About Us
Our story, leadership, purpose and long-term ambition.
Who We Are
Her Startups is a Pakistan-based, globally focused organization working to advance women's entrepreneurship, enterprise development and leadership. Since its establishment in 2021, the organization has worked to connect women with learning, recognition and opportunities that support their economic participation.
Our Purpose
We believe women deserve accessible pathways to build businesses, develop professional capabilities, access markets and lead with confidence. Her Startups brings together entrepreneurship education, hands-on business development, networking, social-impact initiatives and recognition to make these pathways more practical and connected.
Vision
A world where women have the opportunity, skills, systems and connections to build thriving businesses and shape economic progress.
Mission
To enable women to learn entrepreneurship, establish businesses, strengthen existing enterprises and access opportunities for sustainable growth through practical training, business development, partnerships and recognition.
Our Leadership
The people behind the platform.
Ahtsham ul Haq Wariyah
Founder & Director
Sara Sharafat
Founder & Director
Syeda Komal Tariq
Chief Executive Officer
Our Values
What guides every decision.
Opportunity
We work to expand access to entrepreneurship and enterprise participation.
Practical Impact
We prioritize capabilities, implementation and outcomes over activity alone.
Integrity
We communicate transparently, respect stakeholders and pursue credible results.
Inclusion
We seek solutions that respond to different circumstances and remove barriers to participation.
Collaboration
We connect entrepreneurs, mentors, institutions and partners to achieve more together.
Continuous Growth
We believe learning, innovation and systems improvement should never stop.
SDG 5 Aligned
Partner with Her Startups.
We welcome responsible partnerships with organizations committed to women's entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.