Sarah Peracha

Sarah Peracha is a Pakistani internet entrepreneur, digital strategist, author, and AI futurist based in Karachi. Peracha shares insights on digital innovation, sustainability, marketing, and growth strategies. She has co-founded five ventures and is known for her selection at the Dublin Web Summit, where she was recognized as the first young Pakistani female IT professional to speak on the People Stage.

In an early entrepreneurial milestone, Peracha launched Pakistan's first IT e-company, Appease Apex, which provides full-service capabilities in the digital creative and social media agency sectors. Recognized as the first Pakistani law blogger, Peracha also serves as creative director of Appease Apex and CEO of the Pakistan Electronic Research and Communication Hub Association. She is the co-founder of Peracha Ventures, a Pakistani startup accelerator. Peracha Ventures received honors from Wealth & Finance International – Private Equity and Venture Capital Awards, earning recognition as the Most Innovative Start-Up Accelerator & Incubator in South Asia for its remote-first, ISO-certified, and women-led model, as well as the Excellence Award for Eco-Friendly Innovation Investing for its commitment to climate-aligned entrepreneurship.

Peracha has worked with Fortune 500 companies including Apple, as well as with a Microsoft-funded startup, and has served as a growth hacker and digital marketer at firms around the globe. Her Islamic and law research has been featured in universities, press, events, and publications, including Kerala State Higher Education Council and Barcelona Centre for International Affairs. A United Nations research program included her life and experiences during the Lawyers' Movement of Pakistan as a student and digital activist, published in journals including Taylor & Francis.

Peracha was the nominee and winner of All That Matters – INK Live India, where she delivered a speech on the "Rule of Law." She has also received a Nelson Mandela Peace Award recognition from International Internship University for her work in supporting and encouraging girls in technology. She has been named among the Top 21 Business Women of Pakistan. Her speaking topics span authorship, blogging, business leadership, female leadership, law, marketing, social media, and technology, reflecting a career that bridges entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and advocacy for women in STEM on a global stage.