Start-up Summit: From Concept to Success
The Department of Business Administration and the Incubation Center of SMIU jointly organized a session for the final-year students on the topic “Start-up Summit: From Concept to Success - Success Stories” on Thursday, June 27, 2026, at the Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium of the university. The session was chaired by Vice Chancellor Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai, with Mr. Bilal Talib, CEO of California Real Estate and Builders, and Mr. Qazi Nauman Mujahid, Director of Operations at DIA, serving as the main speakers.
In his speech, Dr. Mujeeb Sahrai remarked that today’s youth belong to the 21st century, where they face both numerous opportunities and challenges, especially in the field of business. He noted that SMIU graduates have more business opportunities in Karachi compared to other parts of the country.
The Vice Chancellor highlighted that SMIU’s proximity to I.I. Chundrigar Road, a hub of banks and business activities, provides students with valuable opportunities to benefit from these activities. He urged Business Administration students to connect their projects with the university's Incubation Center.
Dr. Sahrai further emphasized that students should look beyond traditional education during their four-year studies, as the business world is evolving rapidly. He commended Mr. Shahid Obaid, Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration, for organizing the successful event and encouraged final-year students to showcase their projects within the university.
Mr. Bilal Talib shared his success story with the students and announced a grant of 10 million rupees to support young entrepreneurs at SMIU in establishing their businesses. He expressed his ongoing support for SMIU students. Recounting his journey, Mr. Talib revealed that he started as a simple villager from Punjab without formal degrees in finance, marketing, or civil engineering but built a successful business through personal experience. He advised students to be clear about their objectives, vision, innovative ideas, and commitment to their chosen field to achieve success.
Mr. Qazi Nauman Mujahid shared his success story and motivated the students by discussing his experiences. He encouraged them to learn from failures and maintain hope, emphasizing that there are numerous opportunities in the country, with only willpower needed. He spoke about his humble beginnings in a poor family in Hyderabad and how he struggled to build a successful IT business nationally and internationally.
Dr. Zahid Ali Channar, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Business Administration, and Commerce, delivered the vote of thanks. The session was attended by Dean Dr. Jamshed Adil Halepoto, Director of Students Affairs Mr. Muhammad Naeem Ahmed, faculty members, and students.
During the event, final-year students from the Department of Business Administration displayed their projects in the inner courtyard of the main building. Mr. Bilal Talib, Assistant Professor Shahid Obaid, and other faculty members visited the student stalls and praised them for their innovative ideas.