Iqbal Quadir
Founder of GrameenPhone | Pioneered mobile connectivity in Bangladesh
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Iqbal Quadir founded GrameenPhone, bringing mobile technology to underserved communities in Bangladesh. His model demonstrated how telecommunications could create economic opportunity in developing markets.
The company became one of Bangladesh's most transformative businesses. Iqbal's keynotes show how entrepreneurship and technology can drive social change at scale.
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How mobile phones can fight poverty
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