The Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) of the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) successfully organized a seminar titled “A New Generation of Visionaries: Crafting a Sustainable Future for Bangladesh.” Held on Sunday, 24 August 2025, at the Multipurpose Hall, Annex-7, on the AIUB Campus, the event brought together a distinguished panel of young startup entrepreneurs to share their invaluable insights and inspiring journeys with an engaged audience of BBA students and faculty members from FBA. The seminar was expertly moderated by Mr. Mehzabul Hoque Nahid, the Head of the Department of MIS and Business Analytics, who set a dynamic tone for the discussion. The panel featured four notable visionaries: Mr. Ashraf Hossain Sachin, the Founder of KINSO Stores; Mr. Sayed Zubaer Hasan, the Founder & CEO of "Krishi Shwapno"; Ms. Nurunnassa (Nasim), the Co-Founder & COO of InsureCow; and Mr. Tasvir A. Faheem, the Founder & CEO of InsureCow. Their collective presence provided a powerful platform for the audience to learn more about the entrepreneurial landscape in Bangladesh. The event was designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application, offering practical advice and motivation to the next generation of business leaders.

The core of the seminar centered on the personal and professional experiences of the esteemed panel members, who each offered unique and compelling narratives of their success. Mr. Tasvir A. Faheem, drawing from his winning journey at the Grameenphone Accelerator, shared how he and his team were able to secure significant national and international funding for their ventures. He emphasized a pragmatic approach, strongly advising aspiring entrepreneurs to work in a corporate or business organization for a few years before embarking on their own entrepreneurial journey. He provided the audience with a foundation of essential skills and a deeper understanding of market dynamics. Ms. Nurunnassa (Nasim) captivated the audience with her heartfelt account of being a female entrepreneur in Bangladesh’s challenging yet rewarding ecosystem. She spoke candidly about the unique obstacles she overcame and the triumphs that followed, offering a message of resilience and empowerment. Mr. Sayed Zubaer Hasan provided a deep dive into the critical concept of achieving product-market fit. He explained the iterative process of listening to customer feedback, adapting the product, and finding the right niche. He highlighted the vast opportunities that await students who possess the right skills, urging them to 

proactively prepare for the demands of the modern startup world. Finally, Mr. Ashraf Hossain Sachin, an alumnus of FBA, AIUB, shared his personal journey with a "moonshot mentality" approach to entrepreneurship. Mr. Ashraf Hossain Sachin emphasized the significance of setting ambitious goals and embracing failure. He offered candid advice, detailing what future entrepreneurs should and should not expect. His guidance included a set of "dos and don’ts" and a "recipe for success," which resonated strongly with the students. A particularly impactful piece of advice he offered was for future entrepreneurs to be discerning about their role models and not follow someone that they do not want to become.

The seminar concluded with thoughtful remarks from key academic figures at AIUB. Professor Dr. Anwar Hossain, the Advisor and Dean-in-Charge of the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), delivered the concluding remarks. He concisely explained the importance of maintaining ethics and integrity for start-ups and their pivotal role in building a trustworthy business environment. Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, the Vice Chancellor of AIUB, delivered the vote of thanks. Professor Dr. Saiful Islam expressed his gratitude to the distinguished panel members and offered encouragement for their respective ventures. He reminded everyone of the necessity of following technology-oriented sustainable business practices, emphasizing the need for these ventures to create more employment opportunities for graduates and contribute positively to the nation's economic growth. The event's smooth execution was a testament to the collaborative efforts of its coordinators, Mohammad Baijed and Khandakar Tahurul Islam, both lecturers from the Department of MIS. The event was supported by the presence of several esteemed faculty members, including Jubayer Suhan, Assistant Professor, Department of MIS; Dr. Rezbin Nahar, Director, Undergraduate Program, FBA; and Dr. Mohammad Faridul Alam, Professor, Director, Graduate Program [MBA & EMBA]. By encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation as a means of job creation and economic progress, the event contributed to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). It also supported SDG 5 (Gender Equality) by showcasing a successful female entrepreneur, providing a powerful role model and encouraging more women to enter the business world. Furthermore, the seminar supported SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a practical, real-world learning experience that complemented the students' formal curriculum.