Faisal Aftab Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Age: 48 Years
Wife: Ayesha Umer
Hometown: Berkeley, California
Bio/Wiki | |
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Profession(s) | • Entrepreneur • Venture Capitalist |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
Eye Colour | Hazel Green |
Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Career | |
Debut | Reality TV Show: Shark Tank Pakistan (2024) as a Shark on Green TV Entertainment |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 4 June 1976 (Friday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 48 Years |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Nationality | • Pakistani • American |
Hometown | Berkeley, California |
College/University | • Eli Broad College of Business, Lansing, Michigan • University of Oxford, England (2009-2010) |
Educational Qualification(s) | • 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) |
Religion | Islam |
Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Social Media | • Instagram |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Ayesha Umer |
Children | Daughter(s)- 2 • Serene |
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.
- In the same year, he served on the panel of venture capitalists for the O21Disrupt Karachi Conference aimed at showcasing Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.
- 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.
- He is a travel enthusiast and has visited several countries including France, Saudi Arabia, and U.A.E.