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The way I see it, a “job” is when:

•I’d give an interview,

•I’d be hired and told my job description

•Introduced to my team-lead, manager and
the face-less boss you’d probably never
meet
In that sense




but that was over 12 years ago…
Left an amazing job,
made the decision within a week
no salary, no colleagues, no “boss”
I was now an
I re-wired myself, I was my own boss, I was excited!
1st Business




Making quality designs accessible to everyone!
2002 - 2010




  Clients ranging from multi-
nationals, to rock / pop-stars to
       even a President
Set up Pakistan’s 1st co-working space Suite401
Too much work, too little play
Things became dull & tasteless
And in 2011, my 3rd venture




                         SMS Interaction Service




VIADUCT is still alive
and kicking since 10
years now!
TiE Helps you to network with other
entrepreneurs, get exposure and provide an
    amazing platform for you to utilize!




           I was lucky enough to become a
        Charter Member at TiE Karachi recently

           visit: www.facebook.com/tiekarachi
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
           The 2nd best time is now”
                  ~ Chinese proverb ~

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Jobless for 10 years and why I enjoyed every minute!

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3. The way I see it, a “job” is when: •I’d give an interview, •I’d be hired and told my job description •Introduced to my team-lead, manager and the face-less boss you’d probably never meet
  • 4. In that sense but that was over 12 years ago…
  • 5. Left an amazing job, made the decision within a week
  • 6. no salary, no colleagues, no “boss”
  • 8. I re-wired myself, I was my own boss, I was excited!
  • 9. 1st Business Making quality designs accessible to everyone!
  • 10. 2002 - 2010 Clients ranging from multi- nationals, to rock / pop-stars to even a President
  • 11.
  • 12.
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17.
  • 18.
  • 19. Set up Pakistan’s 1st co-working space Suite401
  • 20. Too much work, too little play Things became dull & tasteless
  • 21. And in 2011, my 3rd venture SMS Interaction Service VIADUCT is still alive and kicking since 10 years now!
  • 22.
  • 23. TiE Helps you to network with other entrepreneurs, get exposure and provide an amazing platform for you to utilize! I was lucky enough to become a Charter Member at TiE Karachi recently visit: www.facebook.com/tiekarachi
  • 24. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is now” ~ Chinese proverb ~