I'm a third culture kid based in New York City. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan but grew up in the Middle East and came to the U.S. when I was 11. My family all lives abroad across three countries (two brothers, one sister, and mother has moved back to Pakistan). 

I value constant learning and self-improvement: I try to stay fit and work out most mornings. I enjoy writing and reading literature and try new hobbies whenever I can (I play tennis and am training for a marathon). I believe in experiences over possessions. I travel quite a bit and enjoy seeing new cultures. 

I am not particularly dogmatic about my religion but I am culturally conservative. I believe in traditional values around family and respect; I observe Eid; I speak Urdu fluently. 

Having grown up abroad and because I visit Pakistan twice a year, I relate to both sides of the cultural spectrum but, if I were to take a side, I'm probably more eastern than western. 

I'm an extroverted introvert. I can socialize easily but aware of when I need to recharge. 

For work, I helped start a start-up a few years ago that was recently acquired. I was lucky enough to see the company from inception to exit. Prior to that, I was an M&A attorney at a law firm for about seven years.  I attended Cornell Law School and the University of Virginia.