August Podcasts: 11 New Episodes About Technologies and People Who Are Changing the Rules of the Game

«How Kazakhstani startups strive for global success»
The guest of the episode is Adil Nurgozhin, founder of the venture fund Big Sky Capital. He shares insights on how Kazakhstani startups are entering the global market, discussing venture pools, growth strategies, and global plans. This is a great episode for those who believe in the power of a tech region.

«From Taraz to Silicon Valley: How Zhan Karsybaev raised $20M in a venture fund»
A story about how a Kazakh entrepreneur managed to raise $20 million for a venture fund. Zhan Karsybaev shares his experience on how to build a fund in the region while scaling projects to a global level. This episode is about courage, ambition, and strategic thinking.

«Kazakhstan, Business, Future with Eldar Abdrazakov»
A conversation with Eldar Abdrazakov, founder of Centras Group. They discuss the state of Kazakhstan's economy, its development prospects, and challenges for business. This episode is for those interested in regional trends and wanting to understand where the market is heading.

«Ilyas Isataev — How fitness studio Hero’s Journey is expanding to New York»
Ilyas Isataev, founder of Hero’s Journey, shares his experience in scaling the project and opening a studio in New York. The podcast discusses a scientific approach to fitness, adaptation to new markets, and the role of entrepreneurial ambition in brand development.

«How to automate accounting in Uzbekistan: Azma Finance case study»
Alisher Alimov talks about a startup that automates accounting for businesses. They discuss the number of clients, the installation and usage process, technical aspects, development plans, and advice for beginners.

«How to launch a startup in Uzbekistan. Experience of Amirkhan Omarov»
The podcast explains how to launch a startup in Uzbekistan. Amirkhan Omarov, founder and CEO of Parqour, shares his experience working in the Uzbek market, local specifics, and valuable insights that will help entrepreneurs avoid mistakes when entering a new market.

«Ayzada Marat: from a rural school to Silicon Valley»
In this episode, Ayzada Marat shares her journey. She grew up in a village where children learned in jackets during winter. Today, she is a Harvard graduate, former McKinsey consultant, lawyer at Cooley LLP, and founder of the startup Alma, which has already raised $5.5 million in investments. Her journey is proof that the impossible is real. 

«How to get rich using AI agents?»
Guests from the startup Altbridge: Nazym Azimbayeva, Andrey Kim, and Zhasulan Ospanov. They discuss how their financial startup uses AI agents to help investors achieve profits. This episode is about how modern technologies provide real financial opportunities.

«How former Apple employee Jahangir Yuldashovich from Uzbekistan is building a social network, Kansensus»
A former Apple engineer talks about transitioning from corporate work to creating his own social network, Kansensus. This episode is about how accumulated experience helps build innovations and realize personal vision.

The New Code — Sean Grove, OpenAI
OpenAI engineer Sean Grove reflects on the future of programming and why specifications might become more important than the code itself. This episode raises deep questions about software reliability, team efficiency, and a new development culture.

Acquired: How Is AI Different Than Other Technology Waves?
The guests are Bret Taylor, co-founder of Sierra, former CTO of Facebook and president of OpenAI, and Clay Bavor, who spent 18 years at Google, leading products like Gmail, Docs, and AR/VR. They explain how the current wave of AI differs from previous technologies, discuss the emergence of "agents" and their impact on the internet economy, new outcome-based business models, and how AI is changing team formation.