Nayab brings over a decade of experience in television and broadcast media, working with top global networks like Network18 (CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, & CNN-IBN), Zee Group, and STAR TV, reaching an audience of over 670 million worldwide. Her expertise spans various genres—Business News (English and Regional), General Entertainment (Regional)—where she specialized in Brand Development, Marketing, and Events. Through strategic brand campaigns, customized content innovations, and large-scale events, Nayab has significantly contributed to both direct and indirect revenue growth.As an entrepreneur, she founded Bohra Pantry, a USA-based spice brand for Bohra cuisine, and co-founded Indian Food Trail, a food-tech platform empowering Indian women through micro-entrepreneurship. Indian Food Trail allowed users to experience authentic home-cooked regional Indian cuisines, while also donating a meal to a child in need for every meal sold. Recognized as a SMART 50 startup by IIM-C and the Department of Science and Technology in 2018, the venture stood out among 15,000 global startups.Nayab is experienced in venture capital, with a focus on E-commerce, Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail & Distribution, Media, and FinTech. She earned a global fellowship from Included VC, placing in the top 3% of global applicants across forty-one nationalities.A passionate advocate for women, Nayab serves on the board and is President Elect of the Federation of Houston Professional Women (FHPW), supporting women of color and women-led organizations. She was honored as a Woman of Excellence 2022 by FHPW and recognized by the Texas Business Hall of Fame, where she received the T.T. & W.F. Chao Award and scholarship.
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Co-Founder And CeoScreengramLeague City, Tx, Us -
Adjunct FacultyUniversity Of Houston Aug 2024 - PresentHouston, Tx, UsSenior Consultant and Adjunct Professor for the SURE℠ Program, a unique multi-sided program that helps local area entrepreneurs build their business plans. The Entrepreneurs work with student consultants in a hands-on consulting lab that develops leadership and project management skills while teaching business acumen. -
Board MemberMroplan Jun 2024 - Present -
Co-FounderWhat Now Labs Jan 2024 - PresentA venture studio, where the question "What now?" is at the core of everything we do. -
Senior Portfolio ManagerCougar Investment Fund, L.L.C. Aug 2023 - Dec 2023Houston, Texas, Us -
Portfolio ManagerCougar Investment Fund, L.L.C. Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Houston, Texas, Us -
Equity AnalystCougar Investment Fund, L.L.C. Aug 2022 - Jan 2023Houston, Texas, Us -
Senior AssociateTupper Lake Partners Jun 2022 - Oct 2022Houston, Tx, Us -
Venture Capital Fellow (Class '22)Included Vc Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 -
Venture FellowGoose Capital Jun 2021 - Jun 2022Houston, Tx, Us -
Director Of Operations And MemberThe Us Space Jun 2020 - Jun 2022 -
FounderBohra Pantry Oct 2015 - Jan 2022Bohra Pantry specializes in spices for the Bohra Cuisine, traditionally available in India. www.bohrapantry.com -
Cougar Venture FundUniversity Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of Business Aug 2021 - Dec 2021Houston, Tx, Us -
Co FounderIndian Food Trail Jul 2016 - Dec 2018Indian Food trail, a food-tech platform that offers home-dining experiences by empowering Indian home-chefs located across the globe.
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Senior Manager, MarketingCnbc-Tv18 Jun 2011 - Sep 2013
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ConsultantStar India Pvt. Ltd. Jan 2011 - Mar 2011Mumbai, Maharashtra, In -
Deputy Manager (Marketing), Cnbc-Tv18 & Brand Manager, Cnbc AwaazCnbc Tv18 Dec 2007 - Nov 2010
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Sr. ExecutiveZee Entertainment Enterprise Ltd. Jun 2006 - Dec 2007Mumbai, Maharashtra, In -
Programming InternSony Entertainment Television Jan 2006 - Mar 2006Mumbai, Maharashtra, In -
Freelance Event & Pr ExecutiveIndian Television Dot Com,Red Pepper Communications,Fountainhead Events,Cineyug,Opus Planet & 70 Emg Jul 2002 - Aug 2004
Nayab Contractor Education Details
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University Of Houston, C.T. Bauer College Of BusinessMaster Of Business Administration - Mba -
Mica | The School Of IdeasBroadcast Management -
University Of MumbaiBachelor Of Business Administration - Bba
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Nayab Contractor attended University Of Houston, C.t. Bauer College Of Business, Mica | The School Of Ideas, University Of Mumbai.
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