Founder · Entrepreneur · Business Researcher
I build businesses,
study markets,
and share what I learn.
I’m Abid — an entrepreneur and independent researcher focused on technology, markets, and emerging business models.
Role
Founder
Practice
Independent Researcher
Output
Research & Writing
Since
2018
01 · About
I’m interested in how technology, markets and human behavior create new opportunities.
I build, research and document what I learn along the way — turning curiosity into products, and questions into writing.
More about meBuild with curiosity.
Research with discipline.
Share what you learn.
02 · Ventures
Things I’ve built
A selection of companies, products and experiments I’ve worked on over the years.
Northline
A software platform helping small businesses in emerging markets manage accounting, invoicing and payments from one place.
Fieldnote
An independent research practice producing structured studies on markets, technology adoption and emerging business models.
Khedma
A local services marketplace connecting tradespeople with nearby customers. A hard lesson in network effects — and a good outcome.
03 · Research
Research & Insights
What I’m studying, questioning and trying to understand.
Business
The Future of Small Businesses in Emerging Markets
A study of how digital tools are changing small business operations.
Jul 2026 · 1 min
Markets
Why Local Platforms Win in Fragmented Markets
Distribution, trust and the surprising strength of small networks.
Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI
What Small Companies Should Actually Automate
A practical look at where AI creates real leverage for small teams.
Jul 2026 · 1 min
04 · Writing
Notes on building
05 · Now
Currently
Building
A new product for small businesses.
Researching
The future of AI-native companies.
Writing
A long-form essay about emerging markets.
Learning
Decision making and organizational design.
06 · Speaking & Media
Occasional conversations
I occasionally speak about entrepreneurship, technology and building products.
Podcast
Building in Small Markets
Interview
Research Meets Entrepreneurship
Conference
Emerging Markets, Emerging Models
Ideas worth thinking about.
Occasional notes on business, technology and entrepreneurship. No noise.
07 · Contact
Let’s talk.
Interested in working together, discussing an idea, or inviting me to speak?
hello@example.com