Usman Bashir
| Usman Bashir | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Business executive, Investor, Television personality |
| Known for | CEO and Co-owner of BrakeTime Corner Market (BTCM), Investor ("Shark") on Shark Tank Pakistan, Judge on Pakistan's Got Talent (2026) |
Usman Bashir is a Pakistani-American entrepreneur, business executive, investor, and television personality. He is the CEO and co-owner of BrakeTime Corner Market (BTCM) and is known for appearing as an investor ("Shark") on Shark Tank Pakistan.[1][2][3][4][5] In 2026, Bashir was announced as one of the judges on Pakistan's Got Talent.[6]
Biography
Bashir joined BrakeTime Corner Market, a convenience store and fuel retail company established by his family, in 2014. Alongside his brother, he helped oversee the company's expansion through acquisitions. By 2025, the company operated more than 300 fuel stations across 16 U.S.states[7][8] and maintained a back-office operation in Pakistan employing more than 500 people.[1][2][3][4][9][8]
In addition to his role in retail, Bashir has appeared as an investor on the Pakistani business reality television series ''Shark Tank Pakistan'', where he has invested in startups operating in the commodities, consumer products, and technology sectors. He committed Rs.1.5 billion (approximately US$5.3 million) to the startup Saraaf, in a deal reported by multiple media outlets as the largest in the program's history.[1][5][9][10][11]
In 2026, Bashir joined the judging panel of ''Pakistan's Got Talent'', a Pakistani adaptation of the international ''Got Talent'' franchise.[12]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mr. Usman Bashir inspires IoBM Students with his Shark Tank Journey and Entrepreneurial Insights – Institute of Business Management". Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Shark Tank's Usman Bashir talks leadership, start up culture Karachi". ced.iba.edu.pk. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "He's on 'Shark Tank' and says he's worth $700M. Meet the head of BrakeTime Corner Market. | C-Store Dive". www.cstoredive.com. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "IoBM hosts talk by Shark Tank's Usman Bashir". 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Sohail, Alifya (2025-03-12). "Shark Tank Pakistan: A High-Stakes Reality Check?". Aurora Magazine. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ Bukhari, Mahnoor (2026-06-29). "When will Pakistan's Got Talent premiere: see air date, TV schedule". Pakistan Connect. Retrieved 2026-07-01.
- ↑ "BrakeTime inks franchise agreement with Burger King | C-Store Dive". www.cstoredive.com. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Lindenberg, Greg. "BreakTime Corner Market Acquiring 39 Minit Mart C-Stores". CSP Daily News. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Jamal, Sana (2024-11-20). "Pakistan's Saraaf breaks records with Rs. 150 Crore investment – Biggest deal in Shark Tank history - Islamabad Scene". Retrieved 2026-07-05.
- ↑ "Pakistan's Shark Tank deal worth Rs1.5 billion breaks global record | Dialogue Pakistan". DialoguePakistan. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
- ↑ "'Anupam Mittal is old and outdated', Pakistan Shark Tank judge Usman Bashir hits back". The Financial Express. 2025-02-14. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
- ↑ Staff, Images (2026-06-29). "Pakistan's Got Talent kicks off on July 4". Images. Retrieved 2026-07-05.
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