March Podcasts: 10 Podcasts About Startups, Investments, and AI

In this collection of podcasts, guests share their experiences in launching and scaling businesses, raising investments, working with international markets and technologies, and provide practical advice and insights for entrepreneurs and professionals who want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in technology and business.

AITU-ğa oñai — a podcast about science and technology
In the first episode, we discussed the latest important events in the world of science and technology — the latest Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Toyota’s launch of hydrogen engine production, Scimago scientific rankings, and other interesting topics from the world of science, innovation, and technology. Hosts and guests share expert opinions on current trends, technological novelties, and their practical significance.

Gig Economy in Kazakhstan: How to Quickly Scale a Team Without Risks
Beibut ZhanTurin, CEO of Prosper Pay, explained how modern technologies simplify companies’ work with contractors: from onboarding to payments — all in one mobile app. We analyzed key trends in the freelance economy in 2026: speed, self-service, transparency, and security, as well as challenges that arise at scale — manual document processing, errors, payment delays, lack of status updates, and control. The modern process is shown: onboarding → documents → payments → analytics/audit, and how it is implemented in practice within the Prosper Pay ecosystem, including Q&A.

DOMiNO Ventures: Venture Capital, Startups, and Scaling Business Beyond the Market
A conversation with Yagiz Karadeniz, Managing Partner of DOMiNO Ventures, about venture investments, startup growth, and what aspiring founders need to build borderless companies. How investors evaluate startups, what distinguishes a founder, and why some projects gain trust while others go unnoticed. Yagiz shares the reality of working in emerging markets, the difficulties of raising capital, and the mindset required to turn a local opportunity into a global business.

The Economic Power of Women in Tech: CCA Edition
The episode brought together industry leaders and representatives of international communities fostering women’s entrepreneurship and the startup ecosystem. Speakers from Central Asia and the Caucasus share their experiences and discuss the opportunities opening up for women in technology. The conversation covers the most promising tech directions, sectors with the greatest economic potential in the coming years, key skills for women leaders, and real success stories with practical insights from regional experts.

Real Stories of AI Startups from the Al’preneurs Program
Hub Talks discussed how AI startups are launched and the role played by the Al’preneurs program from Astana Hub. Participants go through the journey from idea to product: forming teams, testing hypotheses, working with trackers, and acquiring their first customers. The episode features real experiences of graduates: how they found co-founders, went through acceleration, and developed their projects. Guests: Amir Zhakyshev and Ilnur Yesenov, who are creating solutions in game development and the oil and gas industry.

Control and Freedom for Business in 2026
The host spoke with Viktor Maksimov, Head of Sales at PROFKEYS, about how state control over business activities has changed in 2026: the introduction of mandatory electronic document flow, changes in labeling, a new format for working with online cash registers, the introduction of mandatory electronic document flow (EDF), and more.

When Startups Become a Family Business
What happens when a co-founder is a family member. Using the examples of Rivio and Nowadays startups, we discuss how trust accelerates decision-making and helps build a strong team, but simultaneously blurs the boundaries between work and personal life. Issues of roles, conflicts, and the need for clear processes are raised — otherwise, even the closest partners may face serious challenges.

Mammad Karim and the Development of Azerbaijan’s Startup Ecosystem
Mammad Karim is the head of Caucasus Ventures and one of the key figures in shaping Azerbaijan’s startup ecosystem. He also founded the Khazar Ventures business angel club, which supports early-stage startups. His activities are aimed at developing the investment environment, mentoring, and supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening innovation and growth in the country’s technology sector.

AI in Sales: How to Increase Conversion Without Hiring Staff
A workshop on how to create an AI salesperson that genuinely generates leads: from idea and scenarios to implementation and initial results. Anton Beschchetnikov, founder of the Suvvy platform, shows how to build a chatbot from scratch — from generating logic to integrating with CRM and Telegram. We discuss how AI processes leads, consults clients, increases conversion rates, and reduces the workload on the team.

How to Fight with Your Co-founder
A conversation about why conflicts between co-founders are not a problem but a necessary part