Shahzad co-founded Axiom Learning after struggling to find adequate educational resources and support for kids that not only aid in academic life but also instill a sense of confidence and achievement. He graduated from Columbia University with a BA in Economics-Political Science and Biochemistry. He then went on to earn his MPA from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government and his JD from Harvard University Law School. Before founding Axiom Learning, Shahzad co-founded Doctors Worldwide, an international medical relief organization dedicated to filling the gaps in the international relief network. He also served as the Director of a sovereign wealth fund.