Real estate, education, and a fruit garden: what IT specialists from Central Asia invest in

Find out where IT industry professionals are directing their investments! Recently, we conducted a survey among IT professionals and gathered many interesting answers. Details below.

Botagoz Zhuman, co-founder of TeenTechEd

So far, I have only invested in real estate. I plan to open a Robinhood account in the US and invest there in the future.

Azizbek Kurbonov, co-founder of Sug’urta Bozor

I invest in my knowledge and networking: courses, conferences, and travel.

I also invest in interesting startups at the idea stage together with other angel investors.

Sanira Madjikova, founder of Neobis, Neobook

I invest money in my experience, knowledge, and my mistakes. I buy consultations from marketers or services from people who build sales departments, provide consulting, and purchase various services.

Currently, I am investing heavily in my startup, Neobook. If you want to move fast, you need to invest and buy the time of experienced people who can help you quickly resolve certain issues.

Benazir Toleubekova, iOS developer

In stocks and my education — I am engaged in professional development.

Ruslan Yuldashev, co-founder of Modme

Mostly, I invest in my own projects. A small amount that I can afford goes into startups at the super-early stage. A significant amount is invested in my education — courses, consulting, and other things. Part of the funds is invested in my fruit garden.

Yulia Mikhailieva, Frontend developer

Mostly, I invest in real estate and a little bit in cryptocurrency. Previously, I invested in tech company stocks.

Olzhas Anuarbek, founder of InStroy

I invest in my company, InStroy.

Askar Aytov, editor of the Telegram channel @devs_kz and mentorship program mentors.devs.kz

I invest in retail stocks, engage in buying various domains, and purchase shares of foreign IT companies.