I advise early-stage businesses on strategy, financial planning & fund-raising. I also consult for a UNIDO program focussed on clean energy businesses. Our goal is to help them develop robust, commercially viable business models that can be financed through the private sector. I am also responsible for for investor outreach & overseeing transaction placements in the Pakistan portfolio. Aside from providing financial consulting services, I have also worked in the banking industry for over 12 years, and in the academia for another 7 years. I hold positions on the boards of Universal Network Systems Ltd., Cordoba Leasing Limited and MatrixFit (Pvt.) Ltd., where I actively contribute to strategic decisions.My background in banking equips me with insights into project selection, risk assessment, and the strategic structuring of financing. I also bring an academic perspective, allowing me to analyze investments within broader economic, political, cultural, and policy contexts.This multifaceted career path, encompassing advisory roles and board positions, enables me to provide well-rounded expertise to clients and partners. My passion lies in driving positive change in the climate and clean energy sectors, leveraging my skills, to shape a sustainable future.