Leadership & Visionaries

Atif Rais. Khan
CEO | Entrepreneur | Technology Evangelist | Angel Investor LMKR & LMKT

Having established NIC Peshawar back in 2017|18 we are really excited to have the opportunity to take it to the next level. Being the largest player in the Pakistan's tech incubation domain, we are confident that with our international and local partners we will provide startups with the opportunities and skills necessary to win in the global arena.



William Bao Bean
Managing General Partner @ Orbit Startups | Emerging Markets Digitalization Investment

Orbit Startups, an initiative by SOSV, invests in breakthrough companies across emerging markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. With a commitment to helping startups scale, Orbit has a strong track record, including US$70 million in investments and US$728 million raised post-investment. The program manages US$1.5 billion in assets and offers a global network of over 500 mentors, partnering with 250+ corporations to support its 194 portfolio companies. Orbit provides hands-on assistance and a lifetime commitment to founders in areas like sales, fundraising, and legal support.



Rohma Labeeb
Country Director | Regional Startup Innovation and Learning Lead @ Accelerate Prosperity

AP is stoked to support NIC Peshawar in the
complete digitization of its program through
Virtual Accelerate- a one stop solution for all
stakeholders in the ecosystem! We are also really
excited to see the potential investment pipeline
coming from the super talented team and wonderful
mentors they have engaged.



Ather Imran
Chief Executive Officer, Sybrid (Pvt) Limited & Ice Animations (Pvt) Limited (Lakson Group of Companies)

Sybrid, part of the Lakson Group, provides comprehensive global technology solutions, empowering businesses and startups with cutting-edge services across diverse industries. Specializing in e-commerce, agri-tech, gaming, animation, and cybersecurity, Sybrid delivers innovative solutions in automation, data intelligence, and business process outsourcing. With a focus on helping businesses scale, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation, Sybrid fosters growth through tailored technology strategies and robust support, ensuring seamless operations at every stage of development.



Dr. Usman Ghani
Director Institute of Management Sciences

IMSciences, a leading business university in Peshawar, fosters entrepreneurship through incubation centers, research labs, and development programs. With hands-on training, mentorship, and industry collaborations, it equips students with real-world insights, serving as a launchpad for startups and future business leaders. 



Illum khan

Member Strategic Council
COO Evamp & Saanga

 

Faisal Jamil
Member Strategic Council
Vice President of Customer Success
LMKR

 



Shafique Ur Rehman

Member Strategic Council
CEO Rehman Medical Institute

 

Hadia Mehr
Member Strategic Council
Principal Brightside High School

 

Sohaib Tanveer
Member Strategic Council
Vice President Cecos University Peshawar

 

Shaukat Hayat
Member Strategic Council
Frontier Platinium

 

Farhad Asfandiyar
Member Strategic Council

Vice President Industrial Association Peshawar

 

Asim Ishaq Khan
Project Director

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Farhad Shafqat Qayyum
Head of Marketing, Communications & Partnerships

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Mahvish Ayub
Head of Planning & Strategy

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Muhammad Shoaib Ashraf
Creative Art & Design Lead

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Hikmatyar Khan
HR & Admin Specialist

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Muhammad Faizan Ali
Network Engineer

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Haseeb Hassan
Program Specialist

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Hassan Zaffar Qayyum
Startup Community Specialist

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Shafeeq Ur Rehman
M & E Specialist

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Maham Khan
Startup Growth Specialist

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Simran Malik
Center Coordinator

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Mehmood Ul Hassan
Digital Media & Strategist

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