The City Mag: IBA

About Alibaba eFounders Fellowship Program Asia:

Jack Ma, Alibaba Group’s founder and Executive Chairman and UNCTAD Special Adviser committed to empower 1000 entrepreneurs over the five years from the developing countries and this fellowship program is part of that commitment made between the two giant organizations. The first launch of this very program was put after the successful class of 24 African participants who took part at the inaugural class. Yet, after its success, the Asian batch was formed, which is then passed through huge scrutiny and hunting. The selected candidates were from Pakistan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines. These selected then walked towards their 11 days journey of learning and enlightenment with full of adventure and excitement along with tough pathways. At, the end of the program they became the representatives for their respective countries and became an integral part of providing learning and developing a base for the e-commerce business and transformation.

About the Event:

Last week on Saturday 12^th May 2018, afternoon, four young entrepreneurs conducted a first meet up of Alibaba eFounders Fellows - Pakistan (Karachi Meetup I), at the Aman CED, IBA main campus here in Karachi, Pakistan.

These four young talented and passionate learners shared their experience of their 11 days long journey of entrepreneurial enlightenment with the people of Karachitties. They reach at this point, after passing through tamed pathways and tight scrutiny by Pakistan Innovation Foundation in collaboration with Ignite, entered to the China’s innovation hub, Alibaba Campus, Hangzhou. They are Anum Kamran (Buyon.pk); Furquan Kidwai (Dawaai.pk); Hamza Iftikhar (Dealsmash) and Komail Naqvi (FindMyAdventure). These four youngsters were fortune enough to be graduated from Alibaba eFounders Fellowship Program Asia Class 1. A program that is the joint initiative of the UNCTAD and Alibaba Business School, their prime purpose is to share and taught young entrepreneurs unlocking their true potential there by taking them to the highs of digital world. These youngsters made a promise while leaving Fellowship program that they will spread the knowledge with others and will not keep by themselves only. And, they have made their promise by conducting this small yet informative event within the smallest span of time.

Moreover, their next meet up is soon and if you have not attended this meet up don't worry. Stay Tuned for their next meet up announcement. Their Facebook page link is Alibaba eFounders Fellows - Pakistan (Karachi Meetup I)

And, stay connected for the video from the event that will give you a sight of the clear picture of the event.

Until, then take good care.

Regards.