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Faisal Aftab

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Height

5' 7" (170 cm)

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Age

48

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Nation

• Pakistani • American

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Basic Information

Date of Birth: 4 June 1976 (Friday)
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Nationality: • Pakistani • American
Hometown: Berkeley, California

Family & Relationships

Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Ayesha Umer
Children: Daughter(s)- 2 • Serene

Education

Colleges: Eli Broad College of Business, Lansing, Michigan University of Oxford, England (2009-2010)
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the Eli Broad College of Business (1995-1999) Master of Science (M.S.) from the Eli Broad College of Business (2000-2001) Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Oxford (2009-2010)

Lifestyle

Religion: Islam
Food Habit: Non-vegetarian

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Some Lesser Known Facts About Faisal Aftab

  • He began his career as a Consulting Manager at Deloitte, New York, in 2000 and continued to work there until October 2006.
  • From October 2006 to March 2012, he was the Vice President of New York-based wealth management and financial services firm, National Financial Partners.
  • From 2006 to 2012, he served as an Investor and Executive Director of MTV Pakistan and oversaw the development of international distribution and operations of the network.
  • From March 2012 to September 2017, he served as the Executive Vice President of the Over-the-top (OTT) content streaming service company, CloudStream Media, Inc.
  • From March 2012 to December 2017, he served as the Managing Partner of an investment firm,
  • He co-founded Pearl Media Group in 2012.
  • He is the founding member of the Lakson Venture Capital, Islamabad, and has served as its Managing Partner & Executive Director from January 2018 to April 2021.
  • In 2019, he was a member of the judging panel for Uber Pitch Deck, a program that helps entrepreneurs connect with investors.

    Faisal Aftab with the fellow judges of Uber Pitch Deck
    Faisal Aftab with the fellow judges of Uber Pitch Deck
  • In the same year, he served on the panel of venture capitalists for the O21Disrupt Karachi Conference aimed at showcasing Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

    Faisal Aftab (right) at the O21Disrupt Karachi conference
    Faisal Aftab (right) at the O21Disrupt Karachi conference
  • He is the co-founder of Zayn VC, a venture funds investment company, and has served as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Partner since August 2021. He also serves as its managing partner and a member of its investment committee.
  • He serves as a board member of various organisations, including Haball Private Limited and KTrade Securities in Karachi.
  • He serves as a board member in various organisations, including ‘Bookme.pk,’ ‘SnappRetail,’ ‘Krave Mart,’ and ‘Knowledge Platform.’
  • He is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys working out at the gym regularly.

    Faisal Aftab working out in the gym
    Faisal Aftab working out in the gym
  • He is a travel enthusiast and has visited several countries including France, Saudi Arabia, and U.A.E.

    Faisal Aftab during his trip to Saudi Arabia
    Faisal Aftab during his trip to Saudi Arabia

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