Meet the Team!
Get acquainted with our exceptional team and discover their unique qualities and talents.
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
Dr. Naeem Zafar
Director Chairperson
Hassan Syed
Founder & Director CEO
Anwar Khan
Director Vice Chairperson
Dr. Azam Arastu
Director Board Secretary
Anwar Shah
Director Finance SecretaryFounding Members
The founding members of ASPIRE Pakistan represent a diverse group of professionals, mentors, educators, and global thought leaders who laid the groundwork for its mission.
Hassan Syed
Founder & Director CEOCuriosity, courage, and a knack for seeing opportunity where others see obstacles. 40 years of global experience across 70+ countries, mentoring founders, advising on AI strategy, and building innovative communities.
Dr. Naeem Zafar
Director ChairpersonNaeem is a CEO Coach and Board Advisor who helps CEOs and startups grow and succeed. He has led five ventures, co-founded TeleSense, advised numerous companies, and teaches entrepreneurship at UC Berkeley and Northeastern University.
Anwar Khan
Director Vice Chairperson
Dr. Azam Arastu
Director Board Secretary
Anwar Shah
Director Finance Secretary
Aisha Memon
Data Governance Lead, CISCO, San Jose, California
Dr. Arifa Bhutto
Assistant Professor, University of Sindh, JamshoroProfessor and researcher in Software Engineering and digital innovation. Founder of UoS Incubation Center and advocate for women in tech and youth empowerment.
Arshad Hussain Hashmi
Senior Resident Engineer, CDM Smith, Doha, Qatar
Asim Siddiqui
Lead NPI Manager, Colson Group, USAData enthusiast advocating for data governance and decentralized data mesh
Dr. Asma Tabassum
Director, ORIC, University of KarachiProfessor and researcher in Software Engineering and digital innovation. Founder of UoS Incubation Center and advocate for women in tech and youth empowerment.
Faisal Saeed
Tech Entrepreneur, Innovator, Mentor, Investor, and Software Leader
Farah Mehboob
Information Analyst, ValiderFounder of Valider, a data-driven HR and branding platform leveraging workforce analytics, AI-powered sentiment analysis, and ethical AI practices. Also a lecturer at IBA Karachi and founding member of ASPIRE Pakistan.
Furquan Gehlen
Director, ORIC, University of KarachiProfessor and researcher in Software Engineering and digital innovation. Founder of UoS Incubation Center and advocate for women in tech and youth empowerment.
Ghulam Nabi Shah
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Macrosoft Inc.
Hasan Mukhtar
Associate Professor, Colorectal and General Surgeon, London, UKFounder of Valider, a data-driven HR and branding platform leveraging workforce analytics, AI-powered sentiment analysis, and ethical AI practices. Also a lecturer at IBA Karachi and founding member of ASPIRE Pakistan.
Kashif Ahmed
Technologist, Entrepreneur, Founding Member, Aspire Pakistan
Khalid Ahmed
Enterprise Architect, City of Brampton, Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Mansoor Ahmed Osmani
Innovator and EntrepreneurkaFounder of Valider, a data-driven HR and branding platform leveraging workforce analytics, AI-powered sentiment analysis, and ethical AI practices. Also a lecturer at IBA Karachi and founding member of ASPIRE Pakistan.
Masaood Younus
Business Strategy Enabler | Digital Transformation and Innovation LeaderProfessor and researcher in Software Engineering and digital innovation. Founder of UoS Incubation Center and advocate for women in tech and youth empowerment.
Nadeem Abbasi
Consultant
Dr. Rehan Sadiq
Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaFounder of Valider, a data-driven HR and branding platform leveraging workforce analytics, AI-powered sentiment analysis, and ethical AI practices. Also a lecturer at IBA Karachi and founding member of ASPIRE Pakistan.
Naeem Raza
Venture Partner, Mighty Capital
Naila Qazi
Strategic Lead, Global Initiatives
Dr. Rabia Noor Enam
Director ORIC-SSUET and NIB Program DirectorFounder of Valider, a data-driven HR and branding platform leveraging workforce analytics, AI-powered sentiment analysis, and ethical AI practices. Also a lecturer at IBA Karachi and founding member of ASPIRE Pakistan.
Rafeeq Rehman
Author | Entrepreneur | Cybersecurity Strategy Advisor
Qahafa Azhad
Program Manager, National Incubation Center, Hyderabad
Sayeeda Ashraf
Entrepreneurship and Business Growth Coach | Speaker | Mentor | Philanthropist
Shahzad Saleem
Technology Entrepreneur
Syed Asrar Moiz
EVP - Head of Enterprise Risk Management
Yasir Ansari
Co-founder/CEO, Agility & Innovation
Yousuf Mamsa
Technologist and PhilanthropistData engineering leader integrating large-scale ecosystems into actionable insights, expert in Agile, cloud architecture, and strategic cross-functional management.
Syed Asrar Moiz
EVP - Head of Enterprise Risk Management
Yasir Ansari
Co-founder/CEO, Agility & Innovation
Hassan Syed
Founder & Director CEOCuriosity, courage, and a knack for seeing opportunity where others see obstacles. 40 years of global experience across 70+ countries, mentoring founders, advising on AI strategy, and building innovative communities.
Hassan Syed
Founder & Director CEOCuriosity, courage, and a knack for seeing opportunity where others see obstacles. 40 years of global experience across 70+ countries, mentoring founders, advising on AI strategy, and building innovative communities.
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