Naveed Lalani

Current

• Board of Director at Texas Ventures
• Central Texas Chairperson and National Marketing Committee at International Professionals Network
• Founder, President & Creative Director at Piryx, Inc.

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Past

• V.P. of Operations & Director of Design at Austin Online Design
• Interactive Advertising Intern at OgilvyInteractive
• Interactive Advertising Intern at SicolaMartin

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Education

• Portfolio Center
• The University of Texas at Austin

Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• My Website
• My Blog
• My Company

Naveed Lalani’s Summary

Naveed Lalani is a seasoned new media professional with almost a decade of experience creating digital experiences for businesses of all sizes. He has expertise in web design, print design, creative direction, brand messaging, web architecture, and cross-platform promotions.

Naveed’s work spans various industries including non-profits, politics, gaming, private schools, construction, music, entertainment, restaurants, and real estate. He has worked as an advertising consultant to creative director as well. Naveed has contributed to several of the world’s most prominent brands including Kodak, Barclays Bank, DuPont, Six Flags, Vera Wang, Mutual Boiler Re, Bank of America, AMD, Blu-ray Disc Association, Palm, Sybase and Dell.

Naveed currently serves as Chairperson for Central Texas for the International Professionals Network (IPN) where his role is to lead the organization efforts overlooking over 6,000 Ismaili Muslims in the region. He also serves on IPN's National Marketing Committee, determining the strategy of its digital marketing and online presence. Naveed is a co-founder and Board Member of Texas Ventures, where he mentors the leadership in creating the best entrepreneurship program in Texas.

In May 2008, Naveed left his graduate studies at Portfolio Center to start Piryx, a political and social entrepreneurship management platform. His responsibilities include product strategy, user experience, and growing the company. When Naveed's not at the office, he's learning about the newest technology and design trends, running, volunteering or enjoying the sun.

For his work, Naveed has received recognition from the American Advertising Federation, Austin Advertising Federation, Houston Advertising Federation, the Association of American Advertising Agencies, LBJ School of Public Affairs, and the University of Texas. Naveed received a B.S. in Advertising with High Honors from University of Texas.

Naveed Lalani’s Specialties:

Interactive Design, Brand Consulting, Web Architecture Consulting, Cross-Platform Promotions, Graphic Design, Design Management, Interactive Marketing Strategy

Additional Information

Naveed Lalani’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Blog
• My Company

Naveed Lalani’s Groups:

MAIP, Portfolio Center, ultrashock, kirupa.com, colleyville heritage highschool, driftlab fan, SIMS

•    The DEMO Conference
•    Texas Exes/University of Texas at Austin
•    LInked Business Strategists
•    Austin High-Tech
•    The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
•    Austin Interactive Marketing Association
•    Digg
•    MAIP Alumni Association
•    Texas Ventures
•    Geek Austin
•    Texas Advertising Group (TAG)
•    digg'in social media group
•    Ogilvy: Past, Present & Future
•    Web Standards Design + Development
•    Portfolio Center Alumni
•    Ismaili Professionals Networking Group
•    I digg
•    Piryx Inc
•    Ultrashock
•    International Professionals Network
•    Tech Ranch
•    MentorWorks
•    Ismaili Designers & Developers
•    Ismaili Investors' Forum
•    ST.EN - Start-ups & Entrepreneurs
•    Search Engine Marketing Professionals and Advertisers

Naveed Lalani’s Honors:

▪ Social Innovation Competition, Semifinalist: 2008
▪ AAAA Operation Jumpstart III Scholarship, Recipient: 2007
▪ Austin Ad Fed "Rode Hard and Put Up Wet - The ADDY Chair’s Favorite Award" for Hill Country Ride for AIDS ▪ Campaign, Recipient: 2007
▪ Multicultural Advertising Internship Program, Finalist: 2006
▪ Eva Stevenson Woods Endowed Presidential Scholarship, Recipient: 2006
▪ GSD&M Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Advertising, Recipient: 2006
▪ University Honors 2003- 2005 & Distinguished College Scholar

Naveed Lalani’s Contact Settings

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