In this episode, Uzair talks to Mutaher Khan about the state of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and the outlook for the next 12-18 months. Mutaher is a technology and business journalist, and co-founder of Data Darbar.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

1:45 State of the ecosystem

18:18 Why did big startups collapse?

29:05 Talent demand for tech

40:50 Impact of legislation and policy

52:20 Outlook for next 12 months

1:01:50 Reading recommendations

Reading recommendations:

- India Wins Freedom by Maulana Azad

- Cornered Tiger by Adam Licudi and Wasim Raja

- Patras Kay Mazameen by Patras Bokhari