Asif Habib

Current President

I am privileged to serve as the second President of our chapter, starting in 2024, and to steer us toward empowerment and collaboration within our professional and student communities in Austin, Texas. Our mission is to foster growth and create opportunities, guided by the vision & mission.

  • Bridging the academia-industry gap by aligning local University students and faculty with OPEN Austin, fostering mutual growth.
  • Offering equal opportunities to the wider community, enhancing the global image of Pakistanis through professional and entrepreneurial contributions.
  • Leading in innovation and networking, OPEN Austin aims to be the central hub for professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, deepening connections within our community to maximize collective business, career, and personal growth, leveraging our rich heritage and opportunities.
  • Transitioning from good to great, we face the challenge to build a robust organization with diverse volunteer teams since our inception in late 2021, aiming for growth and enhanced community impact.
  • Supporting our community's advancement through workshops, mentorship, and networking events, emphasizing the importance of your participation for our shared success.

 

I encourage each of you to actively contribute to realizing these visions. Your engagement and ideas are vital to our journey towards creating a dynamic and impactful organization.

A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers and sponsors for your unwavering support. Together, let’s embark on this transformative journey.

– Asif Habib, President, OPEN Austin

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History of Open Austin

Tauseef Rab

2021

Tauseef Rab

Welcome to OPEN Austin. I am Tauseef Rab, and I am honored to be the first president of this organization. Our chapter got inducted in to the OPEN Global family in July 2021. Our goal is to connect as many professionals, entrepreneurs, rising stars, students and individuals to collectively achieve the best versions of our businesses, careers and overall potential. <br> At the heart of OPEN Austin are Austinites who care deeply for Pakistan and would like to tap in to the massive opportunities that it offers. OPEN Austin offers workshops, mentorships, and several networking events throughout the year. We look forward to an amazing journey with y'all.
Asif Habib

2023

Asif Habib

Strong Leader and Hard-Core Technical contributor with deep knowledge of Enterprise, Client and Middle-ware technologies. Experienced Project manager and Technical Leader. Business and Customer focus, result driven, highly motivated and startup mentality. Handle aggressive deadlines and multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excel under pressure. Expertise in multiple technologies. Advised multiple startups and teams. Altia Systems (Now Jabra) in smart tele-presence. Grotabyte, Xiq.ai in machine learning/AI, platform and process. Quizsence in predictive quizzes. Digication and Howcast in EdTech. LiveSports.ai in SportsTech. Multiple stealths in FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Ubar-isk, SaaS, PaaS, Security, Machine Learning, SportTech.

About Open Austin

The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs is a global network of entrepreneurs, investors and professionals, which consists of chapters all around the world in 13 cities ranging from Austin, Silicon Valley, New York, London and Islamabad. We are the chapter based in Austin where many of the newest trends in technology are created and have a strong community which encourages entrepreneurship. OPEN provides a platform for entrepreneurs, investors and professionals to network, collaborate, and mentor each other in developing businesses and the laying the foundation of entrepreneurship in various fields. OPEN has established itself as the premier and most reputable brand in helping countless professionals showcase their brilliant businesses to investors and create many successful entrepreneurial endeavors for over 15 years.

Vision
To become the most trusted and influential global network of entrepreneurs and professionals of Pakistani heritage and OPEN for all.
Mission

A vibrant career life-cycle platform connecting and empowering entrepreneurs and professionals in the Austin area and beyond. We develop tomorrow’s leaders through networking, mentorship and guidance

Become a Member

Open Austin encourages all successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and influencers to join the OPEN Austin as a member. This will strengthen the community, and your legacy of success will transform a thousand-plus strong professionals, entrepreneurs, and young members. All open member applications undergo an approval process by Open Austin board members.
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