24 innovative startups from Central Eurasia were showcased
at the international technology conference TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. More than
half, or 16 of the projects, are led by developers from Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan. This year, they joined forces and presented their projects to
investors in Silicon Valley under the unified brand, Central Asian Innovation
Hubs. The startups span various fields, including artificial intelligence, data
analytics, HR, FinTech, and EdTech.
«We are Silkroad Innovation Hub, and this is our second year
partnering with TechCrunch,» said founder Asset Abdualiyev. «This year, our
participation is particularly significant, as our pavilion is the largest.
Startups are already securing their first investors and clients.»
Additionally, there is international recognition. For
example, one of the projects by young developers from the region, PointAI,
became the most popular startup of the day on the Product Hunt platform.
«Product Hunt is a platform where top startups and companies
showcase innovations in their projects or products. We had an average of 25
visits per hour and received many leads. We are founders from Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan, and our team is currently located in Central Asia,» said Benazir
Toleubekova, founder of the startup PointAI.
Notably, the event, held in Silicon Valley, also offers over
10,000 participants this year the opportunity to gain experience, meet new
people, and explore new markets.
«TechCrunch is a global event with vast opportunities where
we can connect with investors and potential clients in this market. We decided
to participate in the competition, and the hub selected us as one of the
participants, with our primary focus being the American market. We will also
continue operations in Kazakhstan, where we have demand and clients. We plan to
open an office and operate here in the U.S., and we hope to attract local
investors,» said Tatyana Plotnikova, founder of the startup pwron.ai.
Web-editor: Гайни Жумабек
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