Struggles of an Entrepreneurial Creative
Dream it.
a flagship approach to add value to exhibition and curatorial opportunities. Bringing innovation to the mundane vendor inductions and trainings.
Initiated in 2014, a series of workshops prior to every craft fair to introduce participants to The Crafter’s Guild journey, to reduce fears, to foster an entrepreneurial mindset, and to form lifelong connections.
To date, over 1500 creative start ups have benefited from these workshops and shaped their businesses.
Build it.
not only does this workshop series bridge community with industry experts, but gives insight, life skills, aids personal development, and energizes participants — not just toward their businesses, but toward life!
The inception of the Entrepreneurial Creative Workshop series was driven by a deep understanding of the persistent challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs, stemming from city turmoil, market closures, growth constraints, and the general disruption of progress. This series not only gained momentum but also profoundly influenced the perspectives of numerous small-scale businesses regarding their endeavors, showcasing the remarkable resilience of creative individuals in Pakistan.
Topics in Focus
Interpersonal Communication
Branding and Design
Brand Aesthetics
Marketing
Social Media for Small Business
Growth Mindset
Financial Literacy
Digital Media Marketing
Basics of Photography
Scalability and Growth
Following your Passion
Visual Merchandising and Displays
Sales and Outreach
NTN Registration and Taxation
Legal Structures in Business
Team Building
Previous Mentors and Trainers
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Nadia Patel Gangjee
Founder, Femprow
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Faizan Laghari
Entrepreneur
Start Up Guru -
Adil Moosajee
Entrepreneur
Founder, EGO
Founder, The East End -
Shahzad Qureshi
Founder, Tohfay.com
Founder, The Urban Forest -
Mubariz Siddiqui
Legal Consul
Start Up Mentor -
Salma Jafri
Entrepreneur - Coach
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Yousuf Bashir Qureshi
Fashion Designer
Photographer
Poet and Speaker -
Murtaza Khokhar
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Ramsha Moiez Hashmi
Digital Marketer
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Wahaj Alley
Senior Photographer
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Sara Jamil
Design Expert
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Irum Fawad
Entrepreneur
Mentor -
Usama Rafi
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Mohsin Shahid Faquih
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Khizra Munir
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Samina Faisal Khan
Founder, Forifix
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Saqib Zahid
Marketeer
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Eefa Khalid
Design Specialist, Educator
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Ayesha Fahad
Consultant, Trainer, and Mentor
Dear Qalb -
Ahmed Ayub
CONRAD Labs,
Ex Airlift -
Mush Punjwani
Founder, Coffee Wagera
Motivational Speaker & Happiness Coach -
Sama Malik
Kreate Your Mark (KHAADI)
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Syed Tariq Shah Gilani
Design Professional