Naveed Mahbub is a first-generation Bangladeshi-American comedian and electrical engineer from the United States. He decided to become a comedian so that he could tell his grandchildren a good story. Before becoming a comedian, Mr. Mahbub had his fair share in the corporate world. He previously served as the CEO of IBM Bangladesh as well as Nokia Siemens Networks Bangladesh. He has also worked as an engineer for Qualcomm, Kyocera Wireless, Ford Motor Company, Takata, Wing cast (Startup), and other major companies. As a comedian, Naveed has won a galore of awards and accolades. He was entitled the Best Male Comedian, Plat Vegas Stage at the 2007 Original Las Vegas Comedy Festival. The very same year he was also a finalist in the California Comedy Festival. From his profound love for comedy, He founded “Naveed's Comedy Club”, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, in 2010.