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i2i Build Up
On 29th November 2025, Invest2Innovate (i2i) hosted Build Up 2025 in Karachi — a day designed for founders to reflect, learn, and connect. This was not just an event; it was a space for honest conversations, practical tools, and meaningful connections across financial, operational, and mental wellness.
Pakistan’s first founder-first conference has concluded, and the insights are here!
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On 29th November 2025Invest2Innovate (i2i) hosted Build Up 2025 in Karachi — a day designed for founders to reflect, learn, and connect. This was not just an event; it was a space for honest conversations, practical tools, and meaningful connections across financial, operational, and mental wellness.
Learn how founders are navigating Pakistan’s challenging markets
Explore actionable tools shared in workshops and labs
Access curated reflections on resilience, fundraising, and operational excellence
See the key moments, quotes, and stories from Build Up 2025
Event in Photos
Relive the day through our curated gallery of moments — from panels and workshops to micro-recovery and networking sessions.
Join the Waitlist for Build Up 2026
Build Up will now be an annual, multi-city conference across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
Meet the Lineup
This year’s Build Up 2025 brings together founders, operators, and ecosystem builders who’ve been through the grind — and are ready to share the real, unfiltered lessons behind building and staying resilient. Expect honest panels, practical workshops, and reflective sessions featuring voices that have shaped Pakistan’s startup ecosystem — from early-stage founders to seasoned investors and mentors who truly get what it takes to build in tough markets.
Mehreen Ovais
Leadership/ Executive Coach
Halima Iqbal
Founder, Oraan
Vladimira Briestenska
Co-founder, Neem
Amtul Haseen baweja
Content Creator, Comedian, Actor, Host, Entrepreneur
Osamah Nasir
Content Creator and Entrepreneur
Zayaan Bawany
Founder, TicketWala
Raasti Said
Founder & CEO of Yoga Lift Studio
Zeba Waqar
DJ at ZULU
Yasir Suleman Memon
Co-founder, Salesflo
Sharoon Saleem
Co-founder, Salesflo
Kashaf Jamal
VP - Investments, Fatima Gobi Ventures
Somair Rizvi
Co-Founder and CEO, Myco
Muhammad Ali Taufiq
VP Investments, Gobi Partners
Maheen Adamjee
Founder and CEO, Dot & Line
Muhammad Tahir
Chair, AAAI Pakistan
Amin
Founder, PVH Ventures
Sara Saeed Khurrum
Co-Founder and CEO, Sehat Kahani
Misbah Naqvi
Co-founder and GP, i2i Ventures
Miral Sharif
Country Head, Yango Services Pakistan
Arsalan Mahmood
Director Finance, Foodpanda
Our Partners in Innovation
Meet the organizations fueling our event. Our sponsors are leaders in tech,helping us create an extraordinary experience.
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Thank You to Our Collaborators
These partners are helping us make our first Build Up real — supporting founders, amplifying stories, and keeping the hustle alive.
Next Steps?
Build Up is just the beginning. We are taking all feedback — both positive and constructive — to shape Build Up 2026, making it even more reflective, practical, and founder-first. Join the waitlist today and be part of Pakistan’s growing founder community.