The document summarizes a presentation given by Syed Abdul Basit on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and framework to solve grand challenges. The presentation outlines four steps: 1) Create an ideation hub to connect innovative minds. 2) Think big to solve problems on a large scale. 3) Define grand challenges to focus on, such as those outlined by Singularity University. 4) Develop an entrepreneurial framework including defining ambitions and creating business models and go-to-market strategies. The presentation provides examples of student startups from the Institute of Business Management in Pakistan aiming to address issues like the environment, energy, and public services.

1. Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset &
Framework to solve Grand Challenges
Conference: 2nd International Conference for Entrepreneurial Engineering (ICEE 2016)
Venue: Institute of Business Management, Pakistan
Date & Time: Sunday, August 28, 2016 / 11:45 AM – 2:00 PM
Speaker: Syed Abdul Basit (Founder, VISIONi Ventures, a subsidiary of Appylink 360)
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2. Speaker’s Profile
Present
Founder,
Appylink 360
(technology)
Founder,
VISIONi
Ventures
(startups)
Lean
Launchpad
Practitioner
ICT industry
(10 years)
MICROSOFT
NOKIA
Alcatel-Lucent
Unified
Communications
Precision
Technology
Achievements
Product
Champion
Award
Program
Manager &
Startup Mentor
Guest Speaker
Awards
Startups &
Developer
Community
Mentored
50+ startups
Hackathons
300 Developers
published 350+
Apps in a month
35+ Mobile Apps
Managed &
Published
Serving
Academia
(IoBM & PAFKIET)
Entrepreneurship
Technology
Innovation
Services
Marketing
Project
Management
Telecom
Management
Education
Lean
Launchpad
(Udacity)
MBA Marketing
(IoBM)
B.E. Telecom
(PAF-KIET)
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3. 1. CREATE AN IDEATION HUBTO CONNECT
INNOVATIVE MINDS
SOURCES OF
INNOVATION
Individuals
Companies
Universities
Government
-Funded
Research
NGOs
Incubators /
Accelerator
/ Co-working
Space
SLOW
HUNCH
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2. THINK BIG

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7. 3. Solve Big Problems: Global Grand Challenges
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Source: Singularity University

8. 4. DEFINE YOUR AMBITION
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Source: UNDP

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4. Develop a FRAMEWORK

10. VISIONi Ventures help startups to turn their ideas into reality by providing
a right business model & go-to-marketstrategy to launch a winning
product or service.
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11. Outcome:
Business students from IoBM with a mission to solve Grand Challenges
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12. Minimize plastic waste and use Edible Spoon to make better ENVIRONMENT
Project: Edible Spoon
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Solving ENERGY and HEALTH issues through technology
Projects: (L-R) Tiny Air Conditioner, Pressure GradientAnalysis Machine

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Project: JUGNU (a mobile app to report issues to local government)

16. Thank You For further details, please contact:
SYED ABDUL BASIT
Founder, Appylink 360 & VISIONi Ventures
Adjunct Faculty, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, IoBM
Mobile: +92-334-3549727 | E-mail: SyedAbdulBasit@outlook.com
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