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Head of Insights

Hatchpod

Founder

Write a Writing

Founded and grew this blog it into a resource pool for writing tips and guides with 300k monthly visitors.

Blogger

Maven Logix Pvt Ltd.

Experimentation is the secret ingredient in success' recipe. We do a lot of that here. Let's work out optimal solutions by capitalizing on your best assets led by data and insights.

Chief Executive Officer

House of Pakistan

An online digital magazine, harnessing the power of omni-channel for awareness, advocacy and brand building. We help brands and organizations in shaping their messaging by helping the leverage data based insights for a more targeted communication strategy.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Design Expert

International Trade Centre

Incubator for early-stage AgriTech startups, handling rigorous candidate selection, intensive mentoring, and a final showcase event. Concurrently managed a trainer upskilling program, ensuring mentors were well-versed in the latest industry trends and practices, all aimed at bolstering the AgriTech sector's growth.

Project Director

XPLR TechYard

XPLR TechYard is a learning & development program for digital and technical skills for startups, entrepreneurs, young professionals and graduates.
 
I am responsible for development of  curriculum and instructional content, facilitation and mananaging of training operations including boot camps, hackathons, workshops and courses. 
 
The program focuses on a non-traditional approach designed around project based learning with hands-on experience and self-paced learning from from seasoned and experienced industry experts.

My goal is to create a learning experince that enables new learners to think critically, innovate around problems, apply technology to build solutions and bring structure to operations management by using the latest project management tools and techniques.

Director of Learning and Development

TechSoup

Country Chapter Lead

AppJobs Global

My work largely revolves around devising content strategy to promote, build awareness and distribute research and indusrty reports developed by the research program at AppJobs. Everyday action items revolve around developing content calendar,  infographics, visualizations, industry reports and content.

Consultant - Marketing | Analytics & Visualization  

Building stuff since 2008.

I ❤️ all things about data, design and human interactions. 

Launched my first blog, grew it to 300k monthly visitors, leading to building a small team > moving on to e-commerce > flipping websites and scaling tech teams. 

This led to setting up a software company -  Maven Logix where we have worked with startups, SMBs, corporate and development sector.

As someone who likes connecting dots and thinking beyond the status quo, I see myself as a builder + nurturer, exploring uncharted possibilities.

I bag a 1.5 decade of experimentation,  experience & a killer team from assorted domains; UI/UX, design, development, product management, community building,  marketing, sales and growth.

More on ME!! 🧘‍♀️

With majors in economics and MS in Business Analytics, I like taking a data-driven approach for strategy, creative-making and execution. 

Things I talk about:

🏙️ Socio-economy
🦸 Building dream teams 
🎨 Design 
💨 Productivity 
🔮 Inspired creativity 

Feel free to connect at:

✉️ amy@mavenlogix.org
🌐 www.mavenlogix.org  [Agency]
📬 www.hatchpod.substack.com [Newsletter]

Sharing our mapping for a quick overview of all Regulatory Frameworks that founders need to know about.

This is part of our #FridayFeature, a fortnightly series at Insights| Invest2Innovate (i2i). 

Stay braced for more and feel free to drop a line on what would you like us to cover more about in future.

Amna Masood

Building 🌱hatchpod.io & 🚪HouseOfPakistan

How does the Companies Act 2017 impact startup compliance?

How can supportive regulations benefit the growth of startups?

What is the role of SECP in business entity regulation?

Feeling overwhelmed by regulatory hurdles as a startup? We get it. Navigating legal requirements can feel like a heavy burden, slowing down the growth of the ecosystem.

As we gear up for the federal budget season, it's a good time to think about ways to revitalize the startup scene. 

● The major player in business entity regulation is the SECP. You have to complete the entire cycle here, from company registration to maintaining compliance checks.

● Next is the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), which oversees tax laws. Avoiding penalties requires staying compliant with tax regulations.

● The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is the regulatory body overseeing overall policy and implementation.

● Do you have an original concept or brand? #IPO Pakistan is the Intellectual Property Organization where you can register patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Intellectual property protection can significantly help maintain a competitive advantage.

● Paramount among the regulatory frameworks impacting startups and investors are the Companies Act 2017, the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, and the Private Fund Regulations 2015. These legislations address the legal, taxation, and investment compliances concerning the ecosystem.

Implementing progressive laws can create a supportive environment for startups by simplifying processes, reducing red tape, and providing financial incentives.

Looking at successful models globally, such as Italy's Startup Act, India's Company Law updates, and regulatory advancements in countries like Egypt and Zambia, it's clear that supportive regulations can drive the growth and resilience of startups worldwide.

Ahtasam Ahmad, Farwa Zahid, Amna Masood, Sarah O. Munir, #RegulatoryFrameworks

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