnaeus UniversityEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
Hyper IslandDigital Marketing
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Linnaeus UniversityMarketing
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Lahore University Of Management SciencesOrganizational Leadership
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Imperial College Of Business StudiesMaster Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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University Of The PunjabCommerce
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Aitchison CollegeHigh School
Frequently Asked Questions about Naimul Abd
What company does Naimul Abd work for?
Naimul Abd works for Sweban - Swedish Business Angel Networks
What is Naimul Abd's role at the current company?
Naimul Abd's current role is Founder and CEO.
What schools did Naimul Abd attend?
Naimul Abd attended Linnaeus University, Hyper Island, Linnaeus University, Lahore University Of Management Sciences, Imperial College Of Business Studies, University Of The Punjab, Aitchison College.
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