Concluded with resounding success. The event provided a valuable platform for startups to showcase their products and services to a diverse audience, including judges, investors, students, and faculty.
RAIN Catalysts’ Investors Networking and Expo, held at the Bahria Innovation Center,
Congratulations to Laiba Arshad, Adeena Arshad, and Zumla Yasin, who secured the top three prizes for their impressive pitches. Their wins underscore the caliber of talent emerging from Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to the U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan and Zakaria Rizvi for funding the project. Special recognition was given to Caroline Cummings for her dedication and passion in executing the event in Pakistan.
Appreciation was also extended to Sobia Mustafa, Irum H., Maria Ameer, Madeeha Erum, Gouhar Bakht, and Kalsoom for their participation, and to Ayesha Raza and Syeda Amber Fatima Naqvi for their instrumental role in organizing the expo.
The event wouldn’t have been complete without the esteemed judges: Sayyed Ahmad Masud, Shehryar Hydri, Merai Syed, Karima Khan, Salman Iqbal, Hashir Ibne Irshad, CFA, Sumera Abbasi, Sana Khan, and Naureen Ghaffar. Their insightful feedback and motivational talks provided valuable guidance to founders on how to refine and strengthen their ventures.
This successful expo underscores RAIN Catalysts’ commitment to empowering women founders and early-stage startups. They invite the community to join them in supporting and nurturing the next generation of Pakistani innovators.
