Saif Akhtar

Saif Akhtar is an experienced entrepreneur and executive with a decade of experience in the tech industry. In 2020, they co-founded StartupStudios.co, a consulting firm for part-time startup work. In 2021, they co-founded Delta Leaf Laboratories, a plant and cannabis DNA biotech startup, and served as both Co-Founder and COO, as well as Growth Advisor. In 2016, they co-founded 10xC - Seed Fund, a seed fund and accelerator program, and served as Co-Founder and CEO. Saif also served as Chief of Operations for the founding team of Planet N Group of Companies. In 2015, they were a Community Lead (Consultant) for F50, independently running the Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Meetup group and part of the organizing team for F50 and Google I/O's Funded! Conference. In 2014, they co-founded GetCompass and was Director of Product for the founding team of Smashon, Inc. In 2011, they co-founded Spartups Accelerator, a free Meetup group for student entrepreneurs that grew into a 6,000 sq. ft incubator and accelerator program. In 2012, they were Employee #1 at OrionCKB, now part of Elite SEM, managing eight-figure social campaigns for various brands. Saif also co-founded Pinfluence in 2011.

Saif Akhtar attended Foundation Public School in Karachi from 1994 to 2005, where they completed their high school studies. Saif then attended San Jose State University from 2005 to 2011, where they earned their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.