Qahafa Azhad

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Bringing ideas to reality @ National Incubation Center, Hyderabad
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More than 20 years of experience in diversified Industries, particularly Pharmaceutical, Textile, Social Media & Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Currently leading a Digital Marketing Agency, doing consultancy & leading digital branding strategies of businesses to go online.Also working with IdeaGist. IdeaGist is the world’s largest virtual incubator for people with ideas. It is in use by 237,000+ users from 450+ communities worldwide. If you have an idea that can make a difference, solve a problem, or help people improve their lives and the lives of others, IdeaGist can help. It doesn't matter if your idea provides social benefits or commercial gains, you can use our incubator to launch it.IdeaGist is also supporting PM’s Startup Pakistan program (flagship initiative of PM’s Youth program under Kamyab Jawan Program).IdeaGist offering it's Practical Entrepreneur Training program for free to all Startup Pakistan participants, also providing idea incubation & start-up acceleration platform in Pakistan. IdeaGist Global Virtual Incubator offers a simple to follow process, access to entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and mentors, and it connects you with other like-minded people worldwide. Right now working with more than 70 partner universities (public & private) on a Startup Pakistan Program & providing all the tools & services in order to grow entrepreneurial & innovation ecosystem of Pakistan. Worked with leading garment exporters of Pakistan. Exports to the different buyers of the USA & EU.

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National Incubation Center, Hyderabad

