Riaz Ahmed is a seasoned professional driving innovation in smart cities and startups, currently serving as Project Lead for Climate Strategy and Carbon Net Zero at Techapolis, Advisory MENAP at MISSION+, and Investment Committee Member at Angel School. With a robust background as a Growth Advisor for startups like GrocerApp and Bykea, he has mentored 60 startups across various stages, raising over $17M in the MENAP region. Previously, as Commercial Manager at Checkout.com, he spearheaded Pakistan’s FinTech ecosystem launch, achieving 133% growth in two years. Holding an MBA from Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology, Riaz is a Techstars and Y Combinator alumnus, recognized for his contributions to Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and sustainable urban development.