Syed Ommer Amer

Daastan

Syed Ommer Amer is a Plan9 Alumnus who founded Daastan which is an award-winning literary forum working for revival of literature in Pakistan. Within three months of operation, they have delivered more than 100 writing orders to 35 International Brands in 9 countries with 26 Pakistani writers.

This year, he was also chosen as one of the top 50 global applicants out of 800 by Global Entrepreneurship Summer School Munich, Germany. He also holds the honor of being the first Pakistani to be selected for twice in a row for MITx Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. Apart from that he has been featured extensively in national and international media for his achievements.