A global startup network, not just a resume line
Bilingual board presence across corporates, venture and startup ecosystems — mentoring founders and advising executives on innovation, AI and go-to-market.
Seedstars
Global Ambassador · Geneva
Represents Seedstars' global startup network, connecting founders across emerging markets to capital, mentorship and cross-border opportunity.
Innovation Labs
Advisor (2x)
Advises corporate innovation labs on incubation design, innovation-budget deployment, and turning pilots into revenue-generating services.
Gold Ventures Investment
Partner
Investor partner evaluating early-stage opportunities at the intersection of fintech, AI and telecom-adjacent business models.
Giving back, since 2016
2026 CEO Force for Good Award — Mastercard
For 10+ years, Imran has mentored students, early-career professionals and founders on career and business questions — entirely free of charge. He continued this practice through his tenure at Mastercard, where the company's CEO recognized him with the 2026 CEO Force for Good Award, presented digitally to winners selected globally.
Thought leadership, in public
Endorsements
"Imran represents excellence and proficiency in every task he takes on. He is an entrepreneur and extremely adaptive across the telecommunication business. He is always hungry for knowledge with a fantastic drive to enhance his skills."
"Great analytical skill and the ability to view things from unusual angles. Imran constructively evaluates every experience — good or bad — and turns it into learning and progress."
New board seats & advisory conversations
Fintech, AI, telecom and retail — EMEA / CIS boards and advisory boards welcome to reach out.