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    About Me

    The Convergence Minded Strategist

    Umar Rana — team builder, strategist and entrepreneur

    I'm a technology builder, entrepreneur, and convergence-minded strategic thinker with over two decades in the game. My identity is rooted in being a team builder who believes in the power of technology to reshape how people live and businesses grow.

    My entrepreneurial journey started with founding Alchemative in 2014 — building it from the ground up into a company serving 800+ clients across 15 countries, developing Pakistan's e-commerce infrastructure before most people knew what that meant. In December 2024, Alchemative was acquired by Devsinc, where I now serve as SVP E-Commerce & Digital Retail, leading the transformation of the global e-commerce landscape.

    Alongside that, I've co-founded UnumPay (a global fintech payments platform), architected Ginkgo (Pakistan's first fully functional omnichannel engine), built HUB47 to help Pakistani startups scale into the UAE, founded The Growth Circle for entrepreneurs, and am the Founder & Principal Consultant of Insightive — a knowledge and growth platform for founders and business leaders. My career has never followed a single lane. I've led at Telenor, advised at PwC, co-founded marketing and digital agencies, and served as a board member across technology companies.

    My focus has always been on creating systems — ecosystems that drive operational excellence and deliver tangible, lasting value. I write about what I've learned along the way: the frameworks, the failures, and the decisions that shaped everything.

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    My Vision

    "...is to catalyze human potential — physically, mentally and technologically — to empower businesses and communities to thrive in this new age. I envision a world where strategic thinking and technology serve as the primary engines for continuous self-improvement and societal progress."

    My Mission

    "...is the holistic pursuit of truth, meaning and lasting impact, achieved by aligning strategic vision with practical execution. I aspire to accomplish this through:"
    • 1.
      Strategic AlignmentBringing a unique, seasoned perspective to ensure that technology strategies and organisational structures are perfectly aligned with ambitious business objectives.
    • 2.
      Philosophical LeadershipCultivating a culture built around a value system that fosters transparency, rapid evolution and the crucial empowerment of future leaders.
    • 3.
      Seeking and SharingContinuously analysing the journey, documenting lessons, strategies and principles to share profound insights and explore opportunities that shape the future of business and society.

    A Glimpse Into My Career

    2025 – Present
    Devsinc company logo — SVP E-Commerce & Digital Retail

    SVP E-Commerce & Digital Retail

    Devsinc

    Leading Devsinc's e-commerce and digital retail initiative — developing cutting-edge products, building global partnerships and transforming the e-commerce landscape through Shopify, Salesforce and innovative digital retail strategies.

    2026 – Present
    Unity Retail company logo — Strategic Advisor

    Strategic Advisor

    Unity Retail

    Advising on retail technology strategy, helping build scalable foundations for seamless physical and digital retail experiences.

    2025 – Present
    Insightive company logo — Founder & Principal Consultant

    Founder & Principal Consultant

    Insightive

    Building a knowledge and growth platform that empowers startups and established firms through strategic resources, expert networks and actionable insights.

    2022 – Present
    UnumPay company logo — Co-Founder

    Co-Founder

    UnumPay

    Co-founded a groundbreaking global payments platform engineered to simplify complex cross-border financial transactions with security and efficiency.

    2025 – Present
    The Growth Circle company logo — Founder

    Founder

    The Growth Circle

    Founded a community and growth platform connecting entrepreneurs and business builders with the resources, networks and strategic knowledge needed to scale.

    2024 – 2025
    HUB47 company logo — Director

    Director

    HUB47

    Led HUB47 as the central hub for Pakistani tech startups seeking to establish and scale their operations in the UAE — overseeing programmes, partnerships and growth strategy.

    2019 – 2024
    Ginkgo company logo — Founder / CxO

    Founder / CxO

    Ginkgo

    Architected Pakistan's first fully functional omnichannel engine, bridging physical and digital retail to deliver a seamless, unified customer experience.

    2014 – 2024
    Alchemative company logo — Founder & CEO

    Founder & CEO

    Alchemative

    Founded and scaled Alchemative from zero to 800+ clients across 15+ countries — pioneering Pakistan's e-commerce infrastructure and redefining how businesses operate and scale online. Acquired by Devsinc in December 2024.

    2018 – 2024
    adex360 company logo — Co-Founder

    Co-Founder

    adex360

    Co-founded the market-leading performance marketing agency of its era — driving unprecedented ROI and digital growth for premier brands across Pakistan and the region.

    2020 – 2024
    growex Digital Agency company logo — Co-Founder

    Co-Founder

    growex Digital Agency

    Co-founded a one-stop digital agency for e-commerce startups, providing the tools, strategies and consultancy needed to launch and thrive in a digital-first economy.

    2014 – 2017
    ManageWise company logo — Founder & CEO

    Founder & CEO

    ManageWise

    Founded Pakistan's first SaaS-based education management system — streamlining institutional operations and data management for schools and universities.

    2004 – 2013
    Telenor company logo — Multiple Technical Management Roles

    Multiple Technical Management Roles

    Telenor

    Led diverse technology teams and managed complex enterprise infrastructure at one of Pakistan's largest telcos — building the strategic and technical foundations for a career in high-impact leadership.

    2003 – 2025
    Consultant & Advisor company logo — Consultant & Advisor

    Consultant & Advisor

    Consultant & Advisor

    Delivered high-impact consulting and technical leadership to organisations across fintech, manufacturing and professional services — providing board-level technology governance and strategic advisory.

    Let's Transform Together

    Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or navigating a pivot — let's connect.