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Shamail Malik

@shamailmalik

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Founder-focused community builder and startup catalyst driving founder readiness and program growth.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles building and scaling startup communities or accelerator programs where I can lead partnerships, support founders, run high-impact events, and drive measurable growth.

I am a startup community builder and operator with hands-on experience sourcing, advising, and supporting early-stage founders across multiple markets. At Techstars Riyadh I sourced 500+ startups, co-led program strategy, and developed partnership playbooks while improving community engagement metrics.

My background spans startup operations, tax compliance, and growth initiatives—delivering consulting-style support to founders, managing client relationships at EY MENA, and driving revenue and partnerships at an early-stage e-commerce startup. I organize high-impact events and design post-program frameworks that improve continuity and value for founders and partners.

I bring a results-oriented ethos, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of measurable outcomes (e.g., 20% platform engagement uplift, 80% revenue growth in four months). I seek to scale community and accelerator programs that empower founders and strengthen startup ecosystems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Founder Catalyst Associate

Techstars

Jun 2023 - Jul 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Sourced 500+ early-stage startups for three pre-accelerator programs across Saudi Arabia and Botswana and co-led strategic planning and execution; developed partner proposals and program reports. Increased online community engagement by 20% in six months and organized a 3-day Startup Weekend with 80+ participants achieving a 4.7/5 CSAT.

Community Building Program Management Partnership Development Event Management Growth Strategy Playbook Development

Associate – GCR

Ernst & Young

Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Delivered tax compliance services including filings and transfer pricing documentation for 100+ multinational and listed entities and supported senior managers in managing 40 clients monthly while liaising with Saudi tax authorities and EY global teams. Recognized with the Shukran Star Award for outstanding performance.

Tax Compliance Transfer Pricing Client Management Documentation Risk Assessment

Operations Analyst

Farmaish Services

Aug 2020 - Dec 2020 (4 months)

Led procurement and customer operations fulfilling 100+ weekly orders and expanded the customer base by 400+ customers; implemented digital marketing strategies that drove 80% revenue growth in four months and established B2B partnerships with 40 small businesses.

Operations Management Procurement Customer Service Digital Marketing Revenue Growth B2B | Partnerships order fulfillment Data Analysis

Intern - CRBG

National Bank of Pakistan

Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 (2 months)

Conducted competitor and customer behavior analysis to inform product recommendations and authored an internal newsletter article highlighting departmental initiative success.

Market Research Competitor Analysis Report Writing Internal Communications Banking Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

2016 - 2020

Activities and societies: Merit Scholarship achiever in IBA entrance exam; experiential learning project at BP Industries; social internship at The Citizens Foundation.

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration program focused on core business disciplines and experiential projects from 2016 to 2020.