July Podcasts: 12 Episodes on Investments, Venture Capital, and AI

In July, many interesting episodes were released — from honest conversations with founders about how to attract millions in investments to in-depth interviews with global experts on AI, the future of programming, and the labor market.

“How to Attract Over $1,000,000 in Investments: The TrustMe Startup Case”
In this broadcast, TrustMe startup CEO Chingiz Dauletbayev explains how his team managed to raise over $1,000,000 in investments, the challenges they faced, and how they structured their fundraising process. The discussion covers when startups truly need investment, how deals proceed, important legal nuances to consider, and what investors ask.

“AP Talks: How to Build a Startup Valued at $10 Million? Laura Yeraliyeva, YAYA”
In the podcast, Laura Yeraliyeva, CEO of the Kazakh startup YAYA — a unified subscription service for children’s entertainment centers and clubs — shares the story of launching the project. Along with Aizhan Alisheva, she discusses the team’s journey from idea to first users, key challenges at the start, and strategies for future growth.

“PR for Startups: An Honest Breakdown with Trackers”
In this podcast, Damir Ismailov and Ayazhan Kurmanova break down how a startup can build marketing from scratch: no theory, only real-life examples. The speakers share case studies, analyze positioning mistakes, explain the difference between a founder’s personal brand and product PR, and provide practical communication advice.

“How the Kazakh Startup Prosper Pay Raised Over $1,500,000 in Investments and What It Learned Along the Way”
In this live broadcast, they discuss how the Kazakh FinTech startup Prosper Pay raised over $1,500,000 in investments and what key insights it gained during the process. The founder receives help understanding what works when raising funds and how to avoid common startup mistakes.

“How the Kazakh Startup Introdex Reached a $10,000,000 Valuation Round in Singapore — and What It Has Learned So Far”
The conversation focused on how the Kazakh startup Introdex raised investments in a $10,000,000 valuation round in Singapore, the difficulties it encountered, and what it learned during the process. The speakers are startup founder Admet Akhter, finance expert Mikhail Smolyanov, and investor Murat Zhunusov.

“How to Attract Investment: The Path from $50,000 to $12,000,000 — The BILLZ Startup Example”
In this episode, we examine the BILLZ startup’s journey from its initial $50,000 to a $12,000,000 valuation round. The guest is Rustam Khamdamov, CEO and co-founder of BILLZ, who shares his experience in raising investments, scaling the project, and key lessons at each stage. The discussion covers how to properly build a growth strategy, what influences business valuation, and how not to miss opportunities during investor negotiations.

“Guest #7. Karakoz Tasbolatova — Head of Investor Relations at Almak Capital”
This episode discusses founder mistakes, the nuances of working with investors, and why networking is her main asset. The guest is Karakoz Tasbolatova, Head of Investor Relations at Almak Capital. The podcast will be of interest to anyone developing an IT business, a startup, or simply seeking motivation.

“Why Some Can’t Find Jobs While Others Earn Millions”
This episode is for everyone who wants to understand how the labor market is transforming under the influence of artificial intelligence. Marina Mogilko interviews GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke about the future of programming and the role of developers in the AI era. Topics discussed include vibe coding, AI replacing programmers, hiring in Big Tech, future skills, and the main AI tools you should master now.

Demis Hassabis: Future of AI, Simulating Reality, Physics and Video Games
In this episode of the Lex Fridman podcast, he speaks with Demis Hassabis — CEO of Google DeepMind and Nobel laureate for revolutionary achievements in predicting protein structures using AI. The conversation covers a wide range of topics: from the nature of computation and simulating living organisms to AI scaling, consciousness, video games, and the path to artificial general intelligence.

Why AI is Overrated — with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Two-time Peabody Award winner Hasan Minhaj speaks with legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. They discuss why AI doesn’t scare the scientist and what it takes to make science cool again. The discussion easily transitions from artificial intelligence theory to DEI and supercomputers.

The Future of AI Video: How Fal.ai is Making AI Video Faster & Easier
Fal co-founder Burkay Gur and engineer Batuhan Taskaya explain how they built a fast and user-friendly generative AI platform from scratch using just 8 GPUs. The episode discusses optimization, team strategy, growing competition in video models, and the future of generative media.

The Future of Software Development — Vibe Coding, Prompt Engineering & AI Assistants
The podcast discusses how AI is becoming the fourth fundamental layer of infrastructure alongside computing, storage, and networks. The speakers explain what “infrastructure” means today, how it differs from enterprise, how the market is evolving, and why the tools for creating software itself are also changing.