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"She Loves Tech" Global Startup Competition comes to Pakistan

14/6/2017

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CIRCLE in collaboration with TechRock, and Lean In China bring She Loves Tech to Pakistan! If you have an idea with the potential to create vibes across the globe, this is your chance to shine! She Loves Tech is a global startup competition that presents opportunities to women entrepreneurs. Here's an extract from their website regarding the competition, eligibility, and the prizes for your hard work!!

"She Loves Tech is a global initiative showcasing the convergence of the latest trends in technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and the opportunities it creates for women. It consists of an annual global startup competition and international conference series.

Rules
1. All applications must be submitted online and in english.
2. The deadline for applications is June 23, 2017.
*Please note that a panel of industry specialists will be reviewing BPs and shortlisting finalists for the round. All finalists will be informed 7-10 days before the competition.

Eligibility
STAGE: Seeking Angel, Seed or Series A funding (Under US$3m funding raised)

FOCUS: 
(a) At least one female entrepreneur in founding team who is using technology to solve a problem
OR 
(b) any entrepreneur, male or female, who is using technology to impact women positively:
• Are a significant proportion of end-users female?
• Are products specifically designed with women users in mind?
• Does the product itself address a problem that disproportionately affects women?

Technology
The use of science and innovation to invent useful things or to solve problems. This extends beyond digital, information or internet-based technology and covers everything from hardware to the creation of new product and solutions to existing problems.

Verticals
We are open to accepting startups from all industries, with a particular focus on startups in these verticals:
• Fin Tech (finance)
• Consumer Tech (e-commerce, big data)
• Med Tech (medicine)
• Edu Tech (education)
• Agri Tech (agriculture)
• Clean Energy
• Internet of Things
• B to B Solutions
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Judging Criteria
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are looking at a range of criteria including market opportunity, scalability and growth potential, innovation and creativity, calibre of founder and team, and last but not least, women impact.

Prizes & Benefits
The top team from She Loves Tech Pakistan 2017 will receive:
• Spot to pitch on international stage at finals in Beijing, China (September 16, 2017)
• Week-long boot camp (September 11-15, 2017) in Beijing, China consisting of talks and panels relating to globalization, the Chinese market and the latest technology trends, visits to leading tech companies, networking opportunities, and personalized pitch preparation workshops (accommodation covered)
• Pass to the She Loves Tech 2017 Conference in Beijing, China (September 16, 2017)
• Access to Overseas Talent Entrepreneurship Conference’s (OTEC) resources (including but not limited to visa, business establishment and investment matching support in Beijing, China)
• Opportunity to apply for the Phoenix Plan grant of 100,000 RMB in Beijing’s Chaoyang District
• Listed in 36Kr Investor Assistant, China’s leading startup database, which has access to 8000 investors
• Intensive global media exposure including features in 36Kr, All China Tech, E27, ELLE etc.
• Mentorship with Chinaccelerator
• Other mentorship, networking and investment Opportunities (Teja Ventures, a venture capital fund with a gender lens, SOSV, #1 in VC seed funding for female-founded startups (TechCrunch), and other affiliate funds of the She Loves Tech global initiative will also be actively looking to invest in women impact startups from the competition)
*More prizes coming soon

Learn more at www.shelovestech.org"
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Obama invites Jehan Ara for Global Summit - Now What?

10/5/2016

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It is definitely big news when President Obama invites Jehan Ara - President for P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association for IT and ITES), and The Nest I/O, to speak at the 7th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Stanford University, California.

Jehan Ara is the face of the Pakistani IT industry, a phenomenally big name in the rising Pakistani entrepreneurial market, and a beacon of bright inspiration for Pakistani women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) fields. The said email invitation is for Jehan Ara as a panel member for discussion over a very interesting topic: "Investing in South Asia: "What's Next for Entrepreneurship in India, Pakistan, and Beyond," and Jehan Ara is the ideal candidate for this job.


​Even Obama invites Jehan Ara!!

The Women Engineers Pakistan has always been proud of Jehan Ara. She has been a role model for numerous women in Pakistan, a pioneer paving the way for others and a leader lighting the path ahead for new comers. The fact that Obama invites Jehan Ara to represent Pakistan, and that The White House is fully aware of her capabilities is nothing short of fantastic in the progress picture for the country.

Now What Though?

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Now that we have celebrated our amazing inspiration (Dear God! Even President Obama invites Jehan Ara!! WOW!!!), we would like her to bring attention to a list of very important topics at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit, as this is an opportunity to highlight our potential and discuss solutions to prevalent problems.

