Nabeel Shaikh
Nabeel Shaikh
Nabeel Shaikh (also known as Nabeil Schaik, born 19 December 1986 in Sukkur, Pakistan) is an entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of NashFact.com and Host of the NashCast, a YouTube Podcast Series. He is recognized for his contributions to the technology, education, and financial sectors across the GCC, UK, and South Asia.
Shaikh was born in Sukkur, Pakistan, to Dr. Abdul Qayyum Shaikh and Mahjabeen Shaikh. He is the elder brother of Adeel Shaikh, a fellow entrepreneur and media collaborator. He holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Northampton, UK. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), and has completed a Fintech certification from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. With over 18 years of professional experience, Shaikh has held senior roles in investment banking, corporate finance, and digital transformation. He is currently a strategic advisor to a GCC-based unicorn and serves on audit committees of reputed organizations. He is the founder of Nashfact.com, an e-publishing platform focused on business insights and startup trends, and host of The NashCast, a YouTube podcast series.
Shaikh has co-founded several ventures:
- Ed-Watch.org – A multi-million-dollar EdTech platform specializing in ESG and AI
- MavensAdvisor.com – An AI-driven business process outsourcing firm
- Brannovate.com – A corporate and personal brand management agency
- MrShapatar.com – A UK-based casual dining chain
- E Blood – A philanthropic health tech initiative
He also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Manozi Limited (UK) and Cruise Nao (Pvt) Limited.
Public Influence and Media Presence
Shaikh is a verified social media influencer with a combined reach in the hundreds of thousands across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. He is known for his thought leadership in finance, entrepreneurship, and governance reform.
As a keynote speaker, he has delivered talks on personal branding, strategic finance, and digital transformation at industry conferences across the GCC, UK, and South Asia. He is also an international personal branding coach, mentoring professionals and executives on building authentic, high-impact brand identities.
In 2024, Shaikh received the Professional Excellence Award – Emerging Leader from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), recognizing his impact on industry innovation and leadership.
