Srinagar, August 22, 2026: Startup Kashmir organized a Coffee Cup Meetup with Tahir Qazi, CEO & Co- Founder of iQuasar, bringing together startups, aspiring entrepreneurs, young professionals and members of Kashmir’s emerging entrepreneurial community for an engaging evening of learning, interaction and networking.
Held at Sucré & Spice (Delifrance), Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, the meetup provided participants with an opportunity to interact closely with one of Kashmir’s successful global entrepreneurs and learn from his entrepreneurial journey.
Speaking at the meetup, Tahir Qazi shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of building a company from Kashmir and scaling it to serve global markets. In a captivating and highly interactive session, he spoke about entrepreneurship, building the right team, creating globally competitive businesses, navigating challenges and developing a long-term vision for growth.
The informal format of the Coffee Cup Meetup encouraged open participation, with attendees asking questions and engaging directly with Tahir Qazi throughout the session. The discussion covered a wide range of topics relevant to founders and aspiring entrepreneurs, including how to start and scale a business, access global markets, build sustainable companies and turn opportunities into successful ventures.
The event concluded with a dedicated networking session, allowing participants to connect with one another, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations. The informal setting helped foster meaningful conversations among entrepreneurs and members of Kashmir’s growing startup ecosystem.
Shahid Ansari, Founder of Startup Kashmir, and Khair Ull Nissa Shah, Director of Startup Kashmir and Alson Motors, were also present at the event. Their participation reflected Startup Kashmir’s continued efforts to facilitate meaningful conversations, mentorship opportunities, and collaboration within the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The meetup was sponsored by Sucré & Spice (Delifrance), a premium and upmarket French bakery and café in Srinagar. Startup Kashmir expressed its appreciation to Sucre & Spice for supporting initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, and community engagement.
Startup Kashmir plans to continue organizing Coffee Cup Meetups, mentorship sessions, founder interactions and other ecosystem-building initiatives to bring entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, professionals and aspiring founders closer together and strengthen the culture of entrepreneurship across Jammu & Kashmir.
