Dr Shahid Qureshi
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Dr. Shahid Qureshi

Dr. Shahid Qureshi is a distinguished academic and leader in the field of entrepreneurship. He has served as a faculty member at several prestigious institutions, including the Technical University of Berlin, Kempten University in Germany, SP Jain School of Global Management in Dubai, Frankfurt School of Finance, Toulouse Business School in France, and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi.
From 2010 to 2022, Dr. Qureshi was the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) and a Professor at IBA Karachi. Currently, he is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Rector of GIFT University in Gujranwala, Pakistan, where he leads initiatives to transform the university into an entrepreneurial institution, engaging over 8,000 students in entrepreneurial learning and activities.
Dr. Qureshi holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship from the Technical University of Berlin, an MBA from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok, Thailand, and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from UET Lahore. He is also a fellow of Babson Business School, with specialized training in entrepreneurship pedagogy, research, and the development of entrepreneurial centers.

Passion and Impact

Dr. Qureshi is dedicated to transforming educational institutions into entrepreneurial hubs, empowering students as opportunity creators and problem solvers.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Dr. Qureshi has helped companies like KFC, PCI Automotive, and Crown Motorcycles adopt entrepreneurial thinking to enhance innovation and creativity.

Global Influence

Dr. Qureshi has taught his entrepreneurship model in countries including Pakistan, Germany, France, Holland, Poland, Sweden, USA, Cuba, Dubai, Sri Lanka and many other global stages.

Academic Contributions

Dr. Qureshi's research in entrepreneurship and technology has been featured in leading journals and includes an award-winning model specifically designed for technology startups.

Recognition and Influence

Dr. Qureshi is a 2020 AOM Innovation finalist and a two-time USASBE Award winner. He has published 20 papers and conducted workshops at over 30 universities, benefiting entrepreneurs across multiple regions.

Key Projects and Initiatives

Dr. Qureshi has initiated and led numerous national and international projects, designing models for incubation centers and conducting capacity-building workshops.

Promoting Entrepreneurial Mindset Across Pakistan

Dr. Shahid Qureshi has been a transformative force in promoting an entrepreneurial mindset throughout Pakistan, particularly in higher education institutions and various outreach projects. His extensive work has spanned across universities, vocational centers, public and private sectors, and international platforms, significantly contributing to fostering entrepreneurship across the country.
Dr. Qureshi has consulted at national and international levels to help establish entrepreneurial centers and build capacity in institutions such as AJK University, Malakand University, IBA Sukkur, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology Jamshoro, GIFT University Gujranwala, Balochistan University of Engineering and Technology Khuzdar, and the National University of Textile Engineering Faisalabad. He has worked with the Sri Lankan Federation of Chambers of Commerce, conducting a workshop on family business and entrepreneurship in Colombo, and collaborating with technical and vocational centers in Pakistan to foster an entrepreneurial culture.

Tribute to Dr. Shahid Qureshi by Sarasvathy

Sarasvathy, recognized as one of the Top 18 Entrepreneurship Professors by Fortune Small Business magazine, is a renowned expert on high-performance entrepreneurship. She gave the concept of effectuation, a set of principles used by expert entrepreneurs to build successful ventures.

Sarasvathy authored Effectuation: Elements of Entrepreneurial Expertise and co-authored Effectual Entrepreneurship and Made, as Well as Found. She holds a B.Com. from the University of Bombay and an MSIA and Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University.
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