Founder & CEO

Harvard University Certified in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets
University of California Berkeley: Professional Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Startups by Silicon Valley Insiders
IMF (International Monitory Fund): Certified in Inclusive Growth, Fiscal Policy & Governance
United Nations Certified by Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Innovative Technologist, Strategic Business Consultant, thought leader, and Startup Mentor with a Passion for Global Growth through Technology and Strategic Excellence. 
Shahid is a distinguished professional renowned for his innovative mindset and strategic acumen in the fields of technology, business strategy, and startup mentorship. With a rich history of contributing to top Fortune 100 companies, Shahid has consistently demonstrated a results-oriented approach to strategy development, execution, branding, and business development. He is mentored startups in diverse domains in different regions with high success rate.

Entrepreneurial Impact & Accomplishments: 

• Mentored multiple startups across diverse domains in various countries, including India, the US, the Middle East, covering areas such as Cloud technology, AI, renewable energy, healthcare, etc
• Play a key role in advisory and evaluation panel member for multiple incubators and accelerator programs.
• Designed a program for GoI for the promotion of Entrepreneurship and Startups with the collaboration of universities in ASEAN countries.
• As a Director Alliances & Partnerships for Entrepreneur Café, with presence in over 100 cities across the world, hosted multiple conferences in different cities, participated in startup programs, evaulted startups across various domains, and interacted with international dignitaries from government and business leaders to promote the startup culture. 
• Designed programs for the promotion of startup culture for various countries, including Morocco, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Africa.
• Spearheaded strategy development for new businesses and business verticals, collaborating closely with IT leaders at British Telecom and Cisco Systems.
• Played a key role in establishing a new Delivery Unit at British Telecom, scaling operations to onboard around 2,000 employees, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Innovated world-class solutions, including the development of an algorithm to resolve a theorem in recreational mathematics and an AI engine based on a 2-dimensional Rubik’s cube, recognized globally by MENSA and Texas Instruments.
• Provide strategic consulting services to companies in India, the Middle East, and the US, driving business growth through actionable insights, innovative solutions, and the development of sustainable expansion strategies.
• Actively participated in multiple conferences on startups, innovation, and entrepreneurship, establishing a reputation as a thought leader in the industry.