Mariam Nusrat:
A Pakistani woman, Mariam Nusrat, has made it to the “Forbes Next 1000 List. Which celebrates the start-ups and businesses with fewer than $10 million in revenue. And the unlimited potential to inspire.
Take a look at Summer 2021’s class of 250 standouts: https://t.co/dPSv0pKNYv #Next1000 pic.twitter.com/Bg0tzyly5O
— Forbes (@Forbes) June 19, 2021
“An entrepreneur’s journey is not linear. It is filled with a series of twists and turns. Defeat is a natural part of the process. In the face of adversity,” the leading US magazine said in a statement on Friday.
Mariam, the founder of GRID, holds a Master’s degree in economics from both LUMS. And George Washington University in the US and is currently residing in Virginia, USA. Mariam induction in the Forbes Next 1000 List, puts her with entrepreneurs who are redefining. What it means to build and run a business amid the new normal.
Super pumped and honored to be on the @Forbes #Next1000 list!
— Mariam Nusrat – Founder of GRID (@gamingfordev) June 16, 2021
It celebrates “inspiring entrepreneurs who are redefining what it means to build and run a business amid the new normal”.
Excited to be part of Summer 2021’s class of 250 standouts! #Forbes #FemaleFounder pic.twitter.com/4PT9QpLUOM
This first-of-its-kind initiative, by Forbes, celebrates bold and inspiring entrepreneurs. Who are redefining what it means to run a business today. Mariam’s achievements were recognised by Forbes’ editors plus a panel. Of top business minds and entrepreneurial superstars.
Over time Mariam has been celebrated across various platforms. For her prestigious entrepreneurial career which began in 2015.
#Pakistani woman Mariam Nusrat makes it to #Forbes ‘Next 1000 List’#etribune https://t.co/nqWyrsTmVY pic.twitter.com/JfWucEu7hm
— The Express Tribune (@etribune) June 18, 2021
For the past 6 years, Mariam has been leading a team of Pakistan-based game developers. And designers to create low-cost mobile games that inspire positive behaviour change. The team created eight portfolio games, in four languages on topics including reproductive health. Climate change, health pandemics, animal welfare, STEM learning and structural racism.
Mariam Recieved Several Awards:
For this work, Mariam has received several awards including the Clinton Global Initiative University Alum Award. (Presented on-stage by President Bill Clinton), DC Inno 50 on Fire Award. Andrew Rice Award, the GWU Best Social Venture Prize and UN PeaceApp prize.
Since its launch GRID has received extensive media attention with TV interviews on ABC News and WUSA9.
And articles in Huffington Post, Global Voices, Washington Business Journal, Today, Yahoo News. And other mainstream international news channels.
Mariam has also presented GRID at several high-level forums including. Two sessions moderated by former US president Clinton at the CGIU Meetings and two Tedx events.
Are you
— Mariam Nusrat – Founder of GRID (@gamingfordev) March 15, 2021
🙋🏽♀️A founder telling ur story
👩🏫 A teacher making lessons fun
👩🏼🎤A content creator 👀 for a new medium to communicate or
🦹🏼♀️An NGO raising cause awareness
Breshna is for u! A no-code platform empowering users to make purposeful vid games! Signup:https://t.co/pVwveckDbn
The team’s current focus is on democratising content creation through video games on their platform Breshna. With Breshna, people are empowered to communicate in an interactive fashion. Whether it’s a teacher making a history quiz, a not-for-profit leader making a brochure on animal compassion. Or a founder making a pitch deck.
They can all leverage Breshna to create fun and interactive video games to engage their audience. “The team has already raised $75,000 in a pre-seed round from 11 Tribes VC. And is launching with a Game Jam on July 16th.”
With their pre-launch traction and positioning as industry disruptors in the purposeful games industry. The team projects scaling to 2 million users and 200,000 paying customers. And an ARR of $105 million by 2024.When not unleashing the power of video games for social change. Mariam works as an Education Specialist at the World Bank.
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