Khurram Khalid Iqbal
Product Leader.
Community Builder.
Systems Thinker.
I build technology and communities that unlock opportunity at scale — across borders, industries, and generations. Based in Karachi, working globally.
"Leadership today is about convening people, aligning incentives, and building structures that scale collaboration."
Global Perspective
A Global Perspective,
Built from the Ground Up
I'm a product leader and community builder with over 7+ years of experience designing systems that solve real-world problems — not just at a company level, but at a societal scale.
My journey spans FinTech, ERP, marketplaces, healthcare, agriculture, and community platforms, but the underlying thread has always been the same: building trust-driven systems that enable people to grow, connect, and create impact together.
I operate at the intersection of technology, community, and impact. My core strength lies in translating real human and business problems into structured, scalable systems.
What I Do
At the Intersection of Technology,
Community, and Impact
Product Leadership
Leading complex products from discovery to scale — shaping strategy, guiding execution, and aligning stakeholders across business, engineering, and operations.
- Enterprise & FinTech platforms
- AI-enabled systems
- ERP implementations
- Go-to-market strategy
Community Building
Designing and leading high-trust communities that move beyond conversation into real outcomes — jobs, mentorship, collaboration, and social impact.
- Trust-based networks
- Ecosystem design
- Engagement strategy
- Impact measurement
Systems Thinking
Whether it's a SaaS platform or a global network, I focus on structure over noise, incentives over control, and long-term value over short-term growth.
- Structure over noise
- Incentives over control
- Trust over virality
- Long-term value
Community Impact
Building One of the World's Most Active Professional Communities
I am the founder and lead of POIL (People of IBA & LUMS) — a global community that started as a simple idea and became a living ecosystem enabling people to make informed career and life decisions together.
This work has reinforced my belief that when trust is designed into systems, communities outperform institutions.
Global Leadership
Leadership Without Borders
Global Shapers · World Economic Forum
Curator, Karachi Hub (2025–Present)
I currently serve as Curator of the Global Shapers Karachi Hub, a World Economic Forum initiative that brings together young leaders working on local, regional, and global challenges.
- Representing Karachi across international forums
- Leading volunteer-driven impact projects
- Championing youth leadership and collaboration
- Building bridges between local action and global dialogue
"This experience continues to shape my understanding of leadership without borders."
Innovation & Experiments
Designing Trust-First Digital Experiences
I actively experiment with new models of connection and collaboration. One such experiment, The Sailmate, was a no-photos, no-swiping matchmaking platform built on community trust and intentional introductions.
It reached 3,000+ downloads in 24 hours and trended on the App Store, proving that high-friction, trust-first design can outperform shallow engagement models.
Current Focus
POIL Connect — Building the Future of Communities
I am currently working on POIL Connect, an AI-powered Community Operating System designed to turn communities into engines of opportunity.
- Match people to opportunities
- Enable mentorship
- Power meaningful introductions
- Community Intelligence
"Technology scales efficiency.
Communities scale trust.
Real progress happens when the two work together."
Work With Me
Let's Build Something Meaningful
If you're building something at the intersection of people, technology, and impact, I'd love to connect.
Collaboration
- Advisory Roles
- Product Leadership
- Community Strategy
Speaking
- Future of Communities
- Trust in Digital Systems
- AI & Society
Location
- Based in Karachi
- Working Globally
Connect
- Twitter / X