Iman Jamall and Hasib Malik are Pakistani entrepreneurs who co-founded Ricult, a technology platform that connects farmers to markets and financing.
Iman Jamall is a graduate of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and has a background in finance and consulting. Hasib Malik is also a LUMS graduate and has experience in engineering and technology. Together, they founded Ricult in 2015 with the goal of leveraging technology to improve the livelihoods of farmers in Pakistan and other developing countries.
Ricult offers a suite of services to farmers, including access to markets, financing, and agricultural inputs. The platform uses machine learning algorithms and satellite data to provide farmers with personalized recommendations for crop selection and management, and also helps them connect with buyers and access financing.
Under the leadership of Iman Jamall and Hasib Malik, Ricult has gained recognition for its innovative approach to agricultural development and has received support from a number of international organizations and investors. The company has expanded beyond Pakistan to serve farmers in Thailand and Indonesia and is working to expand its reach further.
Iman Jamall is the co-founder and CEO of Ricult. She has a background in finance and consulting, having worked for Goldman Sachs and the Boston Consulting Group before co-founding Ricult. Iman received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and her MBA from Harvard Business School. She has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the Social Entrepreneurship category, as well as one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders.
Hasib Malik is the co-founder and CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of Ricult. He has a background in engineering and technology, having worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and Amazon before co-founding Ricult. Hasib also received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from LUMS and his Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Washington. He has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree in the Consumer Technology category.
Together, Iman Jamall and Hasib Malik have been recognized for their innovative approach to addressing the challenges faced by small-scale farmers in developing countries. Through Ricult, they have developed a platform that leverages technology to provide farmers with access to markets, financing, and agricultural inputs, helping them to improve their livelihoods and build more sustainable and profitable businesses. Their work has received support from a range of international organizations and investors and has the potential to make a significant impact on global food systems and economic development.
