April Podcasts: 8 Podcasts About Startups, Investments, and AI

Startup Inside — Unitlab AI
In an interview, Shokhrukh Bekmirzaev, founder of the startup Unitlab AI, shares his personal experience in building the project. He discusses how it all began, the challenges and trials they overcame, and how the startup evolved into a global AI product. This is an honest and inspiring story about growth, risks, and the journey to international markets.

Startup Inside — Tass Vision
The focus of the conversation is on the startup Tass Vision and its founder, Shahzod Umirzakov. He shares the real story of the project: how a simple idea turned into a technological AI product, which decisions were pivotal, and which mistakes provided the most valuable lessons. This is not just about success, but also about the real challenges, search, and growth on the path to creating a startup.

«Sisters of Silicon Valley: The Path to Venture Capital Through Immigrant Experience»
The new podcast Sisters of Silicon Valley launches with the goal of amplifying the voices of women investors, founders, and technology leaders. In the first episode, Anna Fokina shares her story of transitioning from Kazakhstan to venture capital in Silicon Valley. The discussion covers the realities of entering VC as an immigrant, myths about careers in venture capital, the path of founders from Central Asia to global markets, and the intersection of biotech and AI in investments.

«Raising $3 Million: The Investbanq Case»
Olzhas Zhiyenkul, CEO of Investbanq and an entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, shares a real case of raising $3 million in investments. The episode breaks down the full fundraising cycle—from initial contacts to closing the round. It discusses how to build systematic investor relations, why hundreds of touchpoints matter, how to develop a strategy instead of relying on luck, as well as key mistakes and practical insights for founders.

«Kazakhstan: Can We Build a New Unicorn?»
A discussion on alternative investments and Kazakhstan's venture market with Murat Abdrakhmanov. The episode covers the current state of the ecosystem, the role of AI in the emergence of new unicorns, key founder mistakes, growth metrics, and signs of strong startups. It also explores promising economic sectors and the possibility of building a global company from Kazakhstan without relocating.

«AI Employee for Business | Neurospace»
Kirill Lukin, Head of Integrations at Neurospace, explains how to implement AI in business and achieve initial results within just a few weeks. Using the platform as an example, he discusses how AI can partially replace managers, accelerate customer responses, and increase sales conversion by up to 40%. The episode features real cases from retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, where AI is already handling lead generation, customer support, and employee training.

«Nazyrke Kalidolda: From Google to Investing in Central Asian Startups»
In this episode, we discuss the journey of Nazyrke Kalidolda—from programming olympiads and working at Google to startups and investments in Central Asia. The conversation explores why talent leaves the region, what might bring them back, and how the Central Asian startup ecosystem is structured today.

«How to Raise $500,000 in Investments | MoonAI»
Askhat Adhamov, CEO of MoonAI, shares his experience in developing the startup and outlines the path from idea to securing investment. The episode breaks down the real mechanics of fundraising—from initial funding from friends to negotiations with venture capital firms and private investors. It also discusses key founder mistakes, the role of the team, and why investors invest not only in the product but also in the founder themselves.