Najeeha "Gia" Farooqi
About Najeeha "Gia" Farooqi
Najeeha 'Gia' Farooqi is a Partner Engagement Manager at the World Economic Forum in New York, having held the position since 2021. She co-founded Roshni Rides, a mobility platform, and has a strong focus on women's issues in emerging markets.
Work at World Economic Forum
Najeeha Farooqi has been serving as a Partner Engagement Manager at the World Economic Forum since 2021. Based in New York, she focuses on fostering partnerships and collaborations that align with the Forum's mission. Her role involves engaging with various stakeholders to enhance the impact of initiatives aimed at addressing global challenges.
Education and Expertise
Najeeha Farooqi completed her Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management at Rutgers University from 2013 to 2017. She also studied at Ridge High School from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she has a specialized focus on women's issues in emerging markets, having participated in the Institute of Women's Leadership at Rutgers University.
Background
Najeeha Farooqi co-founded Roshni Rides, a mobility platform, after winning the 2017 Hult Prize, which provided her with a $1 million award. She served as Co-Founder and CEO from 2016 to 2020 in Karachi, Pakistan. Under her leadership, Roshni Rides managed a team of over 200 employees and achieved significant operational milestones.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current role, Najeeha Farooqi held various positions in notable organizations. She worked as a Venture Consultant at Castor Ventures from 2022 to 2023 and as a Fellow at Alumni Ventures Group from 2020 to 2022. She also served as Partner Manager at Teampay from 2020 to 2021. Earlier in her career, she gained experience at Johnson & Johnson and BNY Mellon.
Achievements in Entrepreneurship
During her tenure at Roshni Rides, Najeeha Farooqi led the company to achieve 25,000 trips per month and successfully onboarded over 20 enterprise clients across various industries. Her entrepreneurial efforts have been directed towards creating opportunities for female founders in the MENA and APAC regions.