NIC Karachi Hosts Dun & Bradstreet Session on Business Scaling and Growth Barriers

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Dun & Bradstreet Pakistan has partnered with the National Incubation Center Karachi to host a knowledge sharing session focused on one of the most critical challenges faced by entrepreneurs and early stage companies, understanding what it truly takes for a business to scale. The session is designed to bring practical insights into growth barriers, investor expectations, and the importance of building credibility in competitive business environments.

The event will feature an interactive conversation between Syed Azfar Hussain and Irfan Ghaffar, who are expected to share experience driven perspectives on startup growth and enterprise scaling. The discussion aims to highlight real world challenges faced by founders as they transition from idea stage to structured business operations, particularly in areas related to investment readiness, operational expansion, and market positioning.

Organizers stated that the session will explore how credibility plays a central role in attracting investment and building long term business relationships. In addition, the conversation will address common misconceptions around startup growth and emphasize the importance of structured planning and strategic decision making when scaling a business in evolving market conditions.

The session is scheduled to take place on May 21 at 12:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time and will be conducted online through Zoom. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts within Pakistan’s startup ecosystem to connect founders with industry experts and institutional partners to support knowledge exchange and practical learning for emerging entrepreneurs.

Register now: https://dnbpk.dnbsame.com/breakingthegrowthbarrier

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