Kamal Quadir (bKash)

Feb 28, 2014, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (UTC)

Dhaka

United International University, House # 80, Road # 8/A, Mirza Golam Hafiz Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1209

Kamal Quadir is a Bangladeshi American entrepreneur and artist who is the CEO of Bangladesh's one of the very first mobile-money platform, "bKash". He is one of the most-cited thinkers in mobile innovations who has been credited for "grass-root level market creation" with emerging technologies.

In-person event

About this event

Kamal Quadir is a Bangladeshi American entrepreneur and artist who is the CEO of Bangladesh's one of the first mobile-money platform, "bKash". He is one of the most-cited thinkers in mobile innovations who has been credited for "grass-root level market creation" with emerging technologies. bKash provides financial services through an extensive network of community-based agents and existing technology, including mobile phones. He is also known for his creation CellBazaar, a mobile phone based electronic marketplace which, after reaching 4 million users, was acquired by Norwegian telecommunications operator Telenor in 2010. Kamal is a founding member of Open World Initiatives, a Lausanne, Switzerland based organization of young thinkers. He is involved with Anwarul Quadir Foundation which recognizes innovations in developing countries. He is a First Mover Fellow of The Aspen Institute. In 2009, TED selected Kamal a TEDIndia Fellow and the World Economic Forum recognized him as a Young Global Leader.

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Speaker

  • Kamal Quadir

    bKash

Agenda

10:00 AMNetworking and Food
11:00 AMFireside Chat
12:00 PMNetworking

Organizers

  • Farihan Faisal Rahman

    InveStar BD ( A concern of App Master Ltd)

    Chapter Director

  • Sayma Rahman

    Chapter Co-director

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