Building the Future of Retail Execution

Introduction

Discover how Sharjeel Ahmed, CEO and Co-founder of Pazo, is revolutionizing retail execution in India’s fashion industry. Featured in AO Apparel Online’s prestigious “40 Under 40 Future Makers” (November 2025 edition), Sharjeel is recognized for his visionary leadership, technological innovation, and lasting impact on retail operations.

AO 40 Under 40: Future Makers of India’s Fashion

AO Apparel Online’s second edition spotlights young leaders shaping the future of fashion and retail through technology and sustainability.
Sharjeel Ahmed stands out for:

• Building AI-driven solutions that transform retail execution
• Powering 70M+ checklists with real-time compliance validation
• Creating technology to empower retail workforces
• Driving innovation in visual merchandising and planogram compliance
• Pioneering next-generation AI agents for retail operations

"This recognition celebrates not just personal achievement, but the collective effort of our team, the trust of our customers, and the support of our partners who believed in our vision from day one.”— Sharjeel Ahmed

From Code to Impact: The Journey of Sharjeel Ahmed & Pazo

Sharjeel’s dedication to innovation began early—writing his first code at age 12 and developing the Karnataka CET website by 11th grade. With professional experience at Adobe and Microsoft, he tackled complex tech challenges before leaving Microsoft to launch Pazo, driven by a purpose to solve real retail operational issues.

Mission: Transforming retail execution through mobile-first SaaS and AI-driven validation.

Impact:

• More than 70 million checklists completed
• Real-time AI compliance across retail operations
• Digitized enterprise execution for consistent brand standards
• Trusted by Techstars, Metro Cash & Carry Germany, and Government of Karnataka

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Shaping the Future of Retail Execution

“We’re building a new generation of AI agents to eliminate paperwork and empower retail teams to focus on customer experience and sales. AI should be an intelligent collaborator that transforms frontline operations.”— Sharjeel Ahmed

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See How Pazo Works

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