Startup Stories, Future Conversations — Slush’d Karachi

Today, one of the most dynamic events in the Pakistani startup ecosystem — Slush’d Karachi, organized by Katalyst Labs took place in Karachi, Pakistan.

Modeled after the global Slush movement, this local edition brought together a powerful mix of founders, operators, investors, students, and policy leaders under one roof.

The day-long event focused on critical topics facing both early and growth-stage startups in the region. Key sessions covered:

• Navigating frontier tech like AI and gaming
• Building resilient founder mindsets and support networks
• Understanding capital flows in emerging markets
• Encouraging youth-driven innovation and storytelling
• The evolving role of corporates in enabling startups
• Ecosystem insights from regional leaders

What stood out to us most was the balance between ambition and realism — founders openly shared their struggles, investors highlighted actionable strategies, and ecosystem enablers spoke candidly about the long road ahead.

As an organization dedicated to helping startups become funding-ready and sustainable, events like Slush’d reinforce the importance of collaboration, visibility, and honest conversation.

We left with new ideas, stronger connections, and more confidence in what Pakistan’s next startup decade could look like — especially if today’s momentum keeps building.

Hats off to the Katalyst Labs team and the wider community for curating such a thoughtful and energized experience.