Born in Karachi in 1981, didn’t grow up with access to venture capital or a family business empire waiting for him to succeed. Instead, he had curiosity and a relentless drive to move forward. He studied computer engineering at Sir Syed University at a time when Pakistan’s tech landscape was still finding its feet.
After a brief stint in Nashville, Tennessee, where he worked with small software houses and startups, then came back to Pakistan with an unstated belief that the local tech system could be much more powerful than it seemed. He never took on a CEO position immediately. Rather, he became a mid-level manager for TradeKey, then a promising but small company.
Within a few years, he had worked his way up to Head of International Business. He was overseeing marketing, service delivery, and quality assurance, but more than that, he was building momentum. TradeKey began rivaling international giants like Alibaba. Under his leadership, it came close to being evaluated as Pakistan’s first unicorn. That’s not a corporate myth. That’s the life history of Burhan Mirza.
Few names in the quickly changing field of digital innovation are as well-known as Burhan Mirza, a tech strategist, visionary entrepreneur, and one of the most important players in Pakistan’s digital marketing and IT industries. His journey is proof of what happens when vision and talent come together, when a passion for national development is paired with a thorough understanding of technology.
A Digital Visionary with Global Roots
More than just a CEO or entrepreneur, Burhan Mirza is a change-maker. With business operations in Pakistan, Dubai, and the UK, he has led so many projects in app development, digital marketing, and IT consultancy as an acting CEO of multiple companies such as:
- Cmolds
- Techrics
- Advertyzed
- Oceansoft
- Probyte
- Codenest
- Techclone
- The Coach360
- Skills360
- Protech
- Techlancers
However, Burhan’s most rewarding contributions have been to the IT landscape of Pakistan, facilitating shaping the way digital services are architected, marketed, and scaled.
Key Contributions to the Pakistani IT Industry
Supporting Local Talent
Burhan has always thought the most valuable asset Pakistan has is its youth. Through Career Coaching, sponsorships, education and development and digital workshops, he has helped young professionals acquire real-world skills in web development, mobile apps, UI/UX design, and digital strategy. His companies have provided hundreds of opportunities to talented developers, designers, marketers, and strategists – all from Pakistan!
Closing the Global Digital Gap
He’s been a pioneer in connecting Pakistani tech to a global audience. By taking clients from the Middle East, Europe, and US, Burhan helped to showcase on a global stage the talent and capability of Pakistani professionals. This international experience has moved the needle for local companies, and challenged others to think globally.
Promoting Digital Entrepreneurship
Many people who want to start their own businesses in the tech and digital services industries can use Burhan Mirza’s entrepreneurial journey as a model for their future endeavors .
Why Burhan Mirza’s Work Matters
In a country with so much unexplored digital opportunity, Burhan Mirza has been invaluable in helping develop a sound, sustainable, and globally competitive IT sector in Pakistan. He is not simply a creator of businesses — he is a creator of opportunities. He is making a significant impact in changing Pakistan’s digital landscape.
The Journey Continues
Burhan Mirza is not slowing down. Between speaking at digital summits to roll out impactful workshops for youth and professionals, Burhan is constantly inspiring and leading. For news about Burhan Mirza’s work, or to take advantage of one of his upcoming workshops, you can talk to his team hello@burhanmirza.com or follow him on social media. You can also check out
Burhan Mirza’s latest entrepreneurial mentorship program called The Coach 360 & Skills360
