Sonia Bashir Kabir is a technology investor focusing on tech startups in emerging markets of South Asia. Sonia began her career as a technology corporate professional and her journey led her to become a technology entrepreneur, an angel investor and a technology philanthropist. Sonia is currently the Founder of SBK Tech Ventures and SBK Foundation - her “Not for profit” entity which believes in empowering rural communities with Technology. “Tech Hubs” is an initiative of SBK Foundation.[3]
Sonia has served as the managing director for Microsoft Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Bhutan and Laos, Country Director of Dell Bangladesh, Director Business Development for South East Asia, New Emerging Markets in Microsoft and Chief Operating Officer for Aamra Technologies Ltd.[4] Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed Sonia in 2015 to the Governing Council of the Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (LDC) for a three-year term. She was elected as Vice Chairman of UN Technology Bank in 2017.[5]
Current UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres renewed Sonia's appointment as Governing Council member and Sonia has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the UN Tech Bank for the 2019–2022 term.[6][7]
Sonia was recognized by UN Global Compact in 2017 as a SDG pioneer. 10 people globally got this recognition.[5] She was recognized for integrating seven Global Goals into her business practices and strategies: no poverty; quality education; gender equality; decent work and economic growth; industry, innovation and infrastructure; reduced inequalities; creating partnerships to meet the Goals.
Sonia actively supports youth in technology and women empowerment with youth-led initiatives all over Bangladesh.[10]
Sonia was a Bangladeshi national athlete; she has played for Abahani women's Volleyball and Cricket team and continued playing for Bangladesh National Volleyball team.
Careeredit
Sonia worked in Silicon Valley for Fortune 100 companies (Sun Microsystems & Oracle), startups & in the financial district. Her expertise include strategic planning & growth, sales execution, financial management, team building and change management.[12][13]
Sonia served in the Boards of the American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh Employers Federation, Bangladesh Cricket Board (Women's Wing), Abahani Women's Games Development Committee and Women Entrepreneur's Association.[14]
Sonia is the Founder of the 1st Women's IT Association in Bangladesh - Bangladesh Women in IT (BWIT)[16][17] and the first Female Tech Investors Network (FTIN). She is also the Founder of The Angels Network (TAN)[16] and the Founder President and a current Advisor of TiE Dhaka Chapter.[17] TIE is a Silicon Valley headquartered not for profit association for fostering entrepreneurship.
Awardsedit
ICT Business Person of the Year Award from Daily Star, 2019 (first woman to win the award)[8]
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Sonia Bashir Kabir is a technology investor focusing on tech startups in emerging markets of South Asia Sonia began her career as a technology corporate professional and her journey led her to become a technology entrepreneur an angel investor and a technology philanthropist Sonia is currently the Founder of SBK Tech Ventures and SBK Foundation her Not for profit entity which believes in empowering rural communities with Technology Tech Hubs is an initiative of SBK Foundation 3 Sonia Bashir Kabirস ন য বশ র কব রBornDhaka BangladeshEducationMasters in Business AdministrationAlma materCalifornia State University Santa Clara UniversityOccupationTech Investor amp Tech EntrepreneurTitleFounder SBK Tech Ventures and SBK FoundationBangladesh Women in Technology BWITThe Angels Network TANThe Indus Entrepreneurs TIE DhakaWomen Tech Investors Network WTINWomen Tech Founders Network WTFNVice Chairman UN Tech Bank and Governing Board Member of UNESCO s Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development MGIEP AwardsMicrosoft Founder s Bill Gates Award 2016 SDG Pioneer Award 2017 Anannya Top Ten Awards 2015 1 Website 2 Sonia has served as the managing director for Microsoft Bangladesh Myanmar Nepal Bhutan and Laos Country Director of Dell Bangladesh Director Business Development for South East Asia New Emerging Markets in Microsoft and Chief Operating Officer for Aamra Technologies Ltd 4 Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon appointed Sonia in 2015 to the Governing Council of the Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries LDC for a three year term She was elected as Vice Chairman of UN Technology Bank in 2017 5 Current UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres renewed Sonia s appointment as Governing Council member and Sonia has been reappointed as Vice Chair of the