Dr. Shahid Qureshi
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
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Overview
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Academic
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Courses Taught
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Publications
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Notable Projects
Work Experience
- Rector, GIFT University
Gujranwala, Pakistan (June 2022 – Present) - Professor & Program Director – Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi (Mar 2021 – June 2022) - Associate Professor & Program Director – Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi (Nov 2018 – Mar 2021) - Board Member, ICT R&D Fund
Board of Director (Jan 2015 – 2022) - Assistant Professor & Program Director – Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi (Sep 2013 – Oct 2018) - Assistant Professor & Associate Director – Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED)
Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi (Oct 2010 – Aug 2013) - Visiting Faculty, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
Frankfurt, Germany (Jan 2009) - Visiting Faculty, Toulouse Business School
France (Jan 2009) - Visiting Faculty, SP Jain School of Management
Dubai (Jan 2008 – Dec 2016) - Visiting Faculty, Berlin Institute of Technology
Berlin, Germany (Jan 2007 – Jan 2016)
Academic Qualification
- PhD (Entrepreneurial Marketing), Faculty of Business Administration, Technical University Berlin – 2010
- MBA (General Management), Lahore University of Management Sciences – 2004
- MSc (Industrial Engineering & Management), Asian Institute of Technology Bangkok – 1994
- BSc (Mechanical Engineering), University of Engineering and Technology Lahore – 1990
Courses Taught
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- Advanced and Applied Business Research
- Alternative Management
- Developing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
- Experiential Learning Projects
- Entrepreneurial Management for MBA at IBA, Kempten, SP Jain
- Entrepreneurial Management for EMBA at IBA, Kempten, SP Jain
- Entrepreneurship for Undergraduate
- Foundations for Management & Entrepreneurship I
- Foundations for Management & Entrepreneurship II
- MARKSTRAT Simulation for MBA at IBA and TU Berlin
- Entrepreneurial Marketing at TU Berlin
- Social Entrepreneurship at Frankfurt School of Finance, Germany
- Entrepreneurship at Toulouse Business School, France
- Business Studies at the Global Production Engineering Program, TU Berlin
- MBA Project
Publication
Dr. Qureshi’s research focuses on entrepreneurship, technology-based firms, and entrepreneurial universities. His work has been published in respected journals such as the Journal of Technology Transfer, the Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, and the International Journal of Business and Social Science. He has led research projects on transferring entrepreneurship education best practices from business schools to engineering and technology institutions and has contributed to books on business incubation and acceleration.
How marketing capabilities shape entrepreneurial firm’s performance? Evidence from new technology based firms in turkey
MS Qureshi, N Aziz, SA Mian (Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research 7 (1), 1-15)
Antecedents and outcomes of entrepreneurial firms marketing capabilities: An empirical investigation of small technology based firms
S Qureshi, SA Mian (Journal of strategic innovation and sustainability 6 (4), 26-41)
An investigation of antecedents and outcomes of marketing capabilities in entrepreneurial firms: an empirical study of small technology-based firms in Germany
S Qureshi, J Kratzer (Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship 24 (1), 49-66)
Transfer of entrepreneurship education best practices from business schools to engineering and technology institutions: evidence from Pakistan
S Qureshi, S Mian (The Journal of Technology Transfer 46 (2), 366-392)
Notable Projects Led by Dr. Shahid Qureshi:
- Women Entrepreneurship Project, Kazakhstan: Capacity building of master trainers and women entrepreneurs in Almaty and Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Micro Entrepreneurship Exchange and Dialogue (MEED): A German government-funded project to enhance entrepreneurship education in Pakistani universities in collaboration with DAAD and the Technical University of Berlin.
- Empowering Youth for Work (EYW) Project with Oxfam: Training for SMEs to empower youth in Jamshoro (Sindh) and Layyah (Punjab).
- National Entrepreneurship Program (NEP): Offers a weekend certificate course in multiple cities of Pakistan, training participants on various aspects of entrepreneurship.
- Business Incubation Program for Women Home-Based Workers: Supported women from underprivileged communities in Karachi and Quetta to develop entrepreneurial skills and start their own ventures.
- Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) with Sindh Board of Investment: Provided training to 150 young men and women in Sindh on leveraging networks and starting their businesses.
Dr. Shahid Qureshi’s efforts have been instrumental in fostering an entrepreneurial culture in Pakistan, transforming the lives of countless individuals and contributing to the nation’s economic and social development.
