hey.i’m Hiba.
I work at the intersection of technology, startups, go-to-market strategy, and community-building. I create founder-led narratives, build partnerships, and design opportunities that help ambitious students and emerging builders grow.
a few things worth knowing
About Me
I’m a student at the Schulich School of Business interested in technology startups, go-to-market strategy, and venture capital. Most of my time is spent building communities, creating opportunities for students, and somehow agreeing to one more project than any reasonable person would recommend.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
I’ve been involved in volunteering since high school and received the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award, along with recognition from elected officials in Ontario. Volunteering was one of the earliest experiences that sparked my interest in community-building and taught me how to develop meaningful initiatives from 0 → 1 with lasting, measurable impact.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
During my first year at the Schulich School of Business, I maintained a 3.93 / 4.00 GPA while balancing internships, community initiatives, and student clubs focused on startup consulting and business technology. This experience strengthened my ability to manage competing priorities and execute consistently across academics, leadership, and career development.
CAREER & EDUCATION
My interests lie in technology startups, go-to-market strategy, and venture capital. At Schulich, I plan to pursue a dual specialization in Finance and Business Analytics, alongside a minor in Entrepreneurship, building a broad academic foundation for working with early-stage companies, understanding how they scale, and driving growth and innovation.
EVENT LEADERSHIP
Since high school, I’ve organized more than 30 events focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and community-building. My interest in event planning began with a cancer fundraiser and grew into hackathons, pitch competitions, and programs promoting inclusion in tech. Each experience taught me something new about building communities and why that work matters.
CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS
What I'm Building Now
I'm currently working across a few projects at the intersection of technology, community, career development, and entrepreneurship. Each one is still evolving, and I'm always interested in meeting people who want to contribute, collaborate, or help bring the next idea to life.
Sip & Scale
TORONTO LEAD
Building casual, high-signal events for students, founders, creators, and operators across Toronto’s tech and startup ecosystem. Sip & Scale focuses on making networking feel intentional.
Interested in sponsoring, hosting, or collaborating on a future event?
TechNisaHacks
SPONSORSHIP EXECUTIVE
Building North America's first hackathon for Muslim women and helping shape a more inclusive future in technology. My work spans programming, partnerships, event logistics, and community outreach.
Interested in supporting through monetary or in-kind sponsorship, judging, or joining us as a speaker?
Launchpad Consulting
Director of Corporate Relations
Building partnerships, speaker programming, and career-focused events that connect students with professionals across consulting, technology, startups, and venture capital.
Interested in pro-bono consulting, partnering on an event, or accessing student talent?
Business Tech Association
Conference Associate
Supporting the development of technology programming for Schulich students, including workshops, case competitions, industry partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities.
Interested in hosting a workshop, supporting a case competition, or contributing to technology programming?
KKC Classroom
Head of Growth
Helping grow a career platform focused on practical recruiting support for finance, consulting, and technology, providing stronger access to opportunities for early-career students.
Interested in contributing to the platform, partnering on an event, or accessing student talent?
Working on something aligned with technology, startups, community, or early-career talent?
WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Community Initiatives
These initiatives were some of the earliest examples of the work that shaped my interest in building communities at the intersection of business and technology. They taught me how to create opportunities, bring people together, and make spaces in entrepreneurship and tech more accessible for those coming after me.
A FEW SIDE QUESTS ALONG THE WAY
Notable Achievements
Some of the most meaningful opportunities I’ve had have come from saying yes to things outside the usual path. From public speaking and community events to conferences, competitions, and invitations to learn from industry leaders, these experiences have helped me build confidence, meet remarkable people, and keep exploring where my interests can take me.
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- 2024Speaker
KPMG x Girls E-Mentorship Friendraiser
Invited speaker at the KPMG x Girls E-Mentorship event.
- 2025Speaker
RBC International Women's Day Event
Invited speaker at RBC's International Women's Day event.
- 2025Speaker
RBC Capital Markets' Charity Day
Invited speaker at RBC Capital Markets' Charity Day.
- 2026Conference
KPMG Ace the Case
Selected out of 800 applicants to attend KPMG's Ace The Case local competition.
- 2026Conference
BDO Women in Advisory Conference
An exclusive event exploring leadership, and opportunities across advisory.
- 2026Conference
EY Elevate You Conference
Selected as one of 57 attendees nationally to attend EY's Elevate You Conference.
- 2026Conference
Procter & Gamble Case Competition
Privately invited to compete at Procter & Gamble's Toronto headquarters.
- 2024Speaker
KPMG x Girls E-Mentorship Friendraiser
Invited speaker at the KPMG x Girls E-Mentorship event.
- 2025Speaker
RBC International Women's Day Event
Invited speaker at RBC's International Women's Day event.
- 2025Speaker
RBC Capital Markets' Charity Day
Invited speaker at RBC Capital Markets' Charity Day.
- 2026Conference
KPMG Ace the Case
Selected out of 800 applicants to attend KPMG's Ace The Case local competition.
- 2026Conference
BDO Women in Advisory Conference
An exclusive event exploring leadership, and opportunities across advisory.
- 2026Conference
EY Elevate You Conference
Selected as one of 57 attendees nationally to attend EY's Elevate You Conference.
- 2026Conference
Procter & Gamble Case Competition
Privately invited to compete at Procter & Gamble's Toronto headquarters.
THINK YOU KNOW ME?
Trivia
A few quick questions about my background, interests, and the experiences that have shaped me along the way. Some answers are obvious, some are oddly specific, and at least one may expose whether you’ve actually been paying attention.