Khurram Akhtar

Khurram Akhtar is the visionary founder and CEO of Programmers Force, a pioneering Pakistani software development firm renowned for its global impact in artificial intelligence and financial technology.
Transitioning from an early entrepreneurial setback and a highly successful freelance career, Akhtar established the company in 2016, scaling it from a two-person startup into a massive enterprise with over 800 employees and offices worldwide. Under his leadership, Programmers Force has deployed advanced, AI-driven fraud prevention and blockchain solutions utilized in over 230 countries.
Beyond his technical milestones and thought leadership on the Forbes Business Council, Akhtar is highly regarded for his commitment to “intrapreneurship,” actively funding employee-led startups and cultivating the next generation of tech leaders in Pakistan through extensive in-house training and incubator programs.