Tariq Syed is an Innovation Business Consultant with over 14 years of experience in Consulting, Startup Accelerator & Fund Management for ICT, Energy and Telecom Domains. He has worked for companies like Infosys Limited and was instrumental in drafting the Startup Club Chapter at HULT International Business School. Tariq has a Master of Business Administration degree from HULT and holds a professional certification in Innovation Management. He has helped Corporates and Government entities develop their own innovation center, has drafted strategies for startup accelerators, and managed incubator programs. Currently, he is serving as a Counselor and Training Specialist at Khalifa University.