Bangladesh's Farihan Becomes Founder for Milestone Makers Program in Edtech

Farihan F. Rahman, the founder of InveStar, selected as the first Bangladeshi founder in the Edtech space for the flagship Milestone Makers program by Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. 

InveStar is the first AI Wealth-tech from Bangladesh reshaping financial literacy, access & opportunities for the youth and unbanked, ensuring their right to financial freedom. 

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, also known as The Nasdaq Center, is an USA-based invaluable and prestigious resource for founders and leaders worldwide. 

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center wrote in its Linkedin profile: "The Nasdaq Center is an invaluable and prestigious resource for founders and leaders worldwide. Based in San Francisco, it is a touchstone of thought leadership and innovation for entrepreneurs changing the world. We are the authority that is uniquely suited to groom future industry innovators  — linebacking their path to IPO or to acquisition. 

The Nasdaq Center executes its role both digitally and physically. In addition to providing compelling resources in the form of toolkits, podcasts, interviews, videos, livestream talks and panels to companies of every stage, the physical location of the Center — in the heart of downtown SF — offers an immersive experience to its visitors. Its location, combined with its incredible programming, makes it the cultural nexus for its community of leaders; they can connect, convene, and talk shop with peers, mentors, potential advisors, investors and customers." 

Meanwhile, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center announed the name of its EdTech founders on Wednesday (Bangladesh Time). 

Farihan F. Rahman had been selected alogwith ten others -- Edna Martinson, Fiyinfoluwa Enis, Jay Veal, M.Ed, Karina lazaro Suárez, Dr. Kenechukwu Ikebuaku, Kerry Ao, Mayra Lazaro suarez, Morayo Ojikutu, Ruby Igwe, Seun Phillipss 

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center wrote: "The Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is proud to welcome the Fall 2025 Milestone Makers Cohort — a mission-driven group of EdTech founders transforming how the world learns.

From AI-driven tutoring and financial literacy platforms to immersive learning ecosystems that make classrooms more inclusive and effective, these entrepreneurs are building scalable solutions that advance access, equity, and outcomes in education.

Through the Milestone Makers program, each founder receives personalized coaching, executive mentorship, and tailored business support to achieve a single, growth-defining milestone. Together, they’re redefining what’s possible for learners everywhere — one milestone at a time." 

Farihan thanked to Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and wrote in his Linkedin profile: "An incredible honor being selected by Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center as the first Bangladeshi 🇧🇩 founder in the Edtech/Fintech space for the flagship Milestone Makers program along with talented global founders driving real change! Time to learn, collaborate, and scale InveStar’s mission — bringing AI-powered financial literacy, access & opportunities to the next billion. 

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Nicola Corzine , Colin Mahin , Celena Aponte , Holly Allen, PCC , Andy Le Roux & the brilliant Nasdaq center team for supporting us. 

A big thank you to my Draper University ecosystem & Startup Grind friends Subah Zaeem , Gia Mattu Waleed Arshad Viridiana Aguilar , Brieuc Berruet (PhD) , Luca Albertinazzi , Guillermo Vizcaino Katie Nicholson James Gee for always being an inspiration!