Rising tide of Young Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

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Pakistan is now home to one of the world’s largest populations of young people. As per Peace & Conflict Monitor, Pakistan is among some of the very young counties, some of them with "..two-thirds of their populations under the age of thirty." The population of the country is about 200 million people, and imagine how much this can be worth when 70 percent of them are within the age group of 25-30. Jehan Ara has always been a proponent of fresh ideas and we are sure she will be highlighting this asset. As we can see from the Population Pyramid Youth Bulge for Pakistan by the US Bureau of Census, the USA is not unaware of Pakistan's young potential. And the Global Entrepreneurship Summit is the perfect place for a nice little refresher.


Investment Opportunities

Jehan Ara leads P@SHA, and The Next I/O, both of which are directly linked with a large number of young Pakistani entrepreneurs. Having their best interests at heart, Jehan will most probably try to direct international interests toward investment in various Pakistani start-ups. Maybe pitching ideas like Virtual Speed Dating, or Shark Tank mock-ups might help.

Visa Issues for Pakistani Entrepreneurs

Undoubtedly, this is the most problematic avenue for most Pakistanis. The US Department of State seems to be a bit more stringent on policies for a Pakistani passport. Inviting more entrepreneurs from this country can greatly benefit the USA on frontiers of growth and diversity. Who knows, it might even help put an end to extremist stereotypes.

Growth of Female Entrepreneurs

The USA has always been an avid supporter of women empowerment. Pakistan offers a whopping statistic of 50% women in its population. Directing interests towards the growth of women can help nurture better support for future generations. As she herself said,
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“I am thankful to them for inviting me for such a great event where more than a thousand people would be in attendance. I am happy because it would be really amazing to let the attendees know about recent developments and innovation in the Pakistan’s tech sector.”

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16 Best Start-up Apps for Rising Entrepreneurs

7/5/2016

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Pakistan is a rising star in entrepreneurship. With a majority of the country aged between 25-30 years, Pakistan is brimming with new and exciting ideas gushing with fresh blood. Tech entrepreneurs are setting shop in Pakistan due to this youth bulge, and investors all over the world have their eyes fixed here.

"Start-up" is the new "BIG-THING" today. But running a new business, and being organized at it from the get-go is no easy feat! (Trust us, we've been through it!!) Ladies and Gents, we introduce to you the 16 best Start-up Apps that will transform your entrepreneurial run from a chaotic nightmare to a steady stream.

What does Every Entrepreneur Need? Our 16 Best Start-up Apps!!

Choose from our list of 16 best Start-up Apps, and breeze through your business like a pro! Because what does every entrepreneur want? MORE PROGRESS, LESS CHAOS!!!

​1. Slack:

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Slack is a group messaging application which helps people communicate faster. Slack has pre-organized groups like administration, finance, engineering, etc. which can help businesses direct discussions to relevant groups. Private conversations and project-based groups can also be formed. It has lessened the dependence on conventional email system because it enables sharing all sorts of documents, images and files and is also integrated with various social networks. It is downloadable on desktop and mobile, free of cost.

2. Trello:

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Trello is another business communication application. It brings workers on board where they can share updates about on-going, upcoming and finished projects. Trello helps maintain checklists, add labels and due dates and it also enables attaching files from your computer, Dropbox, Box, One Drive and Google Drive.
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Trello is free but it has Trello Gold and Trello Business Class with advanced and tailored features which require a payment.

3. ExpenseBot:

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Startups are usually so occupied in their product management and service delivery operations that they don’t have time to keep track of their day-to-day payments and receipts. It is quite possible that they miss out a few receipts or are unable to maintain their credit card records. ExpenseBot saves them off this burden. It allows them to simply capture their receipts, match them with credit card charges and generate a reimbursement report. The app is available for iOS and Android, both.

4. Yaldi:

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Yaldi is a complete business management app which helps start-ups define Key Performance Indicators, track revenues, sales, etc. and integrates with Quick Books (accounting software) and other software for data input. Yaldi also provides valuable business advice when KPIs are integrated.
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This app is not available for android as yet but it costs $9.99 per month.

5. Tripit:

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When involved in business activities, entrepreneurs don’t want to hassle about their travelling or project meetings in different cities. Tripit takes the burden off their shoulders and arranges everything from the beginning till the end of their business trip. From train, airplane to hotel bookings, Tripit arranges everything for them. If there are any delays in flight or any problems at the hotel, they inform you well before time.
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This App is available on App Store and Google play.

