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Nabeel Qadeer
Born
Lahore, Pakistan
Alma materUniversity of Strathclyde National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences
Known forEntrepreneurship, Digital Transformation & Innovation, Investment, and Human Capital Development
Notable workIdea Croron Ka - Business Reality Show, Plan9 - Tech Incubator, This Book is About YOU
AwardsGlobal Winner UK Study Alumni Awards 2024 (Business & Innovation)
Websitehttps://nabeel.pk/

Nabeel Qadeer ((1982-05-10)May 10, 1982) is a Pakistani entrepreneur, certified coach and author.

His work has focused on enhancing the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Pakistan,[1] where he has held pioneering roles at both local and global organizations, including the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the Commonwealth.

Nabeel has been the Global Winner of the UK Study Alumni Awards 2024 in the Business and Innovation Category.[2][3]

Career

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Entrepreneurship

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Nabeel co-founded Technopsis, a software development and consulting company, in 2009.[4] It later evolved into Technopsis UK Ltd, serving clients across three continents with a diverse range of solutions, including ERP systems and innovative smart infrastructure technologies.

In 2012, after completing his master's degree, Nabeel returned to Pakistan to join PITB. During his tenure, he set-up Plan9, Pakistan's largest tech incubator;[5][6] in his capacity as Director Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, he led various initiatives including PlanX tech accelerator,[7] Techhub Connect,[8] and e-Rozgaar. Plan9, through its Network Partnership Program, facilitated the establishment of business incubators at universities across the country, helping to mainstream entrepreneurship among students.[9][10][8]

To democratize entrepreneurship, Idea Croron Ka – Pakistan's first business reality show, which Nabeel conceptualized and hosted was launched in 2017.[11][12][13] It was premiered in Russia and USA, and ran four successful seasons, with PKR 510 Million worth of investments committed to 42 startup founders.[14]

Nabeel has held various global positions to develop international opportunities for entrepreneurs and enabling them to access diverse markets and networks. These include his roles as board member of Commonwealth Youth City Global Initiative,[15] Chairman of Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub Pakistan,[16][15] and Chair of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Entrepreneurship Project for Pakistan.[17]

Nabeel has been a visiting faculty for entrepreneurship and leadership at leading universities of Pakistan including his alma matter National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Information Technology University and Beaconhouse National University.[18][19] For mid-stage startups, he has conducted Entrepreneurship Masterclass as CEO DirAction.

Digital Transformation and Innovation

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Nabeel has been a digital transformation and business technology consultant to various SMEs in Pakistan, with a focus on digitalisation and automating processes for efficiency.

He has been the CIO at the Superior Group[20] - including Superior University, Country Consultant - Pakistan for Stacks,[21] and currently holds the position of Deputy Group CEO of BenchMatrix LLC.[22]

Nabeel led the effort of drafting the first IT Policy[23] for the Government of Punjab.

Author

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Nabeel has authored This Book is About YOU,[24] a self-help and management book, and has been a regular contributor to national periodicals[25][26][27] and reports.[28][29]

The concepts from his book have been presented at leading platforms including Tedx.[30]

Awards

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In recognition of his efforts to promote entrepreneurship, Nabeel was awarded the Young Development Leader Award 2016 by the Government of Pakistan.[31]    

Nabeel is the Global Winner of UK Study Alumni Awards 2024 in the Business and Innovation Category.[2][3]

Education and Certification

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Nabeel completed Masters in Business and Management with distinction from Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde in 2012. He represented the university at international forums including The Negotiation Challenge.[32]

He completed Bachelors in Computer Science from National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore in 2005.

Nabeel is a certified Project Management Professional from PMI and an ICF Senior Certified Professional Coach.

References

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  1. ^ "Creating an Entrepreneurial Pakistan: This is a Story of Change". Startup Insider. February 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Study UK Alumni Awards 2024 global winners announced". BRITISH COUNCIL. 2024-08-30.
  3. ^ a b "SBS alumnus wins Study UK's Business & Innovation Award 2024". www.sbs.strath.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  4. ^ Roomi, M.A; Khan, A; Chaudhry, A (2011). The Rise of Technopsis: An Entrepreneurial Journey. Cranfield, UK: European Case Clearing House, UK.
  5. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  6. ^ Magazine, Spider (2013-04-18). "Incubating ideas: Mr. Nabeel A. Qadeer, talks about the nature of this initiative". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  7. ^ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  8. ^ a b Jamal, Nasir (2014-09-08). "High-tech entrepreneurs at work". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  9. ^ "PLAN9 AWARENESS SESSION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP VS. CORPORATE WORLD". Bahria University.
  10. ^ "ORIC | University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila". www.uettaxila.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  11. ^ Abbas, Asma (2017-02-08). "A million dollar idea?". Aurora Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  12. ^ "New Pakistani TV Show Lets Entrepreneurs Pitch For Investment". ProPakistani. 2017-01-21.
  13. ^ Nasir, Leenah (2017-01-20). "Idea Croron Ka - Could It Be a Startup Dream Come True?". PakWired. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  14. ^ Hassan, Taimoor (2019-08-14). "How real are the crores raised on Idea Croron Ka?". Profit by Pakistan Today. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  15. ^ a b "The Team". Commonwealth Youth Innovation Centre. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  16. ^ "Launch of Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub in Pakistan". Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub. 2019-03-01. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  17. ^ Release, Press (2018-09-16). "Nabeel Qadeer Appointed Project Chair Of UNCTAD – Commonwealth Entrepreneurship Project". PakWired. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  18. ^ "Faculty Members - Information Technology University". faculty2292.rssing.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  19. ^ "Beaconhouse National University Prospectus 2021/22" (PDF). Beaconhouse National University. p. 351.
  20. ^ "Commonwealth joins effort to improve business prospects for young people in Pakistan". Commonwealth. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  21. ^ "Blockstack PBC successful in bootstrapping a thriving ecosystem around Stacks blockchain". The Nation. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  22. ^ Malik, Amna (2024-01-25). "Nabeel Qadeer Becomes the Dy. Group CEO of the Fastest Growing Tech Company in the MENAP Region". Startup Pakistan. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  23. ^ "Punjab IT Policy 2018" (PDF). PITB.
  24. ^ Menezes, Leon (2021-04-25). "The 11 Stages to Self Discovery". Aurora Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  25. ^ "News stories for Nabeel Qadeer - Aurora". aurora.dawn.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  26. ^ "Nabeel Qadeer, Author at The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  27. ^ "Nabeel Qadeer". Global Village Space. 2024-10-19. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  28. ^ "Pakistan National Human Development Report". UNDP. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  29. ^ "Culture and Creative Industries Report" (PDF). British Council.
  30. ^ Qadeer, Nabeel (2018-07-18). What makes an IDEA?. Retrieved 2024-10-19 – via www.ted.com.
  31. ^ "PID". pid.gov.pk. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
  32. ^ "The competitors 2012 – The Negotiation Challenge | TNC | International Negotiation Competition for Students". Retrieved 2024-10-19.



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