Saim Iqbal Email & Phone Number

Peter Thiel famously said, ‘Every moment in business happens only once.’ In short, I’m an army and university dropout trying to go from zero to one.At 18, I joined the Pakistan Military Academy as a cadet, rising to the top and even being selected to represent Pakistan at West Point in the US. But by 20, I was out of the army. This may sound like a Steve Jobs story— I wish!I decided to study computer science in Canada, juggling classes with jobs as a sales associate, snow shoveler, dishwasher—and some crypto losses along the way!Then came an opportunity: a role at a startup, Koii Network, where I began as a software developer but soon moved into operations. When tough times hit and people left, I found myself stepping up as head of operations. I had the privilege of representing Koii at events in Canada, Singapore, London, and Lisbon—a life-changing experience.During a brief sabbatical back in Pakistan, a friend had a horrific experience with a ride-hailing service. I realized then that nearly every woman I knew had a story about feeling unsafe using these services. Despite the outcry, nothing was being done to address this issue. It felt like a calling, and I founded PinkFly—a ride-hailing service to make women feel safe, comfortable, and empowered.