Syed Gilani
A seasoned entrepreneur with global vision and international business management acumen, Syed Gilani has more than 20 years of proven experience in transforming business ideas into profitable global enterprise with deep understanding of North American, Caribbean, European and Asian Markets.
Syed's bio
S yed Gilani is the CEO and President of Safr, ridesharing startup focused on women empowerment. He is a seasoned business leader with extensive experience in North American, Asian, Middle Eastern and European markets. He has started and led many successful ventures over more than two decades of his journey in the business world. A Harvard graduate, Syed Gilani was awarded as one of the outstanding Asian American Business Leaders in the United States.
Syed is also actively involved in many social causes including economic empowerment, social justice and business leadership. He is a strong supporter of entrepreneurship and regularly coaches young entrepreneurs across the world.
Syed began his career at a very young age by managing the international trade division of his family business and successfully turned it into one of the fastest growing organizations in the region by effectively identifying and connecting trade routes between South and Central Asia. Syed then turned towards construction and successfully managed a wide range of city development projects, a significant part of more than $100 million plan.
Syed believes in making a positive impact in the world and with Safr, he aims to improve the economic dynamics and gender equity in the world. He invites everyone to join him in empowering women and creating equal playing field for all genders.
Syed began his career at a very young age by managing the international trade division of his family business and successfully turned it into one of the fastest growing organizations in the region by effectively identifying and connecting trade routes between South and Central Asia. Syed then turned towards construction and successfully managed a wide range of city development projects, a significant part of more than $100 million plan.
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