UN Tech Bank for the 2019 2022 term 6 7 Sonia is also a board member in UNESCO s Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development 3 Sonia is the first woman to win the ICT Business Person of the Year Award from the Daily Star ICT Awards in 2019 8 and she was one of the 10 recipients of Microsoft Founder s Award in 2016 given by Bill Gates 9 Sonia was recognized by UN Global Compact in 2017 as a SDG pioneer 10 people globally got this recognition 5 She was recognized for integrating seven Global Goals into her business practices and strategies no poverty quality education gender equality decent work and economic growth industry innovation and infrastructure reduced inequalities creating partnerships to meet the Goals Sonia actively supports youth in technology and women empowerment with youth led initiatives all over Bangladesh 10 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Awards 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education editShe completed her Senior Cambridge from Green Herald International School St Francis Xavier s and Higher Secondary Certificate from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College She lived in Silicon Valley Northern California for 20 years where she was educated and trained She has a Bachelor of Science BS degree from California State University East Bay and a Master of Business Administration MBA from Santa Clara University 11 Sonia was a Bangladeshi national athlete she has played for Abahani women s Volleyball and Cricket team and continued playing for Bangladesh National Volleyball team Career editSonia worked in Silicon Valley for Fortune 100 companies Sun Microsystems amp Oracle startups amp in the financial district Her expertise include strategic planning amp growth sales execution financial management team building and change management 12 13 Sonia served in the Boards of the American International School Dhaka Bangladesh Employers Federation Bangladesh Cricket Board Women s Wing Abahani Women s Games Development Committee and Women Entrepreneur s Association 14 She currently has Board seats in IPDC Finance BRAC University 15 and Shakti Foundation for Disadvantaged Women She is the Advisor for Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries FBCCI the apex trade organization of Bangladesh playing a pivotal role in consultative and advisory capacity safeguarding the interest of the private sector in the country Sonia is the Founder of the 1st Women s IT Association in Bangladesh Bangladesh Women in IT BWIT 16 17 and the first Female Tech Investors Network FTIN She is also the Founder of The Angels Network TAN 16 and the Founder President and a current Advisor of TiE Dhaka Chapter 17 TIE is a Silicon Valley headquartered not for profit association for fostering entrepreneurship Awards editICT Business Person of the Year Award from Daily Star 2019 first woman to win the award 8 Microsoft Founder Award 9 SDG Pioneer Award 2017 18 19 Anannya Top Ten Awards 2016 20 References edit Sonia Bashir Kabir recognised as SDG pioneer The Independent Dhaka SBK Tech Ventures a b Sonia Bashir Kabir parts ways with Microsoft Dhaka Tribune 2019 04 09 Retrieved 2019 06 19 Sonia Bashir Kabir BASIS SoftExpo 2017 BASIS SoftExpo Archived from the original on 2018 07 25 Retrieved 2017 09 13 a b Sonia Bashir Kabir to get UN award risingbd com They re banking on our help New Straits Times Opinion Retrieved 2020 04 24 Sonia Bashir to serve UN Technology Bank for another term UNB Retrieved 2020 04 24 a b The Daily Star ICT Awards 2019 The Daily Star 2019 12 21 Retrieved 2020 03 18 a b Sonia Bashir Kabir wins Microsoft Founder Award The Daily Star 2 August 2016 Sonia Bashir Kabir pledges to empower the youth with technology The Daily Star 2018 12 24 Retrieved 2019 06 19 Sonia Bashir Kabir Microsoft Bangladesh s New Country Manager HiFiPublic com BWIT bwit bd com The League Of Extraordinary Women 06 Women Who Are Redefining Bangladesh s Tech Industry 27 October 2015 Microsoft Bangladesh chief wins UN recognition The Daily Star 13 September 2017 Sonia Bashir eyes to launch tech start up after leaving Microsoft Bangladesh bdnews24 com Retrieved 2020 03 18 a b Sonia Bashir Kabir receives ICT Businessperson of the Year award Dhaka Tribune 2019 12 21 Retrieved 2020 03 18 a b Sonia Bashir Kabir UN Global Compact www unglobalcompact org Retrieved 2020 03 18 Microsoft Bangladesh s MD Sonia Bashir Kabir recognised for women s digital empowerment Dhaka Tribune Sonia Bashir Kabir to get UN SDG award The Daily Sun 11 women get Ananya award The Daily Star 2016 09 04 Retrieved 2019 06 19 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sonia Bashir Kabir Sonia Bashir Kabir on Facebook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sonia Bashir Kabir amp oldid 1172927241, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
