Shiza Shahid is a Pakistani social entrepreneur, social activist, investor, and educator. She is the co-founder and former CEO of the non-profit Malala Fund, which promotes education for every girl.

In 2013, she was included in Time's "30 Under 30" list of world change-makers, and in 2014, she was listed in Forbes's "30 Under 30" list of global social entrepreneurs. She is also well-known as the mentor of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.

After completing her higher studies in 2011, she pursued a career as an expert analyst at McKinsey & Company's Office in Dubai. In 2017, she co-founded NOW Ventures, which focuses on funding startups.

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