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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.