Umer Farooq

Umer Farooq has firmly established himself in the fintech sector, with over a decade of dedicated experience. One of the highlights of his journey is his association with the wealth-building startup, Spaceship, where he gained profound insights into nurturing financial growth and wealth management for individuals. This venture fortified his understanding of global financial strategies and investment structures. Drawing from his experiences and driven by his roots, Umer harbors a vision to replicate such successful wealth-building models in Pakistan.

Shifra Khan

As a Director at Deck Docs, Shifra works across storytelling, brand positioning, and design. The firm has supported over 350 clients who have collectively raised more than $1.5B. In past lives, she was hired off Twitter by the platform team of i2i Ventures, one of Pakistan’s leading VC firms, where she spent two years immersed in Pakistan's startup ecosystem. She has also supported VCs with brand strategy and design, and once built a 3D-printed RC car she could control with her brainwaves. Outside of working, you’ll find Shifra lifting.
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Daan Schinkel

Daniel Schinkel is a professional with experience as a co-founder in the edtech space for four years, as well as in sales, business development, and partnerships within technology. He has a background in journalism and currently works in the digital commerce and embedded protection industry. His prior experience includes leadership roles in sales for a company specializing in immersive learning technology for healthcare. He also has a background in marketing, public relations, and content creation.
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