Essays on startups, marketing, faith, mental health, family, and the sea by Sameer Ahmed Khan, cofounder & CEO of Social Champ.https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/en-ushttps://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/10-realistic-tips-to-set-your-startup-up-for-success/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/10-realistic-tips-to-set-your-startup-up-for-success/Launching a startup is tough. The initial excitement often gets overshadowed by the sheer amount of work, unexpected huTue, 29 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/toyota-yaris-my-new-adventure-companion/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/toyota-yaris-my-new-adventure-companion/This is a sponsored post, but I’ll still take this opportunity to share about my startup journey so far. Since I’ve gotWed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/comparing-email-marketing-platforms-my-experience-with-sendgrid-mailchimp-mailgun-drip-mautic-and-more/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/comparing-email-marketing-platforms-my-experience-with-sendgrid-mailchimp-mailgun-drip-mautic-and-more/Hey everyone, Sameer here, CEO of Social Champ. You might know us for simplifying your social media scheduling, but didThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/fear-of-public-speaking/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/fear-of-public-speaking/I remember my first nerve-wracking experience giving a speech when I was a student in my second or third year of universThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/revolutionizing-marketing-with-ai-my-journey-with-ai-marketing-tools/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/revolutionizing-marketing-with-ai-my-journey-with-ai-marketing-tools/I’m a firm believer in AI—anything that makes our jobs easier is a win in my book. Now, don’t get me wrong, I would neveThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/slack-vs-mattermost-my-honest-opinion/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/slack-vs-mattermost-my-honest-opinion/When it comes to communication platforms within the team, I’ve mostly relied on Slack and Mattermost. Don’t get meThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-product-pricing-is-right-but-was-it-here-s-everything-i-learned-pricing-my-product/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-product-pricing-is-right-but-was-it-here-s-everything-i-learned-pricing-my-product/As an entrepreneur plunging into software as a service (SAAS), one of the most challenging decisions I faced was determiThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/think-different-pitch-different-tips-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/think-different-pitch-different-tips-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd/Have you ever been in a position where you had a lot to talk about but just can’t speak up? Well, that makes the tThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/whispers-to-a-war-cries-how-i-overcame-my-fear-of-public-speaking/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/whispers-to-a-war-cries-how-i-overcame-my-fear-of-public-speaking/I remember my first nerve-wracking experience giving a speech when I was a student in my second or third year of universThu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/another-version-of-our-lives-beyond-social-media/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/another-version-of-our-lives-beyond-social-media/We are not just the images we create of ourselves on social media, but have a second version of our lives running in parFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/bluesky-social-a-twitter-rival-and-the-future-of-social-media/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/bluesky-social-a-twitter-rival-and-the-future-of-social-media/BlueSky Social - a new kid in town is all set to reshape the social media world! Created by none other than the ex-TwitFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/can-we-have-the-same-heart-when-we-were-11-years-old/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/can-we-have-the-same-heart-when-we-were-11-years-old/Why Can’t We Have the Same Heart When We Were 11 Years Old? I often play a game called PUBG Mobile where you land withFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/covid-19-breakout-we-need-to-stay-calm-positive/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/covid-19-breakout-we-need-to-stay-calm-positive/Health or illnesses, life or death, happen from the Above. A falling leaf from a tree, or dancing drops from the sky, evFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/difference-of-opinions-were-once-productive-not-anymore/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/difference-of-opinions-were-once-productive-not-anymore/There was a time when debates were considered productive, a difference of opinion gave birth to new ideas not create hatFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/fairytale-life-vs-reality-chose-your-battles-wisely/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/fairytale-life-vs-reality-chose-your-battles-wisely/One who keeps chasing a life shown in the movies continues to live in a fairytale. Their happiness is fragile and dependFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/fomo-feeling-of-missing-out-can-be-your-worst-feeling-on-social-media/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/fomo-feeling-of-missing-out-can-be-your-worst-feeling-on-social-media/Just because everyone; laughs on divorces, rebels religious events, judges morality, becomes god, hates everything, wantFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/founder-puzzles-book-review/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/founder-puzzles-book-review/Had “Founder Puzzles” been launched 10 years back, a lot of my poor black hair would have been saved from turning silverFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/how-i-got-cured-of-depression-through-quran-and-hadith-in-islam/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/how-i-got-cured-of-depression-through-quran-and-hadith-in-islam/We all go through tough times in life. Life can be a ruthless teacher. It could be the loss of someone very close, fameFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated/To stay motivated the soul should always be hopeful and have faith in a day when everything will be great! If you haveFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/inspired-by-the-beautiful-culture-of-oman/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/inspired-by-the-beautiful-culture-of-oman/If officially all men were to wear traditional white shalwar kameez and all women were to wear black Burqa in Pakistan,Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/it-takes-a-pandemic-to-make-us-realize-the-worth-of-our-luxuries/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/it-takes-a-pandemic-to-make-us-realize-the-worth-of-our-luxuries/Everything is so irrelevant in these times. The latest cars, big houses, expensive brand clothes, watches, perfumes, etcFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/junaid-jamshed-your-chosen-side/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/junaid-jamshed-your-chosen-side/If you aren’t from the group, GEO VS ARY; debating on Shaista Wahidi or Amir Liaquat and their past resemblance with thFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/lessons-from-jehan-aras-impact-on-social-champ-and-startups-in-pakistan/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/lessons-from-jehan-aras-impact-on-social-champ-and-startups-in-pakistan/This story is about someone who has inspired and helped thousands of lives of young entrepreneurs and students. HerFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/let-your-pain-challenge-you-to-be-better/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/let-your-pain-challenge-you-to-be-better/Pain sometimes is inevitable. But if you embrace it, and channel its energy into