Rising Stars: Meet Muhammad Hassaan

Today we’d like to introduce you to Muhammad Hassaan.

Hi Muhammad, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My journey started at around 11 when my parents gave me access to a phone and I began teaching myself video editing, graphic design, and digital skills through YouTube. At 12, I started creating educational content online, which led me toward journalism. I later worked with a local media channel, earned journalism certifications from NBC and Reuters, and at 14 became one of the youngest news anchors in Pakistan, with the achievement recognized by the National Book of Records and Asian Book of Records. I also developed my IT skills and became a Microsoft Certified Professional, followed by certifications from Google, LinkedIn, and other institutions. After completing my matriculation, I began delivering technology lectures at schools and colleges. In 2025, at 15, I founded Visionary Tech Society (VTS), a student-led initiative focused on AI, digital literacy, skills, and mentorship. VTS has since directly impacted 5,000+ students across Pakistan through free educational programs. I later served as Vice President of the Attock Champions League, which brought together 19 institutions and became one of Attock’s largest student-led sports initiatives. I also co-founded Trendora Studios and founded the Indus Internship Programme (IIP), a paid remote youth internship that received applications from students across 80+ institutions and 30+ cities. My work has also expanded into environmental action through VTS’s Green Vision initiative, through which we contributed to planting 1,000+ trees. I am currently co-organizing TEDxAir University Kamra, working to bring the first TEDx event to District Attock, and have also served as a judge for a UNESCO youth hackathon. Along the way, I have received multiple national and international recognitions, participated in youth and global leadership programs, and continued working across education, technology, journalism, sustainability, and youth development. My journey has largely been about learning something myself, then finding ways to make that knowledge and opportunity available to others.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has definitely not been a smooth road. Starting so young meant that I often had to prove that I was capable of handling responsibilities that people normally associate with older professionals. Balancing school, journalism, teaching, technology work, and leadership was challenging, especially while building VTS and managing a growing volunteer team. Another challenge was working with limited resources. Many of the projects I wanted to run, especially free educational and community initiatives, required funding, partnerships, and people willing to support a young team. I had to learn how to approach institutions, secure sponsors, build partnerships, manage teams, and handle setbacks when plans did not work. There were also moments when projects were delayed or opportunities did not work out despite months of preparation. Organizing large initiatives such as the Attock Champions League and TEDxAir University Kamra taught me how to deal with pressure, changing circumstances, and responsibility for an entire team. Instead of seeing these challenges as reasons to stop, I learned to adapt, ask for help, and keep moving forward. The difficulties have shaped how I lead today: I try to stay practical, take responsibility when things go wrong, and turn setbacks into lessons for the next project.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
My professional life sits at the intersection of education, technology, youth leadership, media, and social impact. I work as a journalist and educator while building youth-led initiatives that turn skills and ideas into practical opportunities. I am currently involved in media through the Awaz Group of Media, and I regularly deliver lectures and training sessions on technology, AI, digital skills, and leadership. I founded Visionary Tech Society (VTS) in 2025, a student-led social impact initiative focused on free AI education, digital literacy, skills, and mentorship. Through VTS, I have helped reach 5,000+ students across Pakistan, particularly through programs serving underserved communities. I have also led environmental work through our Green Vision initiative, contributing to the planting of 1,000+ trees. Beyond VTS, I have worked on large youth-led projects including the Attock Champions League, which brought together 19 educational institutions, and the Indus Internship Programme, a paid remote internship that received applications from students across 80+ institutions and 30+ cities. I am also co-organizing TEDxAir University Kamra, working with the team to bring the first TEDx event to District Attock. Alongside this, I serve as Country Director Pakistan for Butt G Salt Pvt. Ltd. and have worked in creative marketing through Trendora Studios. What I am most proud of is not any single award or title, but being able to build things at a young age and create opportunities for other people. I started by teaching myself digital skills from a phone and free online resources, and today I use those same skills to teach others, lead teams, organize large initiatives, and create platforms for young people. I believe that combination of learning, building, and giving back is what sets my work apart.

Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
What makes me happiest is seeing something I worked on create a real opportunity for someone else. Whether it is a student learning a new skill through VTS, a young person getting an internship through IIP, a community coming together for an initiative, or seeing an idea I worked on finally become reality, those moments make the effort feel worthwhile. I also enjoy learning new things, meeting people with different experiences, and turning ideas into projects. For me, happiness comes less from recognition and more from knowing that something I did helped someone move forward.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmhassaans/
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsmhassaan/
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