Warda Malik

All about big questions & grand ideas | Strategic comms, tech, travel, culture | @NYUAlumni | @GlobalShapers | Fellow @beondeck

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

Since I graduated, one of my key (un)learning has been that some of the smartest people I’ve come across aren’t the ones who went to Ivy colleges and now work at McKinsey, but the hustlers who have the system stacked against them and find ways to climb up through sheer grit.

[Hajra Malik @malikhajra19]

Thrilled to announce my graduation from the Aga Khan University, MBBS Class of 2023. A journey of dedication, growth, and gratitude. Excited to contribute globally through the knowledge gained. @akuglobal

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

For those who attended grad school, has it been worth it for your career trajectory? How?

Today, would you make the decision to do your grad school program all over again? Pls share views!!

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@malikhajra19 @AKUGlobal @abd_ahmed2001 @FatimaZ22397645 @AdilHaiderMD Love love love

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@bebostan_ love love love

[Paklaunch.com @paklaunchdotcom]

PAKLAUNCH DUBAI MEETUP (16th MARCH)
Thanks everyone who could join us. Looking forward to hosting you soon.

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

Oh, hey, that's me👇🏼

[Careem @careem]

Madiha Sattar, our VP, #Careem Pay, joined a group of incredible women at the @LeanTechHQ #WomeninTech panel discussion to explore strategies for women to thrive and succeed in a tech workplace in the UAE 🚀

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@vensykrishna This was such a good explainer!

[Lean Technologies @LeanTechHQ]

👩‍💻What is it like to navigate the tech industry as a woman in the UAE?

We are hosting a power-packed panel during our upcoming Women in Tech event to unpack the opportunities & challenges for women in UAE’s thriving tech ecosystem.

Stay tuned for insights from our panelists.

[Mishaal Afzal @mishaalafzl]

Just got back from #Step2023 and it was amazing! Met some incredible people, attended informative panels and of course, indulged in a lot of caffeine. Until next time!

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

Hi, Twitter. It's been a while.

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@aliza_sukhera I enjoyed the read because she came across as complex, contradictory at times, and with opinions that I can agree or disagree with. It makes you think about how you feel about these issues beyond the Western lens.

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@aliza_sukhera This was a brilliant read. The author does a great job, I agree. But my question is why are we idolising her in the first place? Her talks and books have been so impactful, but why should I think that she's beyond any contradictory thoughts like the rest of us?

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@bebostan_ I feel 😭

[Mudassir Sheikha @MudassirSheikha]

To achieve anything BIG, one has to take risks, be willing to fail. That’s more worthy of one’s potential & its due to society than playing it safe. For the sake of progress, let’s learn to celebrate failure. Thank you @usmangul for daring to dream and the rich learnings #airlift

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@bebostan_ 💯💯💯💯

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

This 👇🏼

[Ankur Nagpal @ankurnagpal]

My heart goes out to everyone working hard in the Pakistani tech ecosystem

Airlift raised a monster Series B ($85M) & was the poster child for the burgeoning Pak startup scene

I ~really~ hope their failure is taken in context & not as a reflection on the entire ecosystem

[Justin Welsh @thejustinwelsh]

Throw your 10-year plan in the trash:

When I look at the people in my network who are on top, most have embraced pivots, chance, and randomness.

They had a plan.
They had milestones.

They changed them when data (and qualitative feedback) suggested doing so.

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@paularambles Love this! Adding many of them to my list

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@SaadGH @StanfordGSB So cool, Saad 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Warda Malik @malik_warda7]

@rmz4mkhi Hope you’re all recovered by now! And yes, haha, who gives a shit about productivity anymore