6 April Podcasts: All About Startups, Venture Capital, and the Future of Technology

"A State-Level Startup: How IT Park Uzbekistan Reached $1 Billion in Exports. Jamila Khalibaeva"

In a podcast recorded at the E-commerce Central Asia Expo, Jamila Khalibaeva, Director of Global Marketing at IT Park Uzbekistan, discusses the development of the IT park, its achievements, and its international growth strategy. Key initiatives are discussed, including expansion into the US, development of educational centers, support for startups, and increased export of IT services. The conversation also covers venture capital funding, corporate programs, and future goals, including achieving $5 billion in exports and creating 300,000 jobs by 2030.

"How Venture Capital is Built in Central Asia and Why Big Sky Capital VC is Needed. Adil Nurgozhin"

In this episode, Adil Nurgozhin, co-founder of Big Sky Capital, talks about the development of the venture capital industry in Central Asia, the transition from entrepreneurship to investing, and the key factors for startup success in the region. The discussion covers angel investments, choosing investors, working with founders, and the fund's strategy. It also addresses mistakes that startups should avoid and the prospects for the development of the venture market.

"The Ticketon Failure and How Online Businesses Can Prepare for Sudden Surges in Customers?"

An exclusive interview with Alexey Li, Head of Products at Freedom Holding, where he explains why a system failure occurred during the sale of tickets for Jennifer Lopez's concert in Kazakhstan. He also shares insights on how online businesses can prepare for sudden demand spikes, avoid technical issues, and build a resilient infrastructure to handle large volumes of customers.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Talks ChatGPT, AI Agents and Superintelligence

During a live interview at TED2025, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the rapid development of AI and its impact on the future. Alongside TED host Chris Anderson, he reflects on how models like ChatGPT could become an extension of human thought. The conversation touches on issues of safety, power, and the moral responsibility of developers, as well as the potential scenario where AI surpasses human intelligence.

How To Build A Truly Abundant Future

In a new episode of Y Combinator, Harry sits down with Atlantic writer and Plain English podcast host Derek Thompson to discuss his book *Abundance*, co-authored with Ezra Klein. The conversation addresses bureaucratic barriers that hinder the development of large-scale projects, the reasons for technological stagnation, and possible ways out of the current crisis. Thompson and Harry ponder what the year 2050 might look like if society returns to ideas of progress and innovation.

Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation

In this TED talk, Tristan Harris, founder of the Center for Humane Technology, reflects on the direction of artificial intelligence development and its impact on society. He emphasizes that the future of AI is not predetermined but depends on human decisions.