Theme: Breaking Barriers

Societal pressures can limit a person's ability to achieve something bigger and greater. It is easy to not take risks and follow an easy path, however, by taking risks and breaking such barriers we create a difference in not just our lives but also in the lives of others.

Our speakers come from different backgrounds, have faced many issues and obstacles to do something different. They are innovators, dreamers, achievers, disruptors and they inspire people around them to take risks and break barriers.

Institute of Business Management
IoBM, Korangi Creek, Karachi-75190, Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh, 75190
Pakistan

Akbar Chaudry

Stand-Up Comedian

Akbar Chaudry is a stand-up comedian from Karachi. He's been closely involved with the comedy scene in the city and also leads the improvisational comedy troupe, LOLWaalay, in addition to performing with local and international comedy acts. Recently he graduated from the University of Florida with a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering. His knowledge of aerodynamics helps him ensure his jokes don't drag.

Amna Raheel

Motivator

Amna Raheel is a proud member of the IoBM community. She graduated in 2016 with a gold medal and has not looked back since then. Currently pursuing her MBA, she is proving to the world that the only limitations we have are in our minds. Riding on elephants, going on foreign trips, enjoying buggy rides and visiting amusement parks she's done it all. And as far as she's concerned, this is just the beginning. The way she lives her life is a source of inspiration for those who are encouraged to break barriers and come up with their true potential.

Dr. Irfan Hyder

Dean & Researcher

Prof. Dr. Irfan Hyder, Dean of CBM, holds a Ph.D. and MS from the University of Texas at Austin, USA. He has excelled in the academic platform as well as in the field of teaching, consultancy, and entrepreneurial ventures. He has worked as Deputy Director for one of the premier business schools of Pakistan, IBA. He also has diverse accomplishments like starting entrepreneurial ventures such as ERP Pattern System Solutions and Ahsan Memorial L2L Academy. He has inspired a large number of people through his motivational talks about current issues and providing ideas with multiple horizons.

Ghalib Khalil

Social Activist

Ghalib and Roshanay are two youthful ambitious people running their own one of a kind and Pakistan’s first historically speaking association that serves humanity. The thought originates from the idea of a nation where individuals have the independence to bring something constructive into the lives of their fellow countrymen. They are concentrating on taking out destitution and illiteracy. Their point is to advance the welfare of youth and acquire a constructive change in the nation.

Komail Naqvi

Entrepreneur/Co-Founder

Komail Abbas Naqvi is the co-founder of Find My Adventure, the first online marketplace of Pakistan for travel enthusiasts. With the aim to revolutionize the tourism industry in Pakistan, this young adventurer has taken the gamble of a lifetime by quitting his banking job at a prominent international bank and started his own venture which is the first of its kind travel portal in Pakistan. Undoubtedly, he is a living example for other young entrepreneurs because throwing a lucrative career path for scaling mountains isn't every top institute’s graduate cup of tea.

Ramish Safa

Visual Story Teller

Ramish Safa is one of the first few to develop online comics catering to and promoting the culture and nuances shared by Pakistanis. His credentials run parallel to the need of this age as he has played a pivotal role in the transformation of content from mere words to graphics through his proficiency in illustration and creativity. Looking closely at his ventures like “Kachee Goliya” and most recently, a travel and food vlog that goes by the name of “Bros Meet The World”; there's a subtle yet much-needed effort of improving the milieu of our society which he portrays through humor.

Roshanay Asif Sheikh

Social Activist

Ghalib and Roshanay are two youthful ambitious people running their own one of a kind and Pakistan’s first historically speaking association that serves humanity. The thought originates from the idea of a nation where individuals have the independence to bring something constructive into the lives of their fellow countrymen. They are concentrating on taking out destitution and illiteracy. Their point is to advance the welfare of youth and acquire a constructive change in the nation.

Sabina Khatri

Social Activist

Sabina Khatri is the Founder and Chairperson of Kiran Foundation, the only Trauma Sensitive School & compassionate non-profit organization which is challenging norms and paradigms in Lyari, Karachi. By working on holistic well-being and growth of marginalized families through education, guidance and consistent long-term counseling of parents along with their children, Sabina Khatri has become a mother-figure for hundreds of people within and outside of Lyari. She has received several recognitions and awards for her exceptional work: -Documentary made on her work by Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy -Outstanding achievement award for quality education by PWF. -PONDs Miracle Women -I AM Karachi PRIDE Award

Shoaib Iqbal

Entrepreneur/Co Founder

Sukoon is Pakistan's first exclusively designed online facility to provide reliable and cost-friendly solutions for all household technical requirements. Sukoon is the brainchild of Shoaib Iqbal, Institute of Business Management (IoBM) alumni. Shoaib conceived the idea and took a nonconventional approach to establish and implement this unique business plan. His business has an exemplary marketing plan as it was nurtured by The Nest I/O Incubation Company. Being the CEO of an expanding business, Shoaib loves to travel and holds a unique taste in music too!

Syed Mohsin

Motivator

Having endured the hardships that life brings since the tender age of 4, Syed Mohsin embarked on a path to bring a positive change in society. Through his hard work and resilience, he faced challenges head-on. He has completed his Bachelors in Engineering and Masters in Business Administration and is currently working in social welfare. As a mentor with an enthusiastic personality, he has inspired and trained many. He is a man who lives up to his words, 'share your blessings'.