Naeem Lakhani

Naeem Lakhani has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Naeem is currently the Founder and Managing Partner at The First Thirty since October 2022. Naeem was also a Founding Partner at Future Foodways from November 2019, where they focused on supporting companies that leverage technology to bring systemic change to the food and agriculture industry. Naeem also served as a Non-Executive Director at Agreed Earth from March 2022 and a Non-Executive Board Member at Ignitia AB from May 2021.

In addition, Naeem was a Founding Partner at Katapult Food from November 2019 to December 2020, where they worked on creating the future of food by leveraging new technologies. Naeem also served as a Chief Data Officer and Director of Data at Reach plc from March 2018 to 2020, overseeing the data strategy and vision for the organization.

Prior to that, Naeem held the role of Head of Data and Intelligence at Big Viking Games from December 2015 to December 2017, where they focused on using data and technology to create engaging games. Naeem also co-founded Gallop Labs in 2014, which was later acquired by Big Viking Games, where they served as the Head of Data Science.

Naeem's earlier experience includes roles at BNOTIONS from 2010 to 2014, where they were a partner and involved in data science, health initiatives, and mobile development. Naeem also worked as an Analyst at Satchu Equities from 2009 to 2011. Overall, Naeem has a diverse background in data science, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Naeem Lakhani began their education at Ryerson University in 2005 and completed their studies in 2008. During this time, they pursued a field of study in Finance, although their degree name is unspecified. In 2022, Naeem Lakhani enrolled at the University of Cambridge, focusing on Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies. No end year has been provided for their current education at the University of Cambridge.