positivity, you'll rise much stronger aFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/living-or-documenting/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/living-or-documenting/Where do I start this from? We have embraced technology too much, to an extent where the limits of humanity have all beeFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/meta-is-preparing-for-twitter-s-rival-next-month/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/meta-is-preparing-for-twitter-s-rival-next-month/With Mastodon and BlueSky Social already queued up as Twitter rivals, Meta recently joined the queue. So, there have beeFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/nokia-asha-503-review/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/nokia-asha-503-review/Nokia Pakistan sent me a new Nokia Asha 503 to try out. The experience with this low-end device was quite different &ampFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/obtain-a-noc-from-pta-for-smartphones-and-devices/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/obtain-a-noc-from-pta-for-smartphones-and-devices/This is one troublesome job. But I managed to get through it "legally", however it took around a month for me and mainlyFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/ouzelsystems-nested/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/ouzelsystems-nested/It’s been a year at OuzelSystems, and now is the right time to experiment something different. There is much to happen aFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/pakistan-tour-closeup-shots-nokia-lumia-920/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/pakistan-tour-closeup-shots-nokia-lumia-920/Last week I returned from Pakistan Tour visiting many Northern Areas here. I must say that Pakistan is blessed with manyFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/pakistan-tour-images-cinemagraph/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/pakistan-tour-images-cinemagraph/Hello readers, Finally after sharing few Panorama Shots & Closeup Shots from Nokia Lumia 920, here are final pictureFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/pakistan-tour-panorama-shots-nokia-lumia-920/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/pakistan-tour-panorama-shots-nokia-lumia-920/Few days back I shared few Closeup shots here, incase you missed those here's the link "Pakistan Tour Closeup shots" I'Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/propaganda-against-the-unity-of-islamic-sects-in-karachi-amidst-pandemic/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/propaganda-against-the-unity-of-islamic-sects-in-karachi-amidst-pandemic/I Write This With a Heavy Heart. The Government of Sindh or Media or someone in a greater power, is flaming the fire ofFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/proquest-2013-ubit-an-i-t-event/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/proquest-2013-ubit-an-i-t-event/█ MashAllah! Finally ProQuest'13 comes to an end! I congratulate; all supportive teachers, the alumni, the event orgaFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/shades-of-red/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/shades-of-red/The leaves were dancing with the wind And the kid swung the bottle around his neck Marching his way to school with a friFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/social-champ-bags-another-victory-at-apicta-awards/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/social-champ-bags-another-victory-at-apicta-awards/15th December 2021 - After bagging the winning position at the P@SHA awards, Social Champ gets another big feather in thFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/social-champ-wins-at-the-psha-ict-awards-2021/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/social-champ-wins-at-the-psha-ict-awards-2021/23rd October 2021 - Social Champ bags the award for the marketing solution of the year 2021 at P@SHA ICT Awards aFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/statement-of-purpose-sort-of-assignment/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/statement-of-purpose-sort-of-assignment/While searching for a document, I found my very old "Statement of Purpose +  2 unique research ideas" assignment asked bFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/still-criticizing-shahzebs-parents/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/still-criticizing-shahzebs-parents/The Shahzeb Issue? If you blame or criticize Shahzeb's parents for giving up or being sold to Shahrukh Jatoi, the murderFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/suckers-will-keep-sucking-doers-will-do-who-are-you/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/suckers-will-keep-sucking-doers-will-do-who-are-you/There are people who suck and their entire purpose in life is to keep sucking!   You show them light, they'll say iFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-banning-of-chinchis-in-karachi/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-banning-of-chinchis-in-karachi/If you're one who supports the banning of Chinchi's and now you can drive in much lesser traffic, I think you are ignoraFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-blue-whale-challenge-reveals-the-importance-of-hope/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-blue-whale-challenge-reveals-the-importance-of-hope/The 'Blue Whale Challenge' reveals the importance of seeding 'hope' into youngsters. Teach your children to have 'faithFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-indus-hospital-blood-center-inaugural/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-indus-hospital-blood-center-inaugural/Our team was glad to be a part of this project, under extraordinary mentors striving their way against all the hurdles jFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-indus-hospital-pride-of-pakistan/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-indus-hospital-pride-of-pakistan/Today I had an outstanding experience in a meeting at The Indus Hospital. I can't believe so much goodness still remainFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-tiktok-algorithm-the-ban-and-how-marketers-think/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/the-tiktok-algorithm-the-ban-and-how-marketers-think/Let's learn #TikTok algorithm and how marketers think. The "algorithm" here means what type of videos TIKTOK automatFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/trend-of-motivational-speakers/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/trend-of-motivational-speakers/Every second you find a new 'Motivational Speaker'. You check their past and it's full of quotes and poems which again aFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/true-champions-behind-team-pakistan-at-apicta-2016/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/true-champions-behind-team-pakistan-at-apicta-2016/APICTA 2016 polished my pitching skills and boosted my art of storytelling. It made me realize there is more to be done.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/why-ill-be-cheering-for-shahid-afridi-even-more/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/why-ill-be-cheering-for-shahid-afridi-even-more/In reply to an article published on Dawn News and all those tweets concerning Shahid Afridi A writer viewed a video ofFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/why-pride-arrogance/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/why-pride-arrogance/I sense something disturbing growing in students these days , and that's pride & arrogance. This arrogance will takeFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/your-parents-are-a-blessing-you-have-for-a-very-limited-time-in-your-life/https://www.sameerahmedkhan.com/blog/your-parents-are-a-blessing-you-have-for-a-very-limited-time-in-your-life/Your parents are a blessing you have, for a very limited time in your life! They deserve your time more than your girlfrFri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTsameer@socialchamp.com (Sameer Ahmed Khan)