Dedicated professionals committed to empowering Pakistan through innovative business solutions and economic development strategies.
The visionaries driving our mission to transform Pakistan's economic landscape
Salman A. Sheikh is a serial product development entrepreneur and dedicated innovator who employs a reverse engineering methodology and effectuation theory in his entrepreneurial mindset towards business creation. He is an alumnus of the SME Growth Grant by USAID, USA, for his own business startup. Under Pakistani jurisdiction, he is interested in studying post-harvest loss, international trade and policy, and the industry-academia gap. He established Business Discovery, a registered product of Salsabil Ventures SMC Pvt Ltd as part of his company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and is actively involved in a socially conscious yet significant cause by using applied research-based commercialisation, import substitution 2.0 with business modelling and AI Trade Data tools to generate an impact on entrepreneurs, women, social impactors, youth, and SMEs at large. His AI Avatar is efficiently influencing masses in urdu language to reduce trade deficit movement through his digital media platforms.
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Ahmad Raza is a results-driven software engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable full-stack systems. He specializes in modern web technologies including React, Angular, Node.js, and cloud architecture. Ahmad has delivered 10+ high-impact projects, including AI automation platforms and HIPAA-compliant telehealth solutions, consistently reducing process inefficiencies and improving system performance. His expertise spans from frontend development to data engineering and DevOps.
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Chashman Ali is a talented creative professional with expertise in video editing, content scripting, and social media management. She helps brands and businesses strengthen their digital presence by producing engaging and impactful content tailored for online platforms.
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Experienced professionals providing strategic guidance and expertise
Usama is a versatile leader in design, product development, and technology, holding a Master's in Art and a B.S. in Computer Science. With over a decade of experience managing multinational projects, he is enthusiastic about Community Development.
Dr. Shahid Qureshi is a distinguished academic and leader in the field of entrepreneurship. He has served as a faculty member at several prestigious institutions, including the Technical University of Berlin, Kempten University in Germany, SP Jain School of Global Management in Dubai, Frankfurt School of Finance, Toulouse Business School in France, and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. From 2010 to 2022, Dr. Qureshi was the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) and a Professor at IBA Karachi. Currently, he is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Rector of GIFT University in Gujranwala, Pakistan, where he leads initiatives to transform the university into an entrepreneurial institution, engaging over 8,000 students in entrepreneurial learning and activities. Dr. Qureshi holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from the Technical University of Berlin, an MBA from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from UET Lahore. He is also a fellow of Babson Business School, with specialized training in entrepreneurship pedagogy, research, and the development of entrepreneurial centers. Dr. Qureshi is an academic leader and ecosystem builder passionate about transforming universities into entrepreneurial hubs. He has supported hundreds of SMEs, MSMEs, women, and youth entrepreneurs in starting and scaling ventures, and has also pioneered training for Ulema in entrepreneurship. As a member of GEM Pakistan and the Board of Ignite (National ICT R&D Fund), he has made significant contributions to Pakistan's entrepreneurial landscape. As an advisor to Business Discovery, Dr. Qureshi provides strategic guidance on entrepreneurship development, innovation-driven research, and SME growth models. His expertise in effectuation and entrepreneurial pedagogy strengthens our mission of enabling entrepreneurs to discover opportunities, design sustainable business models, and scale impactful ventures.
The principles that guide our team and drive our success
Inspiring and guiding others towards Pakistan's economic success
Continuously seeking creative solutions to complex challenges
Working together to achieve greater impact and success
Maintaining high standards in everything we do
We are currently seeking talented individuals who share our passion for economic empowerment and innovation. Join us in building Pakistan's future.
Send your resume to hello@businessdiscovery.org
Business Discovery Pakistan
Bridging Innovation
As a social enterprise, we are reimagining the MADE IN PAKISTAN sustainable development method by consulting less accessible applied research technologies and utilising impact-driven global trade data intelligence centred on Import Substituition 2.0 via a reverse engineering approach.
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Karachi Office:
Suite 1009, 10th Floor, Saima Trade Tower, Tower "A", I.I Chundrigar Road, Karachi, PAKISTAN
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Office No. G-29, Moon Heights, F-Block, Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan
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