Let's talk about a number that sounds almost unreal: $1.7 billion.

It’s a massive, mind-boggling amount of money. Now, what if I told you that a Pakistani, a man who walked the same streets as you, just sold his technology company for that much?

It’s true.

Meet Rehan Jalil, a Pakistani tech entrepreneur who has just made history. His company, Securiti.ai, a cutting-edge firm focused on AI and data safety, was just acquired by a US software giant in a deal worth over $1.7 billion.

This isn't just a business deal; it's a headline that should make every student across Pakistan sit up and feel a powerful sense of pride. It’s the story of a Karachi kid who took his education and his dreams all the way to Silicon Valley and built something the entire world wanted.

But how did he do it? This wasn't a lottery win. It was a journey of passion, hard work, and brilliant ideas that started right here at home.

It All Started in Karachi

Long before he was a CEO in a high-tech California office, Rehan Jalil was a student just like you. He was a focused and ambitious young man who, after his time at Adamjee Science College, earned a spot at one of Pakistan’s most prestigious institutions: the NED University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi.

Think about that. He walked the same campus, sat in similar classrooms, and studied for exams just like every other engineering student in Pakistan. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from NED, building the foundation of his technical knowledge.

His story is the ultimate proof that it doesn't matter where you start. Your education in Pakistan isn't a stepping stone; it's a launching pad. The knowledge you are gaining right now, in your classroom, is the same fuel that can power a billion-dollar dream.

But Rehan's hunger for learning didn't stop in Karachi. He knew that to compete on a global stage, he had to keep growing. He moved to the United States, earned a Master's degree from the highly-respected Purdue University, and later polished his business skills at the world-famous Harvard Business School.

One Big Win Wasn't Enough

Here’s what makes Rehan Jalil different from most people. Even in Silicon Valley, the land of tech giants, he stands out. He's known as a "serial entrepreneur"—a person who doesn't just have one big idea, but has them again and again.

For most people, creating one successful company is a lifelong dream. For Rehan, it was just the warm-up.

• First, he built a company called WiChorus, which focused on 4G wireless technology just as the world was shifting to faster mobile internet. He saw the future, built it, and the company was acquired for a huge sum.
• Then, he did it again. He saw that companies were moving all their private data to the "cloud." He knew this would be a massive security risk. So, he built Elastica, a cloud security company. It was another home run, and it was also acquired for hundreds of millions of dollars.

Two massive successes. He could have easily retired. But Rehan wasn't done. He wasn't just chasing success; he was chasing problems. And he saw the biggest one on the horizon.

Securiti.ai: Solving a Problem

Rehan saw the next great wave: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

He understood that AI would change our lives forever. But he also understood its single biggest danger. For AI to be "smart," it needs to learn from data. Not just any data—your data. Your name, your private messages, your bank details, your company's biggest secrets.

In a world excited about what AI could do, Rehan was asking the most important question: "How can we do this safely?"

In 2018, he founded Securiti.ai to be the answer.

In simple terms, Securiti.ai is like a "super-guard" for a company's most precious information. It uses its own advanced AI to help companies:

• Find all their sensitive data, wherever it's hidden.
• Protect that data with powerful security shields.
• Govern it, making sure that when they use AI, they do it responsibly and follow all the privacy rules.

His idea was perfectly timed. Just as companies were rushing to use AI, Rehan’s company gave them the tools to do it with confidence. He built the "trust" layer for the new AI world. And that, it turns out, is an idea worth $1.7 billion.

What Rehan's Story Means for You

Rehan Jalil's journey isn't just a headline; it's a lesson for every student in Pakistan. It’s a story that shatters old excuses and builds new hopes.

It’s a powerful reminder that your education in Pakistan is your superpower. Rehan Jalil is living, breathing proof that a graduate from NED University can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with anyone from any university in the world. Never look at your school or your city as a disadvantage. It is your foundation.

His journey also shows that learning is a marathon, not a sprint. He didn't just get his degree and stop. He was always curious, always learning, always adding new skills. The world will keep changing, and your success will depend on your ability to grow with it.

But perhaps the biggest lesson is this: Don't just look for a job; look for a problem. Rehan didn't become successful by following a trend. He became a giant by anticipating the world's needs. He looked at 4G, cloud, and AI and solved the hardest, most important problems he could find.

His story has proven that your talent is not limited by your passport. Your ideas are not bound by your city. A brilliant mind from Karachi just built a company that is now a global leader in one of the most important fields in technology.

Rehan Jalil just showed the world what a Pakistani engineer can do.

The only question left is, what will you do?