6. Office Suite:

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Office Suite brings Microsoft office in your mobile. It enables businesses to create their presentations, spreadsheets and Word files along with PDFs which can be easily shared on various networks. Office Suite also gives the option of adding on ub reader, Photo suite, PDF Scanner and Oxford Dictionary.
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The basic application is free but it allows you to go premium with improved features like exporting PDFs, printing files, electronic signatures, etc. with a certain payment.

7. Fuze:

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Start-ups which require effective communication with associates and employees over a distance need video conferencing and clear audio systems. Fuze is best for such organizations. It offers products like Global Voice, Conferencing and Collaboration, Contact Center and Insights. It provides HD video conferencing facility and High Quality audio which is easy to set up. Fuze can bring up to 125 employees together at a time.
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A 30-day free trial period is offered initially but after that Fuze Pro plan has to be purchased.

8. Periscope:

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Periscope brings the concept of live TV in the palm of your hands. You are able to capture and stream live scenes from any part of the world. This can be effective for start-ups which are studying target markets or which want to know about different places. It is also helpful while promoting your idea or conducting seminars and conferences.
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Periscope is available for iOS and Android users.

9. Gusto:

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Gusto assists small business in tax filing and calculating insurance and health benefits of employees. It can be a great assistance in finance and HR activities of start-ups. Gusto comes with a two months free trial package but after that it charges $35 per month for each person in the company. It eases the enterprise off the burden of calculating, filing and paying their and each employees taxes and creating a payroll.
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Gusto is integrated with xero, FreshBooks, Quick Books, and many more software.

10. Evernote:

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Making a to-do list, taking notes, adding reminders, etc. are all day-to-day tasks of anyone who starts a new enterprise and is bombarded with small tasks and projects. Evernote helps arrange and manage all these things. It not only allows users to take notes but also enables them to share them.

Evernote basic is free which gives a 60 MB space to its users. However, Evernote Plus and Premium charge $24.99 and $49.99 per year respectively. Plus comes with more space and a working offline feature and Premium is more advanced with a space of up to 10 GB and many other enhanced features.
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Evernote is downloadable on Android, iPhone, web, iPad, Mac and Windows.

11. Square Register:

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Square Register is an app important at the Point of Sale. It helps businesses in accepting payments through their smartphones and issuing digital receipts to its customers. Users need to sign up and request the company for a free square reader which is a device attached to the smartphones and helps in swiping the card through. Then they can use the app in their phone and tablet to sync all the receipts and payments and issue receipts to customers to.
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This App is available for iPad, iPhone and Android users.

12. Audible:

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Start-ups are new to the market and therefore need to stay updated about the do’s and don’ts of the market. They need to study the trends and strategies so that they can plan ahead and for this there is an App like Audible. Audible allows you to download audio books which save a lot of time and the hassle to carry a hardcopy with highlighter, sticky notes and pens.
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This app is compatible with both, iOS and Android.

13. Davinci Virtual:

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It is a complete virtual management solution for a business. Davinci provides services like virtual receptionist, virtual offices, live web chat and auto receptionist to its clients. It is available in 30 different countries with 40,000 customers till date. Start-ups can save a lot of cost by outsourcing tasks like customer care, assistants, etc. to Davinci Virtual.
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The App is available on play store for Android users.

14. When I work Scheduling:

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This app enables businesses to manage its human resource. Planning shifts, payrolls, keeping track of the employees’ shifts and the tasks they’ve undertaken during that shift can be hectic. This app does it for start-ups and businesses. These schedules can be created and shared with other employees over the smartphone with specific locations, tags and other advanced features. The app has 30 days trial period after which a payment is required for further use.
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This app is compatible with iPhone and Android.

15. Codecademy:

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Codecademy is the best learning place for coders and developers. It trains them to develop websites, make an interactive, learn JAVA, JavaScript, jQuery and many more. The reason codecademy is in this list of apps is because it equips users with the knowledge which is necessary to either launch a tech start-up or keep their start-up technologically afoot.
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This app teaches you all this for free and is available for both, iPhone and Android.

​16. Dropbox:

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Dropbox helps store data on the cloud and allows easy sharing between users and non-users due to its integration with various platforms. Dropbox has a wide user base which is able to store files on computer and access them offline too. It enables them to share videos, images and documents over the cloud with just a click. Dropbox business is for teams and business with unlimited storage space and enhanced security for just $15 per user per month.
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Dropbox is available for desktop and mobile phones at both, App Store and Play Store.

Sara Mashhadi

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