Furqan Khan
About Furqan Khan
Furqan Khan is a Founder in Residence at Antler in Toronto, Canada, with a diverse background in software engineering and product development. He has held various roles at Rakuten and other companies, contributing to market research, marketing strategies, and team management throughout his career.
Work at Antler
Furqan Khan currently holds the position of Founder in Residence at Antler, starting in 2024. He has been contributing to the organization for six months in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on supporting early-stage startups by providing mentorship and guidance in various aspects of business development.
Previous Experience at Rakuten
Furqan Khan has extensive experience at Rakuten, where he held multiple roles. He served as a Team Engineering Manager for eight months in 2021. Prior to that, he worked as an Engineering Manager/Architect from 2019 to 2021 for two years. His tenure also included positions as an Application Architect from 2017 to 2019 and a Mobile Application Developer/Architect from 2016 to 2017, both in Tokyo, Japan. Additionally, he worked as an Application Engineer/Senior Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016.
Career Background
Furqan Khan began his career as a Software Engineer at Source Code Tech in 2011 for 11 months in Karachi Division, Sindh, Pakistan. He then joined NextGeneration Innovations (Nextgeni) as an Application Engineer for nine months in 2011 to 2012. Following this, he worked at Gaditek as a Software Engineer from 2012 to 2014. His career has been marked by a series of progressive roles in software engineering and management.
Education and Expertise
Furqan Khan earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE) from Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), where he studied from 2007 to 2010. His educational background also includes attendance at Govt. Dehli College from 2004 to 2006 and Karachi Folks Higher Secondary from 1998 to 2004. His expertise encompasses software engineering, application architecture, and product development strategies.
Market Research and Marketing Strategies
Furqan Khan has conducted comprehensive market research to identify viable opportunities that guide product development strategies. He has utilized digital marketing tools and social media platforms to reach target audiences and validate product demand. Additionally, he has developed and executed initial marketing strategies aimed at building brand awareness and acquiring early adopters.