436 | This Science Park is Revolutionizing Tech Business in Pakistan Ft Yaruq Nadeem | TBT

Guest Introduction: Joining us today is Yaruq Nadeem, a force of nature propelling Pakistan's innovation landscape. As the spearhead of Innovation and Partnerships at the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), he's not just talking about change – he's delivering it. In just four years, Yaruq has facilitated a staggering PKR 20+ billion in revenue and PKR 12+ billion in startup funding, ignited the spark for over 300 startups, and created 6,000 jobs, catapulting Pakistan to 88th in the Global Innovation Index. But his impact doesn't stop there. He recently led the US Embassy's groundbreaking Rising Stars Startup Competition, championing inclusivity for minorities and women. From designing internationally renowned incubation programs under TechOne to launching the 'Innovation Inside' initiative, Yaruq is a catalyst for entrepreneurial empowerment. He's even shaped the entrepreneurship curriculum at NUST and guided over 50 student-led venturesTo get more information about studying in the UK: https://www.britishcouncil.pk/study-ukDo not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way!#thoughtbehindthings #muzamilhasan #yaruqnadeem #startups Socials:TBT’s Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Muzamil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan Yaruq’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaruqnadeem/NSTP Website: https://nstp.pk/Podcast Links:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z1cE7F Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/2S84VEd Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3cgIkf