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Hamza Jawaid
Co-founder, Bazaar - x McKinsey
Hamza Jawaid is the Co-founder of Bazaar Technologies, a B2B e-commerce platform based in Pakistan.13 Bazaar aims to empower small and medium-sized retailers by providing them access to a wide assortment of goods from local and international brands through a mobile app.15 These retailers can order at any time and receive free next-day delivery to their storefronts.13
Prior to founding Bazaar in May 2020, Jawaid worked at McKinsey & Company in Dubai for several years.1 His roles included:
- Manager - New Ventures (January 2020 - May 2020)1
- Senior Associate (July 2018 - December 2019)1
- Business Analyst (September 2015 - June 2018)1
While at McKinsey, Jawaid and a colleague developed ACE (Analytical Cash Efficiency), a cloud-based cash-management tool designed to help retail banks optimize their cash operations.2
Jawaid's education includes:
- London School of Economics and Political Science: Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Government and Economics (2012-2015)146
- Beijing Language and Culture University: Certificate Program in Mandarin, Chinese Language and Literature (2011)1
- Karachi Grammar School: A-Levels (2012)1
Jawaid co-founded Bazaar with Saad Jangda, with the goal of building a high-growth company in Pakistan.35 As of March 2022, they were considering expanding Bazaar to offer financing to their customers.7
