Some people are born to be exceptional in this transitory world. Despite facing odd circumstances, they create a space for themselves as well as for those following their path.
When we decode the term entrepreneur, we find that a person who operates or initiates a new business involves financial risks in the hope of getting profit as well as innovativeness.
At present, Pakistan has produced a lot of geniuses who excel in their respective fields. “When everything seems to be against you, remember that the aeroplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Henry Ford
In this write-up, we will talk about these geniuses and their contribution to the portfolio of entrepreneurship in Pakistan.
1. Monis Rahman – Founder of Rozee.pk & Naseeb Networks
Founder, Rozee.pk • Co‑founder, Naseeb Networks • Partner, Kaarvan Ventures
After graduating from Stanford, Monis returned to Pakistan in 2005 to launch Rozee.pk—today’s #1 job portal with 5 million monthly users. He also grew Naseeb Networks into a global Muslim‑networking platform and co‑founded Kaarvan Ventures in 2024, backing over 20 Pakistani startups with seed funding.
2. Jehan Ara – The Nest I/O & P@SHA Advocate
Founder & CEO, The Nest I/O • Former President, P@SHA
A pioneer since the ’90s, Jehan established The Nest I/O in 2016, graduating 300+ startups. As P@SHA president, she secured Pakistan’s first IT export policy (2023) and, in 2024, launched “SheLeads,” mentoring 500 women entrepreneurs across the country.
3. Seema Aziz
Founder, Bareeze • Founder, Kayseria
Fourth‑generation textile heir Seema revitalized Bareeze’s global presence (London, Dubai) and built Kayseria into a $50 million brand. In 2025 she unveiled Pakistan’s first zero‑waste silk line, setting new sustainability standards in fashion.
4. Ali Mukhtar
Founder, Bookme.pk • Founder, QisstPay
Since 2012, Ali’s Bookme.pk has led Pakistan’s online ticketing. In 2020 he launched QisstPay (BNPL), now serving 500,000 users. His 2024 Series B raised $20 million to expand QisstPay into Southeast Asia.
5. Nadeem Hussain
Founder, Tameer Microfinance (now Telenor Bank) • Ex‑CEO, FINCA Pakistan
A Yale alum, Nadeem launched Tameer in 2005 to serve 10 million unbanked customers. As FINCA Pakistan’s CEO (2018–2023), he grew its loan portfolio to $200 million and in 2024 authored the SBP‑adopted rural lending study.
6. Kalsoom Lakhani
Founder & Managing Partner, Invest2Innovate (i2i) • Director, i2i Accelerator
Since 2013, Kalsoom has helped 200+ startups raise $15 million in follow‑on funding through Invest2Innovate. In 2024 she launched the i2i Accelerator for climate‑tech ventures and in 2025 published the “Future Pakistan” investment report guiding $50 million into local startups.
7. Jahangir Khan Taree
Chairman, JDW Group (Sugar & Agribusiness)
Under his leadership, JDW became Pakistan’s top sugar producer with $1.2 billion annual revenues. In 2023 he diversified into 300 MW power generation and 20,000 dairy farms, and in 2025 announced a $100 million agritech innovation fund.
8. Muneeb Maayr
Co‑founder, Patari • CEO, SoloInsight Media
Muneeb launched Patari in 2015 as Pakistan’s first music‑streaming service (1 million songs). In 2024 he founded SoloInsight Media to produce digital content for top artists and secured a $2 million Series A for original podcasts.
9. Sarah Saleem
Founder, BrandzbySara • Founder, SaraRahman Foundation
Sarah’s ethical e‑boutique, BrandzbySara (est. 2018), champions sustainable fashion, and her SaraRahman Foundation (2022) has trained 5,000 women in vocational skills. In 2025 she introduced “GreenStitch,” a recycled‑fabric apparel line.
10. Adnan Siddiqui
Co‑founder, Carbon Consulting Ltd • Partner, HBL Future Fusion
Actor‑turned‑entrepreneur Adnan founded Carbon Consulting in 2017, advising Fortune 500 on sustainability. In 2023 he joined HBL Future Fusion to incubate fintech and green‑energy startups and, in 2025, launched Pakistan’s first SME ESG benchmarking tool.
Wrapping Up
To sum up, we may notice that a lot of people have made their mark in different fields and become successful entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The women in this regard should be highly appreciated, as they are contributing to the economy of Pakistan by breaking the glass ceiling. Mae Jemison once said,
“Never be limited by the limited imaginations of other people.”