Telenor Velocity

𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 🥁 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 - 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 "𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽" Are you a startup founder eager to learn how startups survive through tough times? A visionary leader and seasoned entrepreneur, Umair Aslam is the Co-Founder of Markaz Technologies (YC W22) and a former senior professional at Telenor Pakistan. With decades of expertise in #growth and #marketing, Umair has built a reputation as a strategic thinker who delivers results. After excelling in the corporate world, where he honed his skills driving impactful campaigns and innovative strategies, Umair embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. Whether leading from the front or building cutting-edge platforms, Umair exemplifies #resilience, #creativity, and the drive to inspire meaningful #change. Come join us for a fascinating story that delves into the complex world of startups, exploring the highs and lows of entrepreneurial ventures and the harsh realities that come with it. Dive deep with Umair to hear the tough times he has faced at his startup. Duckstories is our flagship event where seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals talk about their failures, shamelessly. This Duckstories 🐣 community meetup is your backstage pass to the rollercoaster ride 🎢 of failures and triumphs that sculpted Umair into a tech entrepreneur. 🗓️ 19 December 2024 🕟 4:00-5:00 PM 📍 Telenor Pakistan, Islamabad 👉🏻 Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d_fND-Ue #Duckstories #TelenorVelocity #StartupJourney #LessonsInFailure

Cynia Ejaz our Head of Corporate Innovation was invited at the NIC Islamabad to mentor startups as part of the Founder Institute's session on: Co-Founder & Team. She shared her learnings as an entrepreneur and leader on what builds trust amongst co-founders and how to build a successful core team for your startup. Khurrum Ashfaque, Areej Khan, Farah N. Samuel

Our very own Director Segments, Umar Waheed will be joining as one of the esteemed trainers for the 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 workshop designed by Invest2Innovate (i2i) and powered by Visa Foundation. Telenor Pakistan's thought leadership continues to play a pivotal role in supporting young and aspiring entrepreneurs take their amazing entrepreneurial journeys a notch ahead! #thoughtleadership #growth #scale #startups #innovation Khurrum Ashfaque Areej Khan Andreas Høgberg Waqas Aman Ullah Ahsan Maykan Awais Vohra Shan Haq Magnus Müller Cynia Ejaz Farah N. Samuel

𝗟𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱! Telenor Velocity proudly concluded the final episode of #Duckstories2024 with a packed house! The highlight of the event was Umair Aslam, a former Telenor family member and the Co-founder of Markaz Technologies, who captivated the audience with his inspiring journey as both a professional and an entrepreneur. The entrepreneurial path is challenging, but those who transform setbacks into opportunities are the ones who endure and thrive. Speaking on the theme "𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽", Umair shared valuable lessons drawn from his experience, offering actionable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: - 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆: Learn to "enjoy the taste of your own blood." - 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵: Start young, as the journey demands energy and resilience. - 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆: Find a co-founder who is not just a partner but a confidant. - 𝗜𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆: Work towards achieving product-market fit. - 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀: Make sacrifices, but never at the cost of your users. - 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆: A half-hearted effort will lead to failure. - 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: Over time, avoiding risks becomes the biggest risk. We’re excited to return in 2025 with even more engaging stories, valuable insights, and an inspiring lineup of speakers. Stay tuned for the next season of 𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! Khurrum Ashfaque Areej Khan Cynia Ejaz Farah N. Samuel

On behalf of Telenor, the Special Technology Zones Authority - STZA, and Invest2Innovate (i2i), we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partner, Visa, for their invaluable support in making the Roundtable Discussion, "From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan's Startup Ecosystem," a resounding success at the +92 Disrupt Conference in Karachi last week. Your unwavering commitment and contributions were instrumental in achieving this milestone. Together, we have taken significant steps toward generating impactful recommendations to bridge the funding gap in Pakistan's startup ecosystem. Thank you once again for your partnership and shared dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan. We look forward to collaborating with you on future initiatives. ✨ Khurrum Ashfaque, Areej Khan, Chukwudi (Chuk) Onike, Cynia Ejaz, Ali Aamir, Umar Khan, Farah N. Samuel, Sarah O. Munir, Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Aleena Khan, Usamah Naveed

