Prof. Dr. Shahid Qureshi

Rector
Ph.D., TU Berlin, Germany
MBA, LUMS, Pakistan
MSc., AIT, Thailand
+92 (55) 389-2989 Ext. 102

Biography

Prof. Dr. Shahid Qureshi is Rector of GIFT University. Dr. Shahid Qureshi has a Ph.D. from TU Berlin, an MBA from LUMS, and an MSc from AIT-Thailand. Dr. Shahid is a fellow of the Babson Business School with expertise in entrepreneurship pedagogy, research, and entrepreneurial centers. He has been teaching at TU Berlin, the Frankfurt School of Finance, Kempton School of Business, and the SP Jain School of Business – Dubai. He has been instrumental in promoting entrepreneurial education in Pakistan. He is a well-acclaimed researcher and speaker in the area of entrepreneurship. He has previously served at IBA Karachi i.e., one of the leading business schools in Pakistan as a Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).

He is currently serving as the board member of IGNITE (National ICT R&D Fund, Government of Pakistan) and Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education Karachi. He has consulted at a national and international level to help start-up entrepreneurial centers. His research focuses on entrepreneurship, technology-based firms, and entrepreneurial universities. He has published impact factor research in various outlets such as Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and International Journal of Business and Social Science etc. Dr. Shahid designed the award-winning course for Women Entrepreneurship Program which was recognized by the USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) in Jan 2017 & 2021.

Dr. Qureshi has been working on a vision of converting Pakistani universities into entrepreneurial universities having applied perspective i.e., converting knowledge into practical experience. Throughout his career, he has mentored hundreds of start-ups and trained faculty of other universities to promote entrepreneurial development in Pakistan. Currently, Dr. Shahid is helping GIFT University in becoming an Entrepreneurial University.

Teaching Interests

  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Entrepreneurial Marketing
  • Alternative Management
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship

Research Interests

  • Effectual Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Technology Based Firms
  • Incubation Models
  • Entrepreneurial Universities
  • Alternative Models of Management

Selected Publications

Sr.No.

Publication month and Year

Publication Title

Name of Journal

Online Issue (link)

1

2022

Dianne H. B. Welsh, Shahid Qureshi, Ambreen R. Khan, Training mom entrepreneurs in Pakistan: a replication model

Journal of Service Business

Impact factor 2.94

ABDC list

ISSN: 1862-8516

ISSN Online: 1862-8508

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11628-022-00480-1

2

Oct – Dec 2020

Qureshi et al, Investigation of The Key Success Factors of Ventures Incubated At IBA CED Incubation Centre, An Empirical Study. Vol. 4 Issue 4 (October- December 2020) PP 889-905

Academic Journal of Social Sciences

ISSN 2519-7983, 2521-0149

http://ojs.lgu.edu.pk/index.php/ajss/article/view/1356

2

Sep
2020

Qureshi, J. A., Padela, S. M. F., Qureshi, S., & Baqai, S. (2020). Exploring Service Brand Associations: A Consumers’ Perspective in a Rising Service Economy. Journal of Estudios de Economia Applicada, 39(1), 279-295

Journal of Estudios de Economia Applicada

http://ojs.ual.es/ojs/index.php/eea/issue/view/260

http://ojs.ual.es/ojs/index.php/eea/article/view/3799

3

April

2020

Qureshi, S., Mian, S. Transfer of entrepreneurship education best practices from business schools to engineering and technology institutions: evidence from Pakistan. Journal of Technology Transfer (2020).

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-020-09793-7

Journal of Technology Transfer

Impact Factor 4.037 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10961-020-09793-7#citeas

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-020-09793-7

4

April

2020

IBA National Entrepreneurship Program: A case of entrepreneurial education, opportunities and challenges.

Print ISSN 1996-2800, Online ISSN 2410-0854 2020, Vol. SI, No. 1 Page 21-26 DOI: 10.24312/20000104

Paradigms, University of Central Punjab

https://paradigms.ucp.edu.pk/static/uploads/2017/09/4.pdf

Paradigms, SI (1)21-26. Paradigms is a research journal of University of Central Punjab.

5

Summer 2019

Qureshi, Mustafa, Amin (2019), ADMINISTRATION OF THE INDIGENOUS ENTREPRENEURSHIP MODEL ON A SAMPLE OF YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS, Vol. IV, No. III (Summer 2019), Pages: 33 – 48

Journal of Global Economics Review, DOI: 10.31703/ger.2019(IV-III).04,

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/ger.2019(IV-III).04

https://gerjournal.com/article/administration-of-the-indigenous-entrepreneurship-model-on-a-sample-of-young-entrepreneurs

6.

