Iman Urooj is an accomplished entrepreneur and business development leader, currently serving as Head of Business Development at SafePay, a pioneering fintech startup backed by Stripe and a Y Combinator alum, focused on transforming online payments in Pakistan. Recognized as a top-five finalist and audience favorite in the Visa Everywhere initiative (MENA region), Iman has an extensive background in coaching entrepreneurship through MIT Bootcamps and brings a global perspective shaped by her Pakistani and Venezuelan heritage. Her expertise lies in navigating regulated markets, building resilient business relationships, and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, especially in emerging markets where digital adoption and gender equality are rapidly evolving.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Iman's Journey:

🔸 The Power of Polite Persistence: Discover how Iman's unwavering, yet respectful, approach to stakeholder and partner engagement enables her to break through even the most resistant organizations, demonstrating the value of resilience and patient advocacy.

🔸 Authentic Relationship Building: Learn the art of fostering genuine, trust-based business relationships by balancing tenacity with authenticity, showing that true curiosity and empathy are the keys to long-term success over purely transactional connections.

🔸 Women’s Leadership & Financial Empowerment: Gain insights into navigating male-dominated, regulated industries as a woman, maintaining self-respect, and advocating for financial independence as a cornerstone for both personal and societal change.

🔸 Embracing Change & Lifelong Learning: Be inspired by Iman's approach to thriving amid uncertainty, adapting to new industries, and continuously upskilling, underscoring the necessity of staying hungry, humble, and passionate no matter your starting point.

You can connect with Iman on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow her journey.

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👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

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