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Hi, I’m Abdul Ghaffar. I am a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur and growth-focused product marketer with a background spanning startups, incubation ecosystems, and research. I help teams articulate product-market fit and design go-to-market strategies that scale.
With hands-on experience building ventures across Pakistan, Sweden, and Portugal, I thrive in startup chaos yet excel at creating order and strategic clarity. I enjoy mentoring teams, shaping business models, and delivering measurable impact through marketing, sales, and partnerships.
Language
English
Advanced
Urdu
Advanced
Work Experience
Founder at Alveolo Triunfante Unipessoal LDA
January 1, 2022 - PresentEntrepreneurship, business development, and product-market fit; launching new ventures and shaping go-to-market strategies in Portugal.
Founder & CEO at Healthec Solutions Pakistan
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020Led health-tech startup operations, product development and market entry; built partnerships and growth.
Founder at www.callforfunds.com
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Founded a platform to connect investors with funding opportunities; built business model and go-to-market plan.
Co-Founder & CEO at Mentors Pakistan
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018Led mentorship network and startup support programs; fostered incubation and entrepreneurship culture.
Trainer and Mentor at IM|Durshal Technology Incubator Peshawar
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Delivered trainings and mentorship for startups; ran programs to accelerate incubation.
Trainer and Mentor at BIC Incubator Peshawar
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021Mentored startups; contributed to incubation center programs.
Manager Incubation Center at IM|Sciences Peshawar
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015Managed incubation center operations, programs and partnerships.
Lecturer and Researcher at IM|Sciences Peshawar
January 1, 2012 - PresentLecturing and research activities across entrepreneurship and economics; ongoing involvement.
Researcher at IM|Sciences Peshawar
January 1, 2012 - PresentResearch on socio-economic issues in KP & FATA; ongoing involvement.
Visiting Faculty at Mugla Sitki Kocman University
September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Visiting faculty in Turkey.
Summer Internship Program Participant at Peshawar Industrial Estate
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Summer internship program participation.
Project Director at Mevlana Exchange Program Turkey
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019Directed Mevlana exchange programs; included RespectHER and Sab’r initiatives funded by EdVenture Partners USA.
Project Director at Savjo Digital AB, Sweden
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010Creative marketing project for Savjo Digital AB, Sweden (2009-2010).
Lecturer at IM|Sciences Peshawar
January 1, 2012 - PresentLecturer and Researcher; ongoing (2012 - ).
Communication Manager at World Bank Pakistan & KP IT Board project
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Managed communications for World Bank project in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.
Coordinator Marketing & Promotion at IM|Durshal Incubation
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Coordinated marketing and promotions for incubator programs.
Growth Marketing & Sales Consultant at Himmel Tech
January 1, 2019 - PresentProvided growth marketing and sales consulting services; helped pipeline and GTM.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship at JIBS, Sweden
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011M Sc Economics at Skövde University, Sweden
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026MSc Economics at University of Peshawar
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004B Sc (Hons) Economics at University of Peshawar
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2003Qualifications
Python for Data Analysis: Beginners
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2018Developing Entrepreneurship Curricula
October 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Two-Days Training on Peace Building and Social Harmony: Reverting to Social Entrepreneurship
January 1, 2014 - January 2, 2014Doing Business in Media: Web-preneurship
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013TEDx on Women
January 1, 2011 - January 31, 2011Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
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