May

2018

Qureshi, J. A., Waqas, M., & Qureshi, M. S. (2018). Saying ‘No’ to Foreign Direct Investment in Wind Power Generation Sector by Attracting Indigenous Entrepreneurs – A Step towards Self-reliance.

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 8(3), 284-295.

http://www.econjournals.com/index.php/ijefi/article/view/6320

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues (IJEFI) ISSN: 2146-4138.

Econ Journal

7.

July

2017

Development of Entrepreneurial and Marketing Capabilities in

Engineering & Technology Based Firms

The Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

http://publications.muet.edu.pk 

The Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology

8

June

2017

Qureshi, Nergis and Sarfraz, 2016. How marketing capabilities shape entrepreneurial firm’s performance? Evidence from new technology-based firms in turkey Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, Nergis Aziz and Sarfraz A. Mian,

Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research 7:15 DOI 10.1186/s40497-017-0071-5.

Impact factor 0.42

http://citec.repec.org/s/2018/sprjglont.html

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186%2Fs40497-017-0071-5.pdf

9

December

2016

Application Of Effectual Principles To Promote Agriculture Entrepreneurship: Qualitative Study Of Successful Agriculture Based Ventures In Sind

Journal of Social Sciences (PJSS) Vol. 36, No. 2 (2016), pp. 621-634

http://www.bzu.edu.pk/PJSS/Vol36No22016/PJSS-Vol36-No2-2.pdf

BZU University

10

December 2016

Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan: A Qualitative Study Using Multiple Case Design Method to Study the Application of Effectuation Model

Global Management Journal for Academic and Corporate studies (GMJACS) Vol. 6, No.2

http://gmjacs.bimcs.edu.pk/

Bahria University Karachi Campus, Pakistan

11

March

2016

The impact of various entrepreneurial interventions during the business plan competition on the entrepreneur identity aspirations of participants

Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research 20166:9 DOI: 10.1186/s40497-016-0052-0

Impact factor 0.42

http://citec.repec.org/s/2018/sprjglont.html

https://journal-jger.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40497-016-0052-0

12

November  2015

An In-depth study of the effectiveness of the existing university business incubator (UBI) in Pakistan

Global Management Journal for Academic & Corporate Studies (GMJACS) Vol 5, No 2

http://gmjacs.bimcs.edu.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=130&Itemid=66

Bahria University Karachi Campus, Pakistan

13

Fall

2015

An Exploratory Study of Entrepreneurial Centers in Pakistan: An Untapped  Market Opportunity

IBT-Journal of Business Studies ISSN NO: 1814-9790 (VOL.11, NO.2)

http://ibt.edu.pk/ibt/jurnals/2_ibt.biztek

IBT-Journal of Business Studies ISSN NO: 1814-9790

14

July

2014

Impact of effectuation on intentions to start a business

Business Review, IBA Karachi. Volume 9 No. 2

http://iba.edu.pk/Business_review/br_vol_9_no_2.pdf

Institute of Business Administration, Karachi Pakistan

15

October

2013

Promoting innovation in the MENA region: the role of social norms and individual factors in entrepreneurial networks

Int. Journal of Business and Globalisation, Vol. 11, Issue No. 4, 2013 413

http://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJBG.2013.056877

Inderscience  Publishers

16

December 2013

The New Entrepreneurial Leader: Developing socially, ethically, economically and environmentally sensitive leaders: A literature review of recent trends from three leading writers

Business Review Volume 8, No 2
Page 162 to 169

http://iba.edu.pk/Business_review/business_review_VOL-8_No_2_Jul-Dec_2013.pdf

Institute of Business Administration, Karachi Pakistan

17

March 2010

An Investigation of Antecedents and Outcomes of Marketing Capabilities in Entrepreneurial Firms: An Empirical Study of Small Technology-Based Firms in Germany

Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship JSBE Volume 24, 2011 – Issue 1

