Private Council Network

Majlis Councils

Private councils for Muslim founders.

Curated rooms for trusted relationships, sector-specific insight and long-term collaboration.

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Trusted rooms, held with intention.
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Why Majlis Exists

There is no shortage of talent in the Muslim ecosystem. What is missing is consistent access to the right people.

The right people are often separated by geography, sector and circumstance. As a result, valuable relationships form too rarely and useful knowledge travels too slowly. Majlis brings carefully selected people into small councils where trust can build over time, challenges can be discussed honestly, and relationships can lead to meaningful introductions, opportunities and collaboration.

The Council Model

Small, curated rooms
with a long-term cadence.

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Curated membership

Each room is composed carefully around trust, sector relevance and shared values.

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Consistent rhythm

Councils convene monthly for structured sessions of candid exchange between peers.

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Practical exchange

Members share insight, make curated introductions and surface opportunities with discretion.

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First Active Council

MedTech Majlis

The first council brings together Muslim founders building in MedTech, digital health and healthcare innovation. One sector, one room, meeting every month. People who understand the field well enough to challenge you, advise you and stay invested in your progress.

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What Happens Inside

Practical exchange, held in private.

Private monthly gatherings

Structured sessions built for candour, signal and depth.

Member spotlight

The room turns to one member at a time, focused fully on their work and what they need.

Curated introductions

Relevant connections made with context, discretion and purpose.

Opportunity exchange

Members surface needs, openings and potential collaborations without noise.

Sector-specific insight

Focused discussion around the trends and constraints shaping each field.

Private dinners

Occasionally, the council meets in person.

Leadership

Built by founders,
for founders.

Alishaan Khan

Co-Founder

Alishaan is a medic and founder working at the intersection of healthcare, AI and innovation. He founded the Warwick Medical AI and Innovation Society and was competitively selected into the National MedTech Foundation's Ignite accelerator, where he is building ProjectMatch. He also holds national and university leadership roles across medical AI, entrepreneurship and the Muslim medical community.

Zhagum Arshad

Co-Founder

Zhagum is a serial entrepreneur who has built twelve companies over 25 years, including Loft 25 Group, the UK's leading DTC soft furnishings manufacturer, and GP Triage, an AI company reshaping how UK general practice handles patient demand. An angel investor and founding partner at Ihsan Venture Studio, he has spent years backing and mentoring Muslim-led ventures.

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Who It's For

Serious builders
with shared values.

Founders, clinicians, operators, investors, advisors, researchers and builders who value discretion, contribution and long-term relationships.

You are building something real, a venture, a product, a practice
You know how isolating building can be
You want peers who challenge your thinking, in confidence
Your faith shapes how you build, lead and deal
You keep your word, show up, and expect the room to do the same
You have insight, access or experience worth contributing
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The right room begins
with the right people.

Majlis is built through careful curation. Tell us what you are building, what you hope to gain, and what you would bring to the council.

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