VISIONi with the support of GEN Pakistan conducted a one-day workshop, “Start Your Business” to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016. This workshop was held for aspiring businessmen, early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators. It took place on November 16, 2016 where entrepreneurs gathered and learned valuable lessons about how to start their own business venture. It helped the participants get the tools and experience to formulate their own viable business model.
Syed Abdul Basit - the facilitator of the workshop has worked with Microsoft Innovation Center Pre-Accelerator 2015 as Program Advisor & Startup Mentor; guided entrepreneurs and conducted sessions on sales, marketing, financing and elevator pitch. SAB has mentored 50+ startups across Pakistan. He has conducted multiple workshops, seminars, training sessions on Lean LaunchPad, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Technological Innovation & Strategy, Leadership.
The participants were energised and motivated after attending the workshop. Inspired, Faisal Ilyas said, “It was a great workshop. Pure learning based and practical approach taken by facilitator – Syed Abdul Basit. Lots of ideas, brainstorming, networking and learning. Thumbs up to VISIONi and team Start Your Business!” Another participant Ahsan Naseem shared his experience, “You never know the profound effects words can have on you. I was procrastinating for almost two years. Attending the Start Your Business workshop by VISIONi ignited the spark. I have already implemented a small portion of ideas and it's only the start of the journey to scale my business to greater heights.”