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Karavan Podcast is a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
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Karavan Podcast Amad Mian

    • Business
    • 3.2 • 32 Ratings

Karavan Podcast is a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
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    Atif Arif of My Ghar

    Atif Arif of My Ghar

    Hello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
    We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
    I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capital and expertise at the earliest stage.
    You can find more information about Karavan at www.karavan.vc.
    Instagram.com/karavan.vc
    In this episode of Karavan Podcast we get to sit down with Atif Arif, the founder of My Ghar. A startup redefining hassle free living spaces designed for young professionals.
    https://www.mygharliving.com

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    • 17 min
    Ali Ahsan of Circle

    Ali Ahsan of Circle

    Hello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
    We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
    I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capital and expertise at the earliest stage.
    You can find more information about Karavan at www.karavan.vc.
    Instagram.com/karavan.vc
    In this episode we get to speak to Ali about the Pakistani startup ecosystem, the importance of hiring the right people and building culture. 
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    • 40 min
    Usama of Shopsy.pk

    Usama of Shopsy.pk

    Hello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
    We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
    I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capital and expertise at the earliest stage.
    You can find more information about Karavan at www.karavan.vc.
    Instagram.com/karavan.vc
    In this episode I sit down with Usama Arjumand, founder of Shopsy.pk. a search engine that helps online shoppers find the best price for any product in Pakistan.
    https://shopsy.pk
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    • 31 min
    Raza Matin of Brandverse

    Raza Matin of Brandverse

    Hello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
    We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
    I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capital and expertise at the earliest stage.
    You can find more information about Karavan at www.karavan.vc.
    Instagram.com/karavan.vc
    In this episode of Karavan podcast we sit down with Raza Matin, cofounder of Brandverse. A company on a mission to facilitate online commerce.
    https://www.brandver.se

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    • 42 min
    Philip Bahoshy of Magnitt

    Philip Bahoshy of Magnitt

    Hello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
    We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
    I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capital and expertise at the earliest stage.
    You can find more information about Karavan at www.karavan.vc.
    Instagram.com/karavan.vc
    In this episode I sit down with Philip Bahoshy to talk about Magnitts first foray into Pakistan, we also get to discuss the learnings and similarities he has seen in Pakistans nascent startup ecosystem when compared to the regional ecosystems that Magnitt currently covers. 
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    • 31 min
    Shahid Mustafa on Fintech in Pakistan

    Shahid Mustafa on Fintech in Pakistan

    Hello and welcome to the Karavan podcast, a show about Pakistan's startup ecosystem where we have intimate conversations with founders and investors driven to catapult Pakistan into the digital age.
    We discuss what it’s really like to start a business, the highs and lows. The setbacks. The comebacks. The lessons. Everything.
    I am your host Amad Mian, Partner at Karavan, a community-driven VC platform. Given the nascent ecosystem, there’s a massive spread between talent in the country and the resources available to support them. Our mission is to close that gap by providing capital and expertise at the earliest stage.
    You can find more information about Karavan at www.karavan.vc.
    Instagram.com/karavan.vc
    In this episode I sit down with Shahid Mustafa to discuss the evolution of fintech in Pakistan.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahidmustafa1/
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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

3.2 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

rizwan yahya ,

Best podcast

This is one of few podcast which I always enjoy listening and also learnt many things with it. Thank you Amad Mian.

MugheesButt ,

Well done!

These startup journeys and lessons are very valuable for the listeners! Glad to have discovered this podcast series..must listen for any Pakistani who would like to develop and learn from founders of various successful startup companies. Keep up the good work!

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