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08276331.2011.10593525

 Taylor and Francis Publishing

Selected Publications - Book Chapters

Sr. Year Publication Title Name of Book
1 2021 Shahid Qureshi, Syed Zahoor Hassan, Sarfraz Mian, (2021), Business incubation and acceleration in Pakistan: an entrepreneurship ecosystem development approach, Handbook of Research on Business and Technology Incubation and Acceleration: A Global Perspective Research Handbooks in Business and Management series. Edited by Sarfraz A. Mian, Magnus Klofsten and Wadid Lamine. Pp 280-298   https://www.elgaronline.com/view/edcoll/9781788974776/9781788974776.00025.xml Handbook of Research on Business and Technology Incubation and Acceleration:
A Global Perspective
Research Handbooks in Business and Management series.
Edited by Sarfraz A. Mian, Magnus Klofsten and Wadid Lamine.
    Case study in the Book the Cases in Global Entrepreneurship (2021, Kendall-Hunt Publishing ENTREPRENEURS IN THE MAKING “ZAINAB’S MONTESSORI” A CASE OF A PAKISTANI MOMPRENEUR
      ALFIYAH—ONE OF THOUSANDS: AN ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY
      BEE HARRY’S: BUSINESS AS A SERVICE FOR HUMANITY
2 2018 Shahid Qureshi, Sarfraz Mian, (2018), A Journey Towards Entrepreneurial Support in Pakistan: IBA’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), Book Chapter in the. Pages 239-251. Book titled, Entrepreneurship Education and Research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Perspectives on Trends, Policy and Educational Environment
3 2018 Leyla Sarfaraz, Sarfraz A. Mian, Emine Esra Karadeniz, Mohammad Reza Zali, and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, (2018), Business Environment in the Three Countries, Page 639. Book Chapter in the book titled, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Dynamics in Trends, Policy and Business Environment.
4 2018 Leyla Sarfaraz, Sarfraz A. Mian, Emine Esra Karadeniz, Mohammad Reza Zali, and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, (2018). Women Entrepreneurship in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey, Based on GEM Data, Page 649. Book Chapter in the book titled, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Dynamics in Trends, Policy and Business Environment.
5 2018 Leyla Sarfaraz, Sarfraz A. Mian, Emine Esra Karadeniz, Mohammad Reza Zali, and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, (2018). Do Financial, Human, Social and Cultural Capital Matter? Page 659 Book Chapter in the book titled, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Dynamics in Trends, Policy and Business Environment.
6 2018 Leyla Sarfaraz, Sarfraz A. Mian, Emine Esra Karadeniz, Mohammad Reza Zali, and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, (2018). Female Entrepreneurship, Internationalization, and Trade Liberalization in Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. Book Chapter in the book titled, Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Dynamics in Trends, Policy and Business Environment. Page 671.
7 2018 Leyla Sarfaraz, Sarfraz A. Mian, Emine Esra Karadeniz, Mohammad Reza Zali, and Muhammad Shahid Qureshi, (2018). Conclusion and Recommendations, (2018) Book chapter in the book titled, Entrepreneurship Education and Research in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) ISBN 978-3-319-90394-1. Page 691.
8 2016 Sarfraz, Qureshi, 2016. SOCIAL NETWORK STRUCTURES OF NASCENT ENTREPRENEURS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF ADVISOR NETWORKS IN MENA COUNTRIES” Book chapter July 2016. Edward Elgar Publishing. Book title: Volume on Entrepreneurial Process and Social Networks: A Dynamic Perspective.

Awards / Scholarships

2021

The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) introduced the Institute of Business Administration at Karachi as the recipient of the 2021 USASBE Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Award, one of the organization’s four prestigious USASBE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Education Awards.

This year’s winner, Institute of Business Administration at Karachi, Aman Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (Aman-CED), for their Entrepreneurship Plus Model is an entrepreneurship curriculum with a unique and innovative approach consistent with the indigenous values and practices of Pakistan to teach entrepreneurship.

2020 AOM 2020 Award: Finalist for Year 2020 Innovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy award
Announced by: Dr. Noam Wasserman
Dean, Yeshiva University’s Sy Syms School of Business
2019 Fellow Pakistan Academy of Engineering
2018 Babson Fellow: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2017 The United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) has named IBA Karachi’s Women x Program as 2017 ‘Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program Award’ winner.
2013 Babson Fellowship: Entrepreneurship Pedagogy
2010 Kauffmann foundation scholarship to attend the 2010 Marketing and Entrepreneurship Symposium in Boston from 11 to 13 August, 2010.
2010 USASBE scholarship to attend Doctoral consortium held in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
2007 Kauffman Scholarship to attend the UIC (University of Illinois Chicago) Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship, held at George Washington University, Washington, DC.
2007 Selected by Entrepreneurship division at the Academy of Management (AOM) to attend the Entrepreneurship Division New Faculty Symposium at the Academy of Management Meeting, Philadelphia.
2002 LUMS (Lahore University of Management Sciences) MBA Scholarship.
1994 AIT Research Grant for data collection in Pakistan for Master’s Thesis.
1993 Government of Holland Scholarship for Masters of Industrial Engineering and Management Programme at AIT, Bangkok, Thailand.
1990 Award for standing first in Mechanical Engineering Department at UET.