TiE Podcast Series | Saquib Ahmad: Truth Behind Career U-Turns, Sales Secrets & Why TiE Matters!

The Moment That Changed Everything in His Career! In this candid conversation, Saquib Ahmad, Country Managing Director for SAP and President of TiE Islamabad, reveals the key moments behind his career shifts, sales strategies, and the importance of building the right connections. Get ready for practical advice from the industry leader himself on how to navigate your entrepreneurial journey and make decisions that can transform your path.
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0:00 Introduction
1:40 How Debate Helped Saquib Stand Out and Own the Room
03:45 How Saquib Landed His Dream Job
06:03 3 Defining Moments in Saquib’s Career
08:49 From Engineer to Sales Guru: Saquib’s Career U-Turn
10:16 The Moment Saquib Knew It Was Time to Leave Siemens
13:18 Why So Many Talented Pakistanis Miss the Boat
17:39 ERP vs Telco: The Battle You Didn’t Know You Needed
14:00 Competing with Oracle: The Epic Telco-to-IT Transition
18:27 Sales Secrets: How Saquib Closes Big Deals
19:55 Why Saquib Chose Pakistan Over Going Abroad
21:30 Local vs Global: The Struggle for Digital Transformation in Pakistan
25:00 Breaking the “Seth” Mindset: Why Pakistani Businesses Are Stuck
26:10 Why Joining TiE Was a Game-Changer for Saquib
30:30 TiE: The Networking Powerhouse Every Founder Needs
30:57 It’s Time to Build a Network - Join TiE
32:40 TiE: The Unexpected Network That’s Got Your Back
33:50 Unlocking Business Opportunities: Saquib’s Advice
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