Zohare Haider

Building jalebi.io 🥨

Zohare Haider is an experienced entrepreneur and the Co-Founder + CEO of jalebi.io | جليبى, a B2B company that aims to transform inefficient processes in the global food industry.1 Jalebi.io is a Techstars '22 portfolio company, focusing on helping restaurants streamline operations and increase marginal income on every order.3

Career Background

Zohare's entrepreneurial journey spans over two decades:

Founded foona Review in 2005, an award-winning food discovery platform1
Co-founded Digital Street, a digital agency, in 20151 3
Served as Head of Digital for British Council from 2013 to 20181 3
Worked as Senior Manager PMO & Digital at Ooredoo Group from 2008 to 20121 3
Held positions at Acumen Fund and Rural Support Programmes Network1 3

Education and Skills

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Bucknell University (2000-2004)1 3
Completed various certifications in digital marketing, leadership, and personal branding1
Participated in Startup School Online in 20193

Entrepreneurial Journey

Zohare's path to entrepreneurship wasn't straightforward. He admits to "losing in this game" for 15 years before fully committing to being an entrepreneur.2 His first venture, foona, was inspired by a quality issue he faced in a restaurant in Pakistan in 2005.2

Jalebi.io

Jalebi.io was born out of Zohare's extensive experience in the food industry and his desire to solve F&B challenges using technology.3 The company aims to be the #1 Restaurant Inventory Optimizing Technology Company.3

Personal Philosophy

Zohare describes himself as "a father, founder and failure, chasing a relentless grind".3 He emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and perseverance in entrepreneurship.2

Zohare's journey showcases the resilience and adaptability required in the startup world, as he transitioned from corporate roles to full-time entrepreneurship, leveraging his experiences to build innovative solutions in the food industry.