About OPEN

OPEN (Organisation of Pakistani Entrepreneurs) is a global network of Pakistani entrepreneurs and professionals, with chapters in 13 cities from Silicon Valley to New York to London to Islamabad. OPEN provides a platform for Pakistani entrepreneurs and professionals of a city to connect, network, collaborate, mentor and support each other. For more than 15 years, OPEN has established itself as the most reputed global brand of Pakistani professionals and has helped countless in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Vision

Foster entrepreneurship, business acceleration, partnerships, cross chapter collaboration, and belief in the brand ‘Pakistan

Mission

Our mission is to promote entrepreneurship and professional growth by connecting the professional Pakistani community through workshops, events and mentoring opportunities. Our members include professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, venture capitalists, scientists, social leaders, academics, and students.

Objective

OPEN's goals include fostering entrepreneurship, business acceleration, professional growth, bridging the gaps, cross-chapter collaboration and belief in brand Pakistan. Our team at OPEN is committed to providing opportunities to the individuals and organizations to Connect, Innovate & Disrupt.

Meet Our Chairman & President

Dr. Arshad Ali

Chairman, Open Islamabad

Sidra Jalil

President, Open Islamabad

President's Message

A Community Built to Connect, Grow & Lead

Whether you are an entrepreneur building your first venture, a seasoned professional looking to give back, or someone who believes Pakistan’s best days are ahead — you have found your community.

OPEN Islamabad has been home to Pakistan’s entrepreneurial spirit for over a decade. What has sustained it is not any single initiative — it is the people who show up, share generously, and invest in one another’s success.

We are committed to building a stronger chapter where founders find mentors, professionals create opportunities, women in leadership are celebrated, and Pakistan’s diverse talent has a platform to grow, connect, and lead.

Pakistan has no shortage of brilliant people. What it needs are spaces where that brilliance can find each other.

In my role as President, my north star is to make OPEN Islamabad that space — one that elevates women in enterprise, supports first-generation founders, and reflects the full breadth of Pakistan’s entrepreneurial talent.

نہیں تیرا نشیمن قصرِ سلطانی کے گنبد پر
تو شاہیں ہے بسیرا کر پہاڑوں کی چٹانوں میں

Sidra Jalil

President, OPEN Islamabad