Hashim Yasin, who is facilitator of Startup Weekend Karachi said at the end of the event,

“I’ve never seen a Startup Weekend with such fine-tuned pitches and great ideas. The pitches were raw but the quality was something that was on the whole different level.”

Google for Entrepreneurs powered The STARTUP WEEKEND KARACHI, 2016. The hosting of the event was sponsored by Entrepreneur Organization (EO) locally, Aplós Innovations and SEED Ventures.

United State Consul General was called as chief guest on last day of fourth session. The event ended on 27 November, 2016.

There were talks and news everywhere in the City of Lights about this great event. Event became centre of attraction for many people not only in Karachi but the whole Pakistan.

The total event was covered in 54 hours. It aimed to groom ones skill. Give him/her confidence, experience and guidance.

It was brought to you by Media Group, Lipton, FM 91, Pizza Hut; Star links PR, ProPakistani, Bookitnow.pk and many others.

This year, Startup Weekend Karachi 2016 attracted more than 120 participants, with over 50+ pitches and 14+ startups formed during the weekend. The event took place in KASBIT University, Karachi.

The winning teams’ details are as follows:

1st Prize and Winner of Startup Weekend Karachi 2016: Comfort Cart

Customized shopping carts along with an app to avoid the hassle of waiting in lines

1st Runner-up: YesYes

It delivers chemicals and medicines at the door step of your house.nnn

2nd Runner-up:  Parhao Sabaq

A web and app platform that connects tutors and students

Hashim Yasin was the facilitator and the event was starred with some really high profile judges, guests and mentors which included:

• Jamal Baquar (Vice President of NBP)
• Imtisaal Abbasi (COO of IAL Satchi&Satchi)
• Danish Amjad (Telenor Velocity)
• Azfar Ahsan (Founder of Nutshell Forum)
• Shahzad Sabir (group director of Usman Anjarwala Group of Companies (UAGC)
• Nauman Vohra (President of EO)
• Faraz Khan (CEO of Seed Ventures)
• Zakiuddin (President OPEN Karachi)
• Essa (CEO of Essa Laboratories) and many more.

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Good news for all startups and people looking forward to join startup business. Aplos Innovations are hosting Startup Weekend along with Seed Ventures. Both the companies are bringing to you one of the largest and important entrepreneurial event. It is to be held in Karachi on 25th of November to 27th of November.

It is a three day event with total of 54 working hours. The event aims to guide people to plan their business in just few days. This is going to be a great help for all startups and people who are interested in business. It is also going to be one best platform for young people to know about flourishing their business. It is for all entrepreneurs who want to expand their business.

This is the initial stage of the Global Startup Battle so the winning team will also qualify to present their idea in the finale of the Global Opening night. Than the event is scheduled to have a Theme Dinner. There would be a guiding and working session after which a social night will be arranged.

The closing ceremony followed by another Theme Dinner The best thing about the event is you don’t need to be a experienced person to attend this event anyone can join this event by registering and paying a small fee. Even if you don’t have a really great idea for business you can team up with other participants and show what you have.

Once you register yourself you can attend the event, socialize with people, demonstrate your skills and enjoy. You can ask for the help from the staff and they will guide you as per your needs and ideas. So everyone register yourself as soon as possible.

The Startup Weekend has finally come to Pakistan. In the City of Lights make your name shine and avail the chance.

For registration form and queries visit the Startup Weekend Karachi by following this link.

Register for the Event

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