National Incubation Center, Hyderabad

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  • National Incubation Center, Hyderabad
    Manager Program
    National Incubation Center, Hyderabad Jun 2022 - Present
    Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
    National Incubation Center Hyderabad is an Ignite National Technology Fund and MoITT funded LMKT & PTCL operated facility created to serve as a catalyst for Hyderabad & its surrounding cities.My main JD is to oversee the day-to-day management of the incubator’s programs. Ensure compliance with the funding contract and donor requirements. Serve as the main POC for incubatees, running 'Office Hours' and providing guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs.Responsible for creating a culture within the incubator’s program consistent with our core values: Integrity, excellence, teamwork. Maintain cordial relationships with partners and stakeholders, Expand the network that the incubatees can lean on for advice and support.Assist and report to Project Director in helping to grow the pipeline of opportunities.
  • Aspire Pakistan
    Founding Member
    Aspire Pakistan Nov 2021 - Present
    Pakistan
    To accelerate the growth of the knowledge economy in Pakistan by leading the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, while connecting stakeholders and creating socioeconomic prosperity in an equitable and sustainable manner. To achieve its goal, ASPIREASPIRE Pakistan engages all stakeholders, including Academia, Business/Industry, Government, Overseas Pakistanis, on-ground experts, young entrepreneurs, and relevant organizations, into an effective partnership, enhancing individual potential into collective opportunities.
  • Ideagist - Digital Incubation Platform
    Director National E&I Ecosystem Network
    Ideagist - Digital Incubation Platform Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Working to improve Pakistan's Entrepreneurial & Innovation Ecosystem by identifying the market players & make them a partner in this journey. As we believe that working in silos will not build an ecosystem of the country, therefore we all have to work together as a team. In this journey, till now we have signed MoU with more than 70 Universities & more than 30 (Public & Private) organizations that are working in the promotion of entrepreneurial & innovational activities in the country.Our target is to reach all universities, Colleges, Technical Institutions, and Madaris and early-stage startups, of Pakistan, for which in discussion with many Vice-Chancellors, Principles, Muftis & CEOs.Currently working with Business Incubation Centers & ORICs (Office of the Research Innovation & Commercialization) of partner institutions to provide a separate digital/virtual community for the Practical Entrepreneur Training & Idea Incubation for the students.Also work on community development & provides online orientation/training of their platform & help them in the registration of students & provide progress reports of their students.Working with Training Team in arranging & engaging students in Bootcamp, Training Sessions (Startup Pakistan) & Vocational Training on 7 Emerging Technologies.Working with Social Media Team in amplification of Social Media campaigns and planing live training sessions on YouTube & Facebook. Currently working on different projects with the social media team like,- Talent Intro Show - Mentor Features Show- Aik Idea Working with the Support team to provide support to Startup Pakistan Students during the training stage, ideation stage & incubation stage through Blog writing, WhatsApp, or by creating YouTube short help & tutorial videos.
  • Digi Squad
    Director Of Digital Media
    Digi Squad Sep 2018 - Nov 2021
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Leading Digi Squad, a Digital Marketing Startup or a marketing company, serving from national companies to renowned multinational companies around the globe. Focused on branding & consultancy of new businesses, so they can flourish & expand business & compete with any national or international brand. I believe in helping new startups with a simple aesthetic, minimalist solutions to their day to day marketing ventures.After COVID-19 Pandemic encouraging & working with different local businesses in designing their marketing & operational strategies so they can do business online as well.
  • Bedouin Pakistan
    Marketing Merchandising Manager
    Bedouin Pakistan Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Worked with one of the leading exporters of Pakistan. I have done marketing & merchandising for different buyers of the USA & EU for different companies.I have performed & lead the teams in different tasks throughout the textile career like multitasking for organizations such as marketing, sourcing, project management, operations, strategic business planning, R&D, costing, development, etc.My main duties and responsibilities were dealing with the customer for new orders, pricing, styling, delivery (all the negotiation) & right after confirmation brief the Merchandising & Quality teams about new orders so they can start working.Close coordination & planning with the customer & with the development team for timely completion of pre-production (Sampling/Development e.g, Making T&A, Garment Costings, Fabric Development, Fit Samples, Lab dipping, Embellishment Designing & development, PP Samples) stage & then work with the production team for on-time shipment. Also, parallel working with different customers & on new developments in order to keep in touch with the international trend & fashion market.From the start of textile career worked with many international brands like Zara, Mango, H&M, Aéropostale, Russell, Walmart, J. C. Penney, Steve & Barry, IFG, Champion, US Polo, Under Armour, The Timberland Company, Fila, Banana Republic, Kappa, Pull & Bear, Everlast, Lee Cooper, Kangol, C&A, Paper Denim, NFL (Teams), Profile, SoulCal, Lambretta, Jeans Fritz, Vingino, Paper Denim and many more.Specialties: - A self-starter character, enjoy working in a learning environment.- Strong organizational planning.- Good leadership qualities.- Can Work exclusively & under extreme pressure- Focused and Fast Moving
  • Synergies Worldwide
    Senior Merchandiser
    Synergies Worldwide Oct 2014 - Apr 2018
    Karachi, Pakistan
  • Wilson Asia
    Senior Marketing/Merchandising Executive
    Wilson Asia Jul 2012 - Sep 2014
    Karachi, Pakistn
  • Al Amin Exports
    Marketing Merchandising
    Al Amin Exports May 2010 - Jul 2012
  • Crown Textile
    Senior Merchandiser
    Crown Textile May 2009 - May 2010
  • Regent Apparel Sourcing
    Marketing Merchandising Manager
    Regent Apparel Sourcing Sep 2006 - Apr 2009
  • J&M Clothing Co.
    Marketing Merchandising Manager
    J&M Clothing Co. Nov 2005 - Aug 2006
    Karachi, Pakistan
  • Siddiqsons Denim (Garment Division)
    Marketing Merchandising
    Siddiqsons Denim (Garment Division) Sep 2004 - Oct 2005
    Karachi, Pakistan
  • Ali & Sameer International (Pvt.) Ltd
    Merchandiser
    Ali & Sameer International (Pvt.) Ltd Feb 2002 - Aug 2004
    Karachi, Pakistan

Qahafa Azhad Skills

Apparel Merchandising Textiles Product Development Target Costing Textile Industry Knitwear Fashion Denim Export Sourcing Trend Global Sourcing Wovens Management Project Planning Retail Weaving Teamwork Trend Analysis Forecasting Strategy Sportswear Planning Strategic Financial Planning Private Label Costing Financial Planning Time Management Google Apps Strategic Planning Human Resources Public Relations Digital Marketing Marketing Strategy Business Planning Start Ups Online Branding Project Management Idea Incubation

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Qahafa Azhad attended Karachi University, Govt. Premier College.

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Qahafa Azhad has skills like Apparel, Merchandising, Textiles, Product Development, Target Costing, Textile Industry, Knitwear, Fashion, Denim, Export, Sourcing, Trend.

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