Shiza Shahid

Shiza Shahid is a social entrepreneur, investor, and impact leader who co-founded the mission-driven cookware brand Our Place. [1][3][4][5][6][7] As co-CEO, she oversees the growth of the Los Angeles-based company, which is known for its culturally inclusive designs and the popular Always Pan. Shahid previously served as the founding CEO of the Malala Fund, an organization she co-founded with Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai to advocate for global girls' education. [1][3][7][8] Her career began as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company after she graduated with distinction from Stanford University. [1][7][9][10] She also launched NOW Ventures to invest in startups led by underrepresented founders. In early 2025, she expanded her influence in the culinary space by publishing the cookbook Dinner at Our Place. [3][6] Her leadership has earned her induction into the Global Business Hall of Fame and recognition on Time's 30 Under 30 World Changers and Forbes' 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs lists.