Sanjar Ghazanfar

Founder & CEO

StudentVerse (FZE)

2026-02 - Present

- Founded and lead the verified student lifestyle platform for the UAE, unifying identity verification, merchant discounts, housing, and AI-powered deal discovery in one app. - Recruited, structured, and lead a 12-person team of interns across engineering, product, marketing, growth, and content, at zero cost, with a defined interview and role-progression process. - Shipped and launched on both iOS and Android, growing to 35 live merchant partners and a 1,700+ verified, OTP-authenticated student waitlist. - Lead all partnership development, including university relationships, merchant onboarding, and pre-seed fundraising conversations.

Independent Crypto Trader & Analyst

Self-directed

2019-05 - Present

- Independently trade and analyse cryptocurrency markets across Binance, MEXC, BingX, and BirdEye, with a continued focus on risk management.

Off-Plan Property Consultant

Huaxia Real Estate

2024-09 - 2025-09

- Specialised in Dubai's off-plan property sector, helping international and local investors identify high-return opportunities. - Conducted market research and investment analysis to match clients with suitable projects and developers. - Managed the full sales process end-to-end, from client onboarding and KYC verification through to closing and post-sale support. - Built long-term client relationships through transparency and consistent advisory, contributing to monthly sales targets.

Founder

Zelo Studios

2023-05 - 2025-09

- Founded and directed creative direction and design process for an independent clothing brand, from concept through to launch. - Designed and launched the brand's website and managed its technical configuration end-to-end. - Built and managed relationships with manufacturers, designers, artists, and influencers to establish production and collaboration partnerships. - Took full ownership of logistics, negotiations, and deal-closing, while engaging directly with customers to guide product decisions.

Intern Estate Agent

Unique Properties

2023-03 - 2023-06

- Gained direct exposure to real estate market operations, client meetings, and property viewings. - Progressed from observing to actively supporting client-facing conversations within the first month.

Airbnb Property Manager

Villas, Palm Jumeirah

2022-07 - 2024-04

- Managed guest communication and property maintenance to deliver a seamless guest experience across managed villas. - Applied marketing expertise to optimise listing occupancy and revenue across online platforms and local networks.