It is not everyday that you find a Pakistani in Forbes List of 30 under 30 for Business, so when you actually do, it is a proud moment! Moiz Khan, has made his way from Karachi all the way to New York where he has been working for Palestra Capital, a hedge fund. The investments of $1 billion driven by Moiz are a staggering amount!
The 29-year old, focuses on financial technology and vertical software stocks, according to his short profile on the Forbes website.
Khan completed his early schooling from Happy Home and A-Levels from Karachi Grammar School. He then moved to the United States for further education. This was followed by him getting a degree from the Wharton School of Business from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012.
His recent winning trades include Fidelity National Information Services and Fleetcor. Khan is a former investor at Fir Tree Partners and Warburg Pincus.
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His achievement, also, is a big one. Being regarded as one of the top 600 entrepreneurs listed by Forbes on the basis of their risk taking skills and the game-changing impact that they have had on their respective fields. According to Forbes, “redefining what it means to innovate and lead by example”. There are a total of 20 categories with 30 honorees each in the Forbes 30 under 30 list and we’re proud to say that Moiz Khan is among the lot! What an achievement!