On behalf of Telenor, the Special Technology Zones Authority - STZA, and Invest2Innovate (i2i), we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partner, Paklaunch (PL), for their invaluable support in making the Roundtable Discussion, "From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan's Startup Ecosystem," a resounding success at the +92 Disrupt Conference in Karachi last week. Your unwavering commitment and contributions were instrumental in achieving this milestone. Together, we have taken significant steps toward generating impactful recommendations to bridge the funding gap in Pakistan's startup ecosystem. Thank you once again for your partnership and shared dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan. We look forward to collaborating with you on future initiatives. ✨ Khurrum Ashfaque, Areej Khan, Aly Fahd, Taimur Malik, Cynia Ejaz, Farah N. Samuel, Sarah O. Munir, Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Aleena Khan, Usamah Naveed,

On behalf of Telenor, the Special Technology Zones Authority - STZA, and Invest2Innovate (i2i), we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed partner, Katalyst Labs, for their invaluable support in making the Roundtable Discussion, "From Idea to Impact: Closing the Funding Gap in Pakistan's Startup Ecosystem," a resounding success at the +92 Disrupt Conference in Karachi last week. Your unwavering commitment and contributions were instrumental in achieving this milestone. Together, we have taken significant steps toward generating impactful recommendations to bridge the funding gap in Pakistan's startup ecosystem. Thank you once again for your partnership and shared dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan. We look forward to collaborating with you on future initiatives. ✨ Khurrum Ashfaque, Areej Khan, Jehan Ara, Cynia Ejaz, Farah N. Samuel, Sarah O. Munir, Hamza Saeed Orakzai, Kalsoom Lakhani, Misbah Naqvi, Aleena Khan, Usamah Naveed, Syeda Rida Shammas

🌾 At Telenor Velocity, we’re committed to driving innovation and empowering communities through impactful collaborations. As part of our acceleration program we visited Crop2X in Karachi, to explore how Telenor’s extensive 20 million+ farmer base can benefit from innovative solutions in education and crop management. Cynia Ejaz (Head of Corporate Innovation, Telenor), Waqas Nawab (Head of Digital Platforms & Partnerships, Telenor), and Bilal Ali Qureshi (Innovation Fund Director, GSMA), visited Karachi University to engage in meaningful discussions with our acceleration startup and identify opportunities to empower farmers with smarter, more sustainable practices. Together, we’re shaping the future of agriculture, one solution at a time. 🌱 #Innovation #Agritech #Startups #TelenorVelocity #GSMA #Crop2X #EmpoweringFarmers

Our 3rd and the final session of the Roundtable, 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (𝗘𝗦𝗢𝘀) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, brought together key stakeholders of the startup ecosystem. Focusing the crucial role that the corporates and ESOs play in facilitating, nurturing and enabling the startups, our experts shed light on the challenges faced by the enablers as well as the possible solutions that could help with empowering the ecosystem and ensuring smooth access to investors and other funding opportunities. A big shout out to all the panelists for their valuable insights and contributions to this forum 🙏 Cynia Ejaz Farah N. Samuel Hamza Saeed Orakzai Zeeshan R. Khattak Abu Bakar Rohma Labeeb Nida Athar Shaista Ayesha Sayyed Ahmad Masud Syed Azfar Hussain Bilal Ali Qureshi Kanza Afzal, CFA Ali Aamir Arif Lakhani

Highlights from the second session of the Roundtable discussion "𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻". This session was moderated by Sarah O. Munir with an amazing line of panelists. The key discussion points for this session included: Growing, Connecting and Enabling Angel Investor Network in Pakistan; Policies, Regulations and Incentives for Angel Investment Enablement, and Investment Facilitation between Founders and Angels. We are immensely grateful to all our panelists for their time and valuable insights on this forum. 🙏 Cynia Ejaz Sayyed Ahmad Masud Javaid Iqbal Maha Shahzad Ahsan Anis Omar C. Muhammad Bilal Abbasi Amina Aziz Ahsan Jabbar Taimur Malik Farah N. Samuel Aleena Khan Usamah Naveed Hamza Saeed Orakzai Laiba Ahmad