Karachi: Aiming to nurture the future women entrepreneurs and initiate a gender balance in the business world of Pakistan, Shell Tameer and IoBM’s Shahjehan S.Karim Incubation Center (SSK-IC) held a panel discussion on the “Gender Equality for Sustainable Future.” The event, held in the light of International Women’s Day, was the foundation stone for the upcoming Mentoring Circles for Women Entrepreneurs by Shell Tameer.
Shell Tameer will provide mentorship to start-ups incubated at IoBM’s Shahjehan S. Karim Incubation Center (SSK-IC), facilitate consultancy and training workshops for start-ups, and promote grant challenges and other activities across their social and digital platforms. IoBM will partner with Shell Tameer to conduct on-campus events and share incubating and funding opportunities for Shell Tameer alumni and startups.
Esteemed members of the panel including Habib Haider, Head of Corporate Relations Shell Pakistan; Shaista Ayesha, CEO Seed Ventures; Talib S. Karim, President IoBM; Dr Imran Batada, CTO and Director CIT IoBM, imparted valuable knowledge among aspiring entrepreneurs and early start-ups. Hira Wajahat, National Lead Climate Launchpad, moderated the session.
Habib Haider, Head of Corporate Relations Shell Pakistan, explaining the aim of Shell Tameer and the role of an entrepreneur in society & economy, said, “Shell Tameer is a mission to pave way for young entrepreneurs. Over the past years, it has trained countless individuals who are now adding value to Pakistan’s economy. I’m excited to witness the great ideas by young female entrepreneurs and look forward to strengthening the ties between Shell Tameer and SSK-IC.”
CTO and Director CIT IoBM, Imran Batada, highlighted the struggle ahead for young entrepreneurs and how SSK-IC helps them develop their businesses. “An entrepreneur identifies the need and then builds a solution. Understanding the market is also necessary via thorough research to acquire maximum knowledge about the target segment. SSK-IC and Shell Tameer envisions empowering students and converting them into job creators.”
Afshan Pasha: Social Performance Lead Shell Pakistan, Mr Saifullah Malik: Manager Communication and Programme Coordinator and Imran Azeem: Training and Development Manager Shell Tameer also attended the event.