In this episode, Uzair talks to Mutaher Khan about the state of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and the outlook for the next 12-18 months. Mutaher is a technology and business journalist, and co-founder of Data Darbar.

Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 State of the ecosystem 18:18 Why did big startups collapse? 29:05 Talent demand for tech 40:50 Impact of legislation and policy 52:20 Outlook for next 12 months 1:01:50 Reading recommendations

Reading recommendations:

• India Wins Freedom by Maulana Azad
• Cornered Tiger by Adam Licudi and Wasim Raja
• Patras Kay Mazameen by Patras Bokhari

Broadcast on:

04 Aug 2023