Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan organized their
annual flagship event, “All Pakistan Startup Expo & Awards 2015” at Pak-China Friendship Center,
Islamabad on Saturday, 9th of
May 2015.
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100 best startups (shortlisted
by Startup magazine) from all over Pakistan put up stalls from different
categories and industries. The entrepreneurs had been evaluated on the basis of
their business model, originality, sustainability, positive cash flows and
impact on their local community. Agri. Education Pakistan the partner of “The Weekly Veterinary News &
Views” designated one of the best
startup of the country on the basis of said criteria of evaluation. The winning
projects proposed by the Agri. Education Pakistan are: Mushpreneur, Agri.
Tourism, Kitchenpreneur, Agri. Scouts and Massive Open Online Courses.
and services displayed to the people from all walks of life (including
corporate, business incubation centers, entrepreneurs, academia, families etc).
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The official
ceremony was inaugurated by Mr. Jahangir Tareen, industrialist &
entrepreneur. He personally visited all the young startups and appreciated
their efforts in the field of entrepreneurship. The opening speech of Startup
Awards ceremony was delivered by Mr. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, CEO Air Blue and
Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural resources. Other high profile
guests who presented Startup Awards to young entrepreneurs were Nadia Hussain
(Fashion designer & entrepreneur), Muzamil Hussain Sabri (President
Islamabad Chamber of Commerece & Industry), Kamran Rizvi (Founder
SoL), Faiez Seyal (Trainer & Coach),Wahaj Siraj (CEO
Nayatel), Khurram Zafar (Executive Director LUMS Center for
Entrepreneurship), Masarrat Misbah (Social Entrepreneur). Startup
Expo participants were mentored by 50 CEOs and seasoned entrepreneurs in
parallel sessions.
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| Nadia Hussain visited AEP |
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Startup Expo
& Awards 2015 provided aspiring entrepreneurs, students and professionals
an opportunity to learn and address entrepreneurial trends with Pakistan’s
policy makers, successful entrepreneurs and academicians under one roof. Dr. Khalid Mehmood Shouq (Chief Editor, The
Weekly Veterinary News & Views), Mr. Tariq Tanveer (CEO, Agri. Tourism
Development Corporaion Pakistan), the well known Mr. Iqbal Asar, Mr. Tariq Tufail (Editor,
Agri. Tourism journal) and all the member of social circle wished Agri.
Education Pakistan on its distinct success. This is really great to be selected
as one of the best startup of Pakistan said, Mr.Safeer Jafrey
(President/Founder). He further added; I want to say thanks to Allah Almighty
for His blessings and all my team members, whom efforts made Agri. Education
Pakistan eligible for this title. Ms. Rabia Shahid (Vice President, AEP)
appreciated the enthusiasm and services
of volunteers and said special thank to Mr. Fakhar Sherazi and Mr. Shoaib Talha
to hold all the management at the event.
Mr. Jafrey said special thank to Mr. Khalid Shouq (Chief Editor, The Weekly
Veterinary News & Views) and apprecite his vision to support and empower
the youth for the real properity. For more information about the projects of
Agri. Education Pakistan, please, visit; www.agrieducationpakistan.org or email: aepak.org@gmail.com .
