Ainārs Lazda

Ain (Nur Sharain Abd. Rashid) is an experienced professional specializing in venture growth and international business, currently serving as the Head of Venture Growth at GMW Network and an Advisory Consultant at Iltizam Relief Society. With a diverse career, Ain has held pivotal roles such as Asia Pacific Regional Head and Malaysia Lead Manager at LaunchGood, alongside volunteering as a Computer Science Teacher at the United Arakan Institute Malaysia. Previous experience includes council membership at the Chamber of Social Entrepreneur Development and marketing roles at Awantec. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in International Business from Royal Holloway, University of London, and degrees in Information Systems Engineering and Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi MARA, complemented by Microsoft certifications.