OPEN Silicon Valley

OPEN Network

350+

Charter Members

150+

Executive Members

75%

Masters & above

100000+

Network

100+

Founders

90+

Serial Entrepreneurs

300+

Corporate Entrepreneurs

$2B

Combined Net Worth

75+

Multi-Millionaires

100+

Millionaires

$2B

Capital Raised

$13B

Exits




Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Exhibitors

About OPEN Silicon Valley

The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs is a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals, which consists of chapters all around the world in 15 cities ranging from Silicon Valley, New York, London, and Islamabad. We are the chapter based in Silicon Valley where many of the newest trends in technology are created and have a strong community that encourages entrepreneurship. OPEN provides a platform for entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to network, collaborate, and mentor each other in developing businesses and the laying the foundation of entrepreneurship in various fields. OPEN has established itself as the premier and most reputable brand in helping countless professionals showcase their brilliant businesses to investors and create many successful entrepreneurial endeavors for over 24 years.

Meet the Leadership Team

Our dedicated volunteers helping build a stronger community

Adeel Rasheed

Co-head of Marketing


Adeel helps other teams. Create plan that will be used and executed by other teams (events, social media, membership outreach, develop marketing campaigns for different teams)

Amer Haider

President


Ajmal Mahmood

Head of Membership


Ajmal helps members by increasing the size of the network

Alisha Junaid

Head of Youth Board - Forums,
President - OPEN SV Youth Rising Stars


Andaleeb Ahmed

Head of Sponsorships


Andaleeb helps members by raising funding that fuels the org.

Areeba Yasin

Head of Spring Forum,
President - OPEN SV Young Professionals


Areeba helps members by creating a networking and learning space

Arif Shamim

Breakfast Mentor


Arif helps members by creating networking opportunities

Asima Khokhar

General Secretary & Governance Officer


Asima helps the org by governance of board and corporate setup

Emman Haider

Head of Spring Forum


Emman helps members by creating a networking and learning space

Fahad Ibrar

Head of Web Content and Maintenance Team


Fahad helps org communicate with the world. helps other teams promote their events

Farhan Younas

Head of Trusted Partner Network (TPN)


Farhan helps members by offering access to each other in a structured manner for more opportunities

Farrukh Jilani

Head of Photography & Videography


Farrukh helps other teams. Onsite photos, videos

Haris Farooq

Head of Brand Identity


Haris helps other teams. One stop shop for brand rules, assets, colors, messages. Works closely with Marketing

Imran Qureshi

Head of Program Administration


Imran reviews plans for clear measurables, time based goals, tasks, that HR can follow up

Junaid Aziz

Head of Marketing


Junaid helps other teams. Create plan that will be used and executed by other teams (events, social media, membership outreach, develop marketing campaigns for different teams)

Mahdi Shahab

Head of Calendar


Mahdi helps members view all events online in a calendar format across various platforms; description for the Head of Calendar

Mediha Ali

Legal Counsel


Mediha helps the org by ensuring we are legally compliant

Mobashar Yazdani

Treasurer


Mobashar helps the org and other teams by managing accounting and finance for budget and tax

Nadia Khan

Head of Sports Events


Nadia helps members by offering managed sporting events

Naiel Chaudry

Head of Youth Board - Forums


Naveed Sherwani

Head US - Pakistan Liaison


Naveed helps members by promoting programs with Pakistan.

Nazia Chandio

Head of Registration


Nazia helps other teams. One stop shop for offloading event registration

Omar Rahman

Head of Member Research and Analytics Team


Omar helps other teams. Pure analytics. For e.g. member locations, titles, companies, experience, industry etc. Data used by membership team, sponsors, marketing

Rafae Bhatti

Head of Programming Team


Rafae helps members by coordinating events across the year. Other teams execute different events

Rehmat Kharal

Head of Career Development


Rehmat helps members find jobs, career enhancement

Saadia Khan

Head of Non - Profit Awareness


Saadia helps members know about orgs and orgs get exposure in community

Sabiha Iqbal

Head of Digital Strategy


Sabiha helps the org with digital strategy driving our digital initiatives to new heights, enhancing our online presence, and engaging our community

Shehram Jamal

AI Transformation Officer


Shehram helps other teams use AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Umar Rafi

Head of Success Stories


Umar helps members by inspiring stories about Pakistanis working together. Success is defined as working together

Usman Tariq

Head of Global Programs


Usman helps members by promoting events from global partners. Creates, promotes joint programs with global partners

Zohaib Akmal

Head of Networking Team


Zohaib helps members by creating networking events

Board Members

The OPEN Board is comprised of a selective group of our charter members. Our charter members are individuals who have been with OPEN for years helping broadening our scope and have had decades of experience as business professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. We hold periodical Board meetings to set the overall direction, discuss new trends, review performance, and revise strategies and policies for the organization.

Upcoming Events

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I extend a warm welcome to all of you in the OPEN Silicon Valley community. OPEN, as a dynamic and expansive global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals, boasts an impressive presence with 15 chapters worldwide, including our distinguished Silicon Valley Chapter.

Our mission at OPEN is creating and nurturing a vibrant platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals can forge meaningful connections, engage in enriching mentorship, and collaboratively pave the way for innovation across various sectors.

At its essence, OPEN SV thrives as a volunteer-led organization. Our team of passionate volunteers, drawn from the vibrant Silicon Valley ecosystem and the wider global community, exemplifies dedication and commitment. Their tireless efforts and devotion are the driving forces behind our organization's ability to reach and surpass our annual milestones. To each of our volunteers, thanks for your invaluable time and effort, which have been instrumental in cementing OPEN's success and bringing pride to our organization.

In my role as President, I am wholeheartedly committed to elevating OPEN Silicon Valley to unprecedented levels of achievement. My vision is centered on expanding the reach and impact of OPEN's mission, fostering a synergistic relationship between Pakistan and Silicon Valley that benefits all. I am dedicated to empowering our members and volunteers to emerge as thought leaders and mentors, guiding and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and professionals on their path to success and growth.

I warmly invite each one of you to embark on this transformative journey with me. Together, we can elevate OPEN SV beyond just a professional network and shape it into a vibrant community where every member feels relevant, embraced, valued, and inspired. As we look ahead, we eagerly anticipate your engagement and collaboration. Whether you choose to volunteer, connect, learn, or contribute in any capacity, remember that your involvement is the key to our collective success. Together, let's embark on this exciting journey of growth, innovation, and shared achievement.


- Amer Haider, President, OPEN Silicon Valley

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