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“YOU MUST BE THE CEO OF
YOUR LIFE.”
Burhan Mirza
ABOUT ME
Hello! I am Burhan Mirza, Investor & Entrepreneur
Burhan Mirza serves as an investor in 15+ IT startups in Pakistan with a market cap of over $100 million. He is now dedicated to empowering emerging talent in Paksitan. With a focus on strategic growth and skill-building, he guides individuals and businesses in unlocking their full potential.
1 Individual = 1 GenerationWatch out this space for expert investor advice #LearnwithBurhan, entrepreneurship ins & outs #EntrepreneurshipwithBurhan, personal development scoops #GrowwithBurhan, career building Q/A #askthecoach, winning life experiences #BurhanMirzaLife, and profit/loss formulas #GetRichwithBurhan - all by Burhan Mirza.
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Entrepreneurship vs. Employment: The Mindset Shift You Need
I've encountered innumerable professionals who are stuck over the years. They have succeeded by putting in a lot of study time, landing steady employment, and moving up the corporate ladder.
Why Most Startups Fail Before Their First Year
It’s a harsh stat, but it’s real; more than 90% of startups fail, and most of them don’t even make it past their first year.
The Biggest Mistakes Founders Make (And How to Avoid Them)
After working with dozens of startups and mentoring young founders over the years, I’ve come to one conclusion: most startups don’t fail because of competition or lack of funding. They fail because of repeated, avoidable mistakes made by the founders themselves.
Scaling a Business Is Tough—Here’s What Actually Works
Everyone loves the idea of scaling. CEOs often get excited quite early on, when revenue starts coming in, and when the graph begins to climb. That’s when the conversations start: “Let’s scale this.” But here’s the part they don’t talk about enough, scaling a business is way harder than starting one.
Burhan Mirza On The Hard Truth About Entrepreneurship No One Talks About
Everybody wants to become an entrepreneur these days. It’s this shiny dream full of freedom, money, and maybe even a little fame if you play your cards right. But here’s the thing: 90% of what you see online about entrepreneurship is fake, edited and romanticized.
Essential Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs
I have spent the last two decades mentoring founders, building companies, and investing in startups. During these years I’ve realized something most people are often oblivious to, that business success isn’t just about strategy, funding, or product-market fit. It’s about leadership.
Creating a Brand That Stands Out in a Crowded Marketplace
Having spent the last decade investing in tech startups, I've seen many brands rise to success, and even more fade into oblivion. What separates the winners from the rest isn’t necessarily the product, funding, or marketing, it’s the branding.
Burhan Mirza: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is a whole roller coaster ride. It’s thrilling, unpredictable, and at times flat-out draining. When I started out, I thought it was all a question of creating a groundbreaking idea. But soon, I figured that an idea was just the beginning. What made it come to life is a challenging, time-consuming process. Over the years, I have built companies, grown them, and yes, failed a few times. Each experience has been a lesson—some inspiring, others painful, but all valuable.
Tips for Overcoming Challenges: Resilience and Problem-Solving for Entrepreneurs
Let’s be real, being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean all you do is look out the window and enjoy the view from your 20th floor corner office. Getting there comes with its fair share of challenges, setbacks and moments of self-doubt that would make you wanna jump from the same window. But the good news? Every obstacle you face in your journey to the top, only makes you smarter and more resilient. Here are some tips I've mastered over the years, which have really helped me navigate troublesome waters better.
How to Build a Successful Team
After spending years as an entrepreneur, I’ve heard many leaders rave about building “the dream team”. But what is this dream team?
What Types of Business Plans Piss Me Off
As an IT entrepreneur and career coach, I receive dozens of business plans every other day. Some are phenomenal, some are just okay, and some downright make me wanna jump out of the window. Having a business plan in mind is great, but not everything that shines is gold.
Step Away to Move Forward: The Power of Taking a Break
Being an entrepreneur is never easy. You willingly decide to quit your 9 to 5 for a 24/7 life filled with decisions that haunt you and teams that need motivation even when you’re the one down and out.
Lean Business Model in Pakistan!
So yesterday I was reading some blogs on Google to stay updated with what’s latest in...
What new habit I am building in 2025?
See above message, its been a month to say the least, but I never got a chance to write a....
7 Things I Never Did as an Employee
So here’s my first piece of content for my 2025 commitment to writing and educating Pakistan’s youth.
7 Things I Did as a Colleague
There have been times when I was feeling low because of what my colleagues were going through.
7 Things I Practiced as a Leader
I just like to take this opportunity to show my regards to every leader out there trying to make a difference for their team.
7 Things to Practice As a CEO
With money comes fame, with fame comes power, and with power comes responsibility. In Pakistan, we often overlook that last, crucial piece—and that’s a big problem for many startup CEOs.
Entrepreneurial Dilemma: How to Know What to Sell in Pakistan
Life isn’t easy in Pakistan - I’ll agree! Given the rising inflation and taxes, it's hard to run a household on one income stream - your job! Hence, most employed professionals are seeking to invest their depreciating assets or money into a profitable business but don’t know what to sell and where to sell in Pakistan.