The startup culture in Pakistan is perhaps in its own startup phase. I have been a curious observer, student and a participant in this emerging phenomenon since last 7 years. I have worked, facilitated, mentored, advised, pushed numerous young entrepreneurs in this period of time, not just because it was my job requirement at two major private universities, but also my passion, rather an inner calling to do so. I am also a part of a modest social startup as a founding member, co-founded a virtual incubator and consulting firm for startups, and also a member of executive committee of local chapter of a non-profit platform dedicated to promote entrepreneurial spirit in the country. These little achievements were followed by two venture failures, so feel that I do pass the bare-minimum criteria to have a say on the growing entrepreneurial phenomenon. I also have been involved in a formal research project to study local entrepreneurship since last two years. Over the years, and particularly during last 6 years, I have seen the entrepreneurship culture being pushed by various stake holders in a peculiar manner. I feel that it’s the right time to make some comments on the challenges young entrepreneurs are facing today and their possible solutions. Following are some of my observations, followed by some suggestions.
Of the entrepreneurs, for the entrepreneurs, by the entrepreneurs
Attention Visitors !!!
Welcome to the manual
Part 1 contains some key concepts which you might want to absorb to develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Part 2 takes you to 11 routes which you can choose to take depending on your initial resources
Part 3 contains specific details about various steps you might want to take during the process of starting your business, but please pick your route in Part 2, as each route will take you to some pages in Part 3 in a specific sequence, please follow the sequence of your specific route.