The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN) is a voluntary not-for-profit association dedicated to providing leadership opportunities for our members and community. The organization was formed in 1998 by a group of Pakistani-American entrepreneurs and corporate executives and registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the year 2000. The association's charter is to provide networking opportunities and enhanced business opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals who work in high tech, finance and biotech fields in North America. OPEN meetings and events are open to the public. OPEN has chapters in New England, Silicon Valley, New York, and Washington DC.
OPEN Chapters have boards comprising the most successful Pakistanis in the areas of finance, technology, telecommunications, biotech and consulting in North America. OPEN regularly organizes events pertaining to current issues in business and entrepreneurship. In addition to OPEN'S highly successful Board of Directors, OPEN is comprised of executive committees of seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals from a multitude of industries and professions that help plan, coordinate, and execute OPEN's mission.
The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN) is an inclusive organization, whose sole focus is the promotion of entrepreneurship. It is based on mutual respect regardless of ethnic or religious background, and political leanings. Energetic, risk-taking, and visionary individuals who pursue new ventures and professional excellence with relentless zeal rekindle its spirit.
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To facilitate and encourage the growth of Pakistani
entrepreneurs in the technology field. |
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To draw attention to and promote Pakistani hi-tech
entrepreneurs within the greater technology community. |
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To provide financing assistance and mentorship
to enterprising individuals through programs such
as the business plan competition and monthly business
plan critiques. |
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To develop ongoing events through which technology
professionals can meet and network amongst themselves
and with other influential individuals. |
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To recognize accomplishments by Pakistani entrepreneurs
and professionals in the technology field. |
The charter membership of OPEN consists of highly successful entrepreneurs and executives dedicated to upholding the charter of OPEN: to promote entrepreneurship and professional growth within the OPEN community by providing guidance, mentoring, and networking opportunities to its members.
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