Muhammad Furqan Karim Kidwai, our CS alum from the Class of 2020 and co-founder of YPay Financial Services (Pvt. Ltd.), achieved a significant milestone at Startup Grind Global 2023, taking his startup journey from inception with Sarfraz Hussain (Class of 2020) to a global platform.
This event provided a platform for him to connect with like-minded entrepreneurial visionaries and exchange ideas. Reflecting on his experience, Furqan shared some key takeaways that resonated deeply:
"It's better to be wrong than to be confused" - a powerful message from LinkedIn's Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen, inspiring a mindset that embraces risks and values learning from mistakes.
Additionally, Douglas Leone from Sequoia Capital reminded the audience of the significance of a strong core team and the right investors, stressing that while the name and idea of a startup may evolve, these fundamental elements are crucial for success.
As the Co-Founders of YPay Financial Services (Pvt. Ltd.), Furqan and Sarfraz are more committed than ever to democratize personal finance and expand access to asset management services across Pakistan.
Stay tuned and follow their inspiring journey by following them on their Instagram page: @ypayfinancialservices, to witness the positive impact they continue to make in the world of finance!
Ufaq Asad, a CND alumna from the Class of 2023, recently won the Best Debut Director award for her documentary, “Dou Kut Chai,” at the I Am Tomorrow International Film Festival 2023 held in Brussels, Belgium.
In a meaningful effort to improve how firefighters are trained, Muhammad Hasham Qazi, our EE alumnus from the Class of 2023, has successfully published his paper titled “Developing a VR-based Training Platform for Emergency Fire-Handling Services Using Unity 3D” in the IEEE journal.
In a landscape where opportunities for women professionals to connect and flourish remain scarce, Laiba Farid, our SDP alumna from the Class of 2023, under the mentorship of Saleena Beg, Lead Organizational Development at HBL, and in collaboration with her incredible team, have successfully launched ‘HERe’.
Novaira Khan, our SDP alumna from the Class of 2020, recently graduated from the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Academy. Her journey through the demanding landscape of civil service reflects her unwavering commitment to professional growth.
Muhammad Furqan Karim Kidwai, our CS alum from the Class of 2020 and co-founder of YPay Financial Services (Pvt. Ltd.), achieved a significant milestone at Startup Grind Global 2023, taking his startup journey from inception with Sarfraz Hussain (Class of 2020) to a global platform.
Muzammil Tariq, our CS alumnus from the Class of 2022 recently achieved a significant milestone in his academic journey by having his research paper, titled “Air Quality of Karachi and Lahore: How does the energy industry of Pakistan affect it,” published in IEEE Xplore.
The recent participation of our esteemed alumni from the Class of 2023 at the 5th International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI) 2023, held at the University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar, marked a significant chapter in their academic journey.
Mariam Fatima, an SDP alumna from the Class of 2019, recently achieved a significant milestone with the publication of her research paper titled "Amateurs’ Engagements with Music and Dance: A Comparative Phenomenology of Performance Arts Practice in Karachi" in the third issue of Ziauddin University's Journal of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
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