Hey there, I’m Naeem Zafar

I consider myself a global citizen, currently serving as the Managing Director of Concordia Ventures. Previously, I founded and led TeleSense, an IoT (Internet of Things) company based in Silicon Valley, which was later acquired by UPL. Prior to that, I was the co-founder and CEO of Bitzer Mobile in the enterprise mobility and security sector, acquired by Oracle.

My journey has been deeply rooted in the high-tech industry, with involvement in seven companies and advisory roles for numerous startups. I’ve condensed my wealth of experience and insights into my writings and teachings, aiming to support entrepreneurs worldwide. I frequently travel to deliver lectures covering a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship and the startup journey.

Check out: https://westernciv.com/staff/naeem-zafar to see my lectures on history, geopolitics, and future trends.

Entrepreneur, educator, and leader: I wear many hats!

I’m a faculty member at UC Berkeley, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs at the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) and the Department of Sociology.

I am a Professor of Practice in the business school of Northeastern University, campus in the SF Bay Area).

Learn more about my work at:

UC Berkeley: https://scet.berkeley.edu/naeem-zafar/

Podcast: Silicon Valley Life

Bi-Weekly Every Thursdays at 3:30 pm PDT – First episode coming soon!

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