National University of Modern Languages

ASSIGNMENT NO.01

Submitted to: Ma’am Sadia

Submitted from: Abdul Samad
Subject: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Date: 23 February 2024
Question:Write down short notes on ten entrepreneurs of
the world.
Answer:
 Shoaib Akram (CEO and Owner of Mars BPO) is a Pakistan
National with Associate’s degree of Business and Marketing from
Northern Virginia Community College in 2015 – 2017.With a
robust skill set that includes Workforce Management,
Telemarketing which leads him to the creation of Mars BPO
nationwide Mars BPO is service provider Company also known as
Call Centre which hold around 1500 employees and 8 branches in
twin cities of Pakistan.

 Fareedun Muhammad (Founder of SVESTON) is Pakistani

Entrepreneur who now have 2 successful startups named after
him which revenue is around 2 million USD.When the craze for
luxury watches was on peak and the Pakistan was deprived by it
so Mr.Fareedun started a Pakistan based company SVESTON for
Pakistanis to wear luxury and affordable watches.Today
SVESTON has spread its roots across the world and it is a well-
known company who’s brand ambassador is Cricketer Shahid
Afridi.
 Maaz Safdar (YouTuber and Entrepreneur) He began
his career as tiktoker at a very young age then started
daily vlogging on YouTube which became the reason for
his fortune he have today.His YouTube channel has
approximately 3.55 Million subscribers and he has
successfully ventured into multiple businesses such as
resort and restaurant in Swat Pakistan. He also owns a
Fragrance brand successfully satisfying its customers with
unique fragrances throughout the country.

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 Muhammad Ismail (founder of Property Naama) is the
visionary entrepreneur behind Property Naama,a
company dedicated to revolutionizing the real estate
industry.With a keen eye for innovation and a passion for
providing cutting-edge solutions,Ismail has led Property
Naama to become a leader in the market,offering
innovative services and transforming the way people buy,
sell, and invest in properties.Through his leadership and
dedication, Ismail continues to drive the company forward,
shaping the future of real estate.

 Maria Umar (founder of Women Digital league) is a pioneering

entrepreneur and social activist from Pakistan who founded the
Women’s Digital League (WDL), a ground-breaking initiative
aimed at empowering women through digital skills training and
remote work opportunities. Maria’s vision for WDL emerged from
her own experiences as a freelancer and her desire to create
avenues for women, especially those in rural and underserved
areas, to access meaningful employment opportunities in the
digital economy.Under Maria’s leadership,WDL has become a
leading platform for women to acquire skills in areas such as
graphic design, content writing, digital marketing, and website
development. Through online training programs and mentorship
initiatives, WDL equips women with the tools and knowledge they
ne\ed to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

 Farzal Dojki (Founder of Cheetay) is like the king of fast

deliveries in Pakistan’s online world! He’s the brains behind
Cheetay.pk, the go-to platform for getting your food, groceries,
and whatever else you need, pronto. With his cool ideas and
leadership, Cheetay.pk has become the ultimate choice for folks in
big cities who want things delivered quick and smooth. Farzal’s all
about making things easy and keeping customers happy, and
that’s why everyone loves Cheetay.pk. His entrepreneurial spirit,
coupled with a commitment to excellence, continues to drive
Cheetay’s ta success and position it as a trailblazer in Pakistan’s
digital economy.

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 Waqar Zaka (Crypto Trader and influencer) started his
career as a video jockey on ARY music channel then he moved
towards the reality shows producer. He became an
entrepreneur when he founded a digital media agency called
“Tehreek e Tech” which provides digital marketing, web
development and social media management services. Waqar
Zaka is an outspoken personality as he has supported youth by
filing a case against government which was to ban crypto
currency trading in Pakistan which was many Pakistanis source
of income. This act was the reason for massive increase in his
followers on social media, Now Waqar Zaka provides signals
for trading in a subscription based group on Facebook which
cost 2000 PKR per month to seekers.
 Kashif Aslam (founder of Kashees Beauty Salon and
Cosmetics) is a makeup artist, influencer and entrepreneur.
He is also known as Kashee. He and his sister launched their
own brand in Karachi called Kashee’s Beauty Salon, offering a
complete salon spa experience. The salon has opened another
branch in Lahore. Kashee held its first ever solo show ‘Bridal
Festive 2022’ in Karachi and featured many celebrities
presenting the latest bridal attires. The theme included
Mayoon, Mehndi, Barat, and Valima. This Event led him to sky
and now have founded his own makeup brand and have net
worth of 1.3 million Dollars.

 Roshaneh Zafar (founder of Kashf Foundation)is the founder

of a specialized microfinance organization named the Kashf
Foundation,in 1996 which has served over 5 million women
entrepreneurs across Pakistan and continues to pave the path
for women's economic empowerment through its holistic
financial services program.She also served at the World Bank in
Islamabad, and she was also awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz,
which is a mist civilian award, for her efforts in the field of
women's empowerment and development.
 Kalsoom Lakhani (founder of Invest2Innovate)
Invest2Innovate helps startups and broader entrepreneurs
develop markets in Pakistan. She is also the co-founder of the
project The Hero, in which she highlights the stories and shares
their efforts with the world. She also works worldwide and
founded popular blogs CHUP and Changing UP Pakistan in
2008, as well as Pakistan Dawn Newspapers. She assesses
and approves seed funding for innovative organizations and
initiatives in their experimental stages.