Board of Directors
Meet the distinguished leaders who provide strategic guidance and governance to OPEN Silicon Valley.
About Our Board
The OPEN Silicon Valley Board of Directors comprises distinguished leaders from various industries who bring decades of experience in entrepreneurship, technology, finance, and community building.
Our board members are committed to advancing OPEN's mission of fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and professional growth within the Pakistani community in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Meet Our Distinguished Board Members
Amer Haider
Board Chair
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Faraz Hoodbhoy
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Farhan Younas
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Ghufran Ahmed
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Haseeb Budhani
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Junaid Qurashi
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Moazzam Chaudry
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Sabiha Chunawala
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Shama Khan
Board Member
Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together with a shared vision for the future.
Distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship. Has founded multiple successful startups and mentored dozens of entrepreneurs throughout Silicon Valley.
Key Achievements:
- Founded 3 successful technology startups
- Angel investor in 15+ companies
- Mentor at Stanford Entrepreneurship Network
- Published author on technology leadership
Board Responsibilities
Our board members play a crucial role in guiding the organization and ensuring its success through their expertise and leadership.
Strategic Direction
Setting the overall direction and vision for OPEN Silicon Valley, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and values while adapting to changing community needs.
Governance
Establishing and overseeing policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective governance and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.
Financial Oversight
Monitoring the financial health of the organization, approving budgets, and ensuring responsible financial management and sustainability for long-term success.
Program Development
Guiding the development and evaluation of programs and initiatives to ensure they meet the needs of our community and advance our mission effectively.
Community Engagement
Representing OPEN Silicon Valley in the community and fostering relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and supporters to expand our impact and reach.
Resource Development
Helping secure the resources needed for the organization to fulfill its mission, including fundraising, sponsorships, and in-kind support from the broader community.
Board Meetings
The OPEN Silicon Valley Board meets quarterly to review progress, discuss strategic initiatives, and make key decisions.
Quarterly Meetings
Our board holds quarterly meetings to review organizational performance, discuss strategic initiatives, and make key decisions.
Annual Planning Session
Each year, the board conducts an in-depth planning session to set goals and priorities for the coming year.
Board meeting minutes and decisions are communicated to members through our quarterly newsletter and annual report.
Interested in Board Service?
If you're passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and professionals in Silicon Valley and have leadership experience, we'd love to hear from you. Board service is a rewarding way to give back to the community and make a meaningful impact.