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Umar Rana

About Me

The Convergence Minded Strategist

I've spent 26 years building technology businesses and the teams behind them. I founded Alchemative in 2014 and grew it to 800+ clients across 15 countries. Devsinc acquired it in 2024. Today I am Senior Vice President at Devsinc and Managing Director at Insightive. Most of my work now is about how AI changes the way we build software, organise teams and run businesses.

Umar Rana

Let's Transform Together

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. 1.

    Strategic alignment

    Making sure technology plans and team structures actually serve what the business is trying to do.

  2. 2.

    Philosophical leadership

    Building teams that are open with each other and grow the next set of leaders.

  3. 3.

    Seeking and sharing

    Writing down what I learn as I go, and sharing it here.

A Glimpse Into My Career

  1. Firaasa (formerly Unity Retail) logo

    2026 – Present

    Strategic Advisor

    Firaasa (formerly Unity Retail)

    Advising on retail technology strategy and the foundations that physical and digital retail run on.

  2. Devsinc logo

    2025 – Present

    Senior Vice President

    Devsinc

    I lead Devsinc's e-commerce and digital retail work: product development, global partnerships, and digital retail on Shopify and Salesforce.

  3. Insightive logo

    2025 – Present

    Founder & Managing Director

    Insightive

    My involvement with Insightive centres on strategic advisory, incubation and venture development, and partnerships.

  4. UnumPay logo

    2022 – Present

    Co-Founder

    UnumPay

    Co-founded a payments platform built to make cross-border transactions simpler and safer.

  5. HUB47 logo

    2024 – 2025

    Director

    HUB47

    Ran HUB47, a hub helping Pakistani tech startups set up and grow in the UAE, including its programmes and partnerships.

  6. Consultant & Advisor logo

    2003 – 2025

    Consultant & Advisor

    Consultant & Advisor

    Consulting and technical leadership for organisations in fintech, manufacturing and professional services, including board-level technology governance.

  7. growex Digital Agency logo

    2020 – 2024

    Co-Founder

    growex Digital Agency

    Co-founded a digital agency that helped e-commerce startups launch and grow online.

  8. Ginkgo logo

    2019 – 2024

    Founder / CxO

    Ginkgo

    Built Pakistan's first fully functional omnichannel engine, connecting physical and digital retail.

  9. adex360 logo

    2018 – 2024

    Co-Founder

    adex360

    Co-founded a performance marketing agency working with brands across Pakistan and the region.

  10. Alchemative logo

    2014 – 2024

    Founder & CEO

    Alchemative

    Founded Alchemative and built it from zero to 800+ clients across 15 countries. Devsinc acquired it in December 2024.

  11. ManageWise logo

    2014 – 2017

    Founder & CEO

    ManageWise

    Founded Pakistan's first SaaS-based education management system for schools and universities.

  12. Telenor logo

    2004 – 2013

    Multiple Technical Management Roles

    Telenor

    Led technology teams and managed enterprise infrastructure at one of Pakistan's largest telcos.

Let's Transform Together

If you're building something or changing direction, I'm happy to talk.

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