Building a Tech Business from Scratch in Pakistan | Khushnood Aftab | Tahseen Islam | GWT

In this episode, Tahseen Islam hosts Khushnood Aftab, the visionary CEO of Viper Technology.
They discuss Khusnood’s inspiring journey from assembling computers by hand in 2007 to building one of Pakistan’s leading tech hardware companies.

The conversation explores the evolution of the hardware industry, adapting to emerging technologies, and the challenges faced along the way. Khusnood also shares practical advice for entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and students on staying relevant in an era of rapid AI advancement.

He talks about leadership, keeping teams motivated, the art of public speaking, and his future plans for Viper Technology offering valuable lessons for anyone aiming to grow in business and innovation.

Chapters
00:00 – Highlights
01:01 – Introduction
02:00 – Khushnood’s Journey
08:47 – Early Challenges (Buying PCs for Rs. 5,000 in 2007)
11:54 – The 2010–2020 Gap
13:32 – Future Plans
16:49 – Adapting to Evolving Hardware
18:14 – Identifying and Adopting New Technologies
26:39 – Skill Improvement for Embroidery & Entrepreneurs
28:44 – Keeping Employees Updated with Market Trends
30:06 – Starting a Similar Business (Tips for Competitors)
34:04 – Rapid AI Evolution & Market Impact
35:09 – Advice for New Entrepreneurs in Hardware
37:17 – Public Speaking Journey & Challenges
43:26 – Keeping the Team Motivated
45:01 – Staying Self-Motivated
46:45 – Biggest Mistake & Lesson Learned
48:15 – Viper’s 5-Year Vision
49:08 – Final Thoughts
50:02 – What’s Booming for the Young Generation
55:13 – Social Life & Interests
57:50 – Outro

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