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About Me

The Convergence Minded Strategist

Umar Rana — team builder, strategist and entrepreneur

I'm a technology builder, entrepreneur, and convergence-minded strategist with over two decades building companies and scaling teams across fintech, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure. I founded Alchemative in 2014, growing it to 800+ clients across 15 countries before its acquisition by Devsinc in 2024, where I now serve as SVP E-Commerce & Digital Retail. My focus has always been on creating systems — ecosystems that drive operational excellence and deliver tangible, lasting value.

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My Vision

"...is to catalyze human potential — physically, mentally and technologically — to empower businesses and communities to thrive in this new age. I envision a world where strategic thinking and technology serve as the primary engines for continuous self-improvement and societal progress."

My Mission

"...is the holistic pursuit of truth, meaning and lasting impact, achieved by aligning strategic vision with practical execution. I aspire to accomplish this through:"
  • 1.
    Strategic AlignmentBringing a unique, seasoned perspective to ensure that technology strategies and organisational structures are perfectly aligned with ambitious business objectives.
  • 2.
    Philosophical LeadershipCultivating a culture built around a value system that fosters transparency, rapid evolution and the crucial empowerment of future leaders.
  • 3.
    Seeking and SharingContinuously analysing the journey, documenting lessons, strategies and principles to share profound insights and explore opportunities that shape the future of business and society.

A Glimpse Into My Career

2025 – Present
Devsinc company logo — SVP E-Commerce & Digital Retail

SVP E-Commerce & Digital Retail

Devsinc

Leading Devsinc's e-commerce and digital retail initiative — developing cutting-edge products, building global partnerships and transforming the e-commerce landscape through Shopify, Salesforce and innovative digital retail strategies.

2026 – Present
Unity Retail company logo — Strategic Advisor

Strategic Advisor

Unity Retail

Advising on retail technology strategy, helping build scalable foundations for seamless physical and digital retail experiences.

2025 – Present
Insightive company logo — Founder & Principal Consultant

Founder & Principal Consultant

Insightive

Building a knowledge and growth platform that empowers startups and established firms through strategic resources, expert networks and actionable insights.

2022 – Present
UnumPay company logo — Co-Founder

Co-Founder

UnumPay

Co-founded a groundbreaking global payments platform engineered to simplify complex cross-border financial transactions with security and efficiency.

2025 – Present
The Growth Circle company logo — Founder

Founder

The Growth Circle

Founded a community and growth platform connecting entrepreneurs and business builders with the resources, networks and strategic knowledge needed to scale.

2024 – 2025
HUB47 company logo — Director

Director

HUB47

Led HUB47 as the central hub for Pakistani tech startups seeking to establish and scale their operations in the UAE — overseeing programmes, partnerships and growth strategy.

2019 – 2024
Ginkgo company logo — Founder / CxO

Founder / CxO

Ginkgo

Architected Pakistan's first fully functional omnichannel engine, bridging physical and digital retail to deliver a seamless, unified customer experience.

2014 – 2024
Alchemative company logo — Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

Alchemative

Founded and scaled Alchemative from zero to 800+ clients across 15+ countries — pioneering Pakistan's e-commerce infrastructure and redefining how businesses operate and scale online. Acquired by Devsinc in December 2024.

2018 – 2024
adex360 company logo — Co-Founder

Co-Founder

adex360

Co-founded the market-leading performance marketing agency of its era — driving unprecedented ROI and digital growth for premier brands across Pakistan and the region.

2020 – 2024
growex Digital Agency company logo — Co-Founder

Co-Founder

growex Digital Agency

Co-founded a one-stop digital agency for e-commerce startups, providing the tools, strategies and consultancy needed to launch and thrive in a digital-first economy.

2014 – 2017
ManageWise company logo — Founder & CEO

Founder & CEO

ManageWise

Founded Pakistan's first SaaS-based education management system — streamlining institutional operations and data management for schools and universities.

2004 – 2013
Telenor company logo — Multiple Technical Management Roles

Multiple Technical Management Roles

Telenor

Led diverse technology teams and managed complex enterprise infrastructure at one of Pakistan's largest telcos — building the strategic and technical foundations for a career in high-impact leadership.

2003 – 2025
Consultant & Advisor company logo — Consultant & Advisor

Consultant & Advisor

Consultant & Advisor

Delivered high-impact consulting and technical leadership to organisations across fintech, manufacturing and professional services — providing board-level technology governance and strategic advisory.

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Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or navigating a pivot — let's connect.

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