February Podcasts: 7 Fresh Podcasts on Startups, Investments, and AI

“Free Internet, Technology and Life: Podcast”
In this episode of the “Technology and Life” podcast, hosts Dmitry Zdorov and Vasily Myazin discuss how the internet has transformed from a symbol of freedom into a tool for control. Guests discuss censorship, surveillance, and restrictions in various countries, the phenomenon of digital privacy, and the challenges facing the modern internet—from state control to corporate influence.

“AI in New York State” IT’S a Tech Podcast
In this episode of the IT’S a Tech Podcast series, the hosts discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the way the New York State government operates and what steps are already being taken to ensure the safe and responsible integration of AI into government services and processes. The guest, the state’s new Chief AI Officer, shares key initiatives, including AI implementation programs, usage policies, and future plans to ensure AI benefits citizens and public services.

“AI-Assisted Programming Practice: Building a Landing Page in 1 Hour”
In this episode, along with Artem Panferov, co-founder of AI LAB, participants enhanced their programming skills using AI. They analyzed real-world cases, used Claude Code to automate tasks and accelerate development, and built a landing page for an AI startup in just one hour during a live stream: generating the structure, writing the copy, assembling the frontend, and integrating a contact form with simple data processing logic.

Tech As It Is
This is a podcast where hosts discuss real-world cases, current products, and technology trends that are already changing our lives. Episodes cover everything from AI and software to the impact of technology on society and business strategies.

Spotlight on Central Asia
An English-language podcast in which hosts discuss the economy, politics, and technological changes in Central Asian countries. Episodes analyze investment trends, startup ecosystems, the impact of global events on local markets, and stories of thought leaders from the region. It’s an excellent resource for understanding how Central Asia is developing today—not just from an external perspective, but from within.

“HR Automation with a Bot | Suvvy”
In this episode, Anton Beschchetnikov, founder of Suvvy, explains how to use an HR bot for recruiting, employee onboarding, and daily HR tasks. The discussion covers ways to save the team’s time, improve process efficiency, and scale the business without increasing headcount. The broadcast will be useful for entrepreneurs, HR directors, recruitment agencies, and anyone interested in understanding the real opportunities, risks, and economics of implementing AI in HR, sales, and customer service.

“Marketing Talks 2026: Lessons from a Startup with Talifa Isgandarli and BeeWelly”
In the first episode of Marketing Talks 2026, the guest was Talifa Isgandarli, founder and director of the startup BeeWelly. She shared her experience launching a startup, discussed common mistakes, how investors make decisions, and at what stage marketing gets involved in a startup. Talifa also provided advice for those planning to launch a startup and shared real stories of success and failure.