Humayunakhtar

10 Years

Of Experience

ABOUT ME — HUMAYUN AKHTAR

From a Confused Student to a CEO Building the Future of Digital Pakistan
This is my story. And if you’re feeling stuck right now, maybe it can be yours too.

Hey, I’m Humayun Akhtar, born and raised in Peshawar, Pakistan.

I run two tech companies, lead a team of over 30 amazing people, and now I’m building something bigger — a Digital Marketing & Tech University that will help thousands of students across Pakistan build real skills and real futures.

But not too long ago, I had no idea what I was doing with my life.

The Real Start

I was just like most students here.

Passed my exams. Didn’t know what to do next.

People around me were preparing for NMDCAT, ETEA, or government jobs.
 My father wanted me to do the same — find a 9–5 job, play it safe.

But inside, I knew that path wasn’t for me.

I didn’t want a desk. I didn’t want a boss. I didn’t want to wait 10 years for a 30K salary.

So I left home.
 And I started working in restaurants. For 3 full months.

Not to earn — but to learn.

I wanted to understand how business works from the inside. The reality. Not theory.

Trying Everything

After that, I tried everything:

Sold abayas and women’s clothing
Started a jewelry business
Imported and sold watches and shoes
Tried dropshipping
Made money, lost money, learned every single time

What helped me in every business?

🔴 Marketing.
🔴 Selling online.
🔴 Learning how to make something valuable, and get it in front of the right people.

That’s how I found my real skill: Digital Marketing.

From Freelancer to Founder

I started helping small businesses — clinics, colleges, salons — get clients.

Built websites. Ran ads. Managed content. Did everything alone.

Then I registered my first company.
 Hired my first employee.
 Moved into a small office.
 Then hired another person.
 And another.

And we’ve served 100+ global clients across the US, UK, UAE, and beyond.

But this isn’t just about me anymore.

Today, I run two certified companies:
IT Tribes Pvt Ltd
Software, automation, AI, CRM & system development
Marketing Rivals Pvt Ltd
Digital marketing, content, ads & brand growth
Recognized by:
IT Board Peshawar
Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB)
FBR

Why I’m Doing This Now

I’ve worked with talented people from Mardan, Islamabad, Lahore, and other cities…
 But you know what hurts me?

Very few skilled people come from Peshawar, Charsadda, Swat, Kohat, DI Khan, Swabi, and so many other cities around KPK.

Not because people here aren’t talented.
 But because most institutes here teach theory, take money, and leave students with nothing useful.

We don’t need more degrees.
 We need real skills.
 We need to learn how to earn.
 How to sell.
 How to build something of our own.

That’s why I started Tech & Marketing University of Pakistan (TMU) — to teach students exactly what I wish someone had taught me:

How to build a life you’re proud of.

What I’m Most Proud Of

🔸I’ve helped students go from 0 to earning their first client online
🔸I’ve mentored people casually who now run their own teams
🔸I’ve built a workplace where people grow — not just work
🔸I’ve proved that you don’t need to go abroad to make it
🔸Most importantly — my parents are no longer worried about me

Especially my mother.
 I was the youngest in the family. The one everyone thought wouldn’t figure it out.

Now she sleeps peacefully.

And that, more than any company or client, is my proudest achievement.

My Mission Going Forward

I want to build a generation of skilled professionals from Pakistan — especially from underserved cities.

Not just marketers. Not just designers. But

problem-solvers.

Entrepreneurs.

Creators.

Because when I help a student build their career…
 They help 10 more local businesses grow.
 And that’s how the whole region moves forward — with skills, not shortcuts.

We don’t need Amazon.
 We don’t need trading.
 We need systems. Mindsets. Confidence.

I don’t want to inspire students. I want to equip them.

Let’s Connect

If you’re a student, a dreamer, or someone who just wants to build something meaningful — I’d love to connect.

☑️ You can work with me →

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☑️ You can join my mentorship or university →

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☑️ Or you can just email me and say hello →

info@humayunakhtar.com

We rise by building others.
 And I’m just getting started.

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– Humayun Akhtar

Founder | Marketing Technologist | Business Mentor Peshawar, Pakistan

Closing
Line

If I didn’t believe in myself 5 years ago, I’d be sitting in a 30K/month government job today.

But I did.

And now I help others do the same.

Let’s build something real — together.