MEET THE TEAM
Ayaz has 10 years of experience in
accounting and finance covering both
public and private sectors, with a
specialization in small medium enterprises (SMEs).
He also possesses entrepreneurial
experience with his multiple cross
industry start-ups and was a calibre
alum of Ernst & Young with a stint
in management consulting.
He is a AI and Crypto enthusiast,
with particular focus on NFTs and
trading strategies.
AYAZ B. SABIR
HEAD OF STRATEGY
Umair Ahmad Khawaja is a multi-disciplinary researcher with a background in film and TV. He has written and directed numerous non-fiction works that have been featured on DW, Harvard University and Film Southasia Nepal.
Hybrid Imaging, Umair's first venture has collaborated with both local and international acts to produce digital first campaigns, music videos and commercials. He has previously been associated with Pepsi Co. and LEVIS.
UMAIR A. KHAWAJA
HEAD OF IMPACT
As a Creative Director Zain’s work
consists of creating social innovation
through storytelling for a
digital first world.
With over a decade of experience working
within startups and the corporate sector
Naqvi’ has previously catered to
South Asia, Canada and MENA Regions.
Zain’s work has appeared on Fast Company,
Design Taxi, Pulptastic and is part of
the Imago Mundi Project
for Venice Biennale.
ZAIN NAQVI
HEAD OF DESIGN
MEET THE ADVISORS
A change agent in the data & analytics space, JP currently works for TIBCO on the Go To Market strategies, messaging, positioning, personas for TIBCO’s more recently acquired business unit, ibi. Prior to his career in the Data and Tech space, JP has been involved in Artificial Intelligence start-up Cerebro Payments Ltd, looking to shake up to the payments industry through a customer centric approach, which has been engrained in him through his past hospitality career. With B2C & B2B experience and his entrepreneurial activities, JP is continuing to challenge the way we serve our customers globally with value-based marketing and selling approaches.
Jean-Philippe RICHARD-CHARMAN
ADVISOR
Shiao Fong is a brand marketing professional with a proven track record in translating brand insights into effective business goals and actions for the insurance, pharmaceutical and automotive industries. She has over 15 years of experience in change management, continuous improvement and lean service implementation.
SHIA FONG A. YEE
ADVISOR
Shahid Rasool has served in both corporate and startup environments enabling him to think beyond the convention. His first startup Cricingif revolutionized cricket consumption and fan engagement with the sports through technology driven innovation is ranked among the best startups hailing from the Asia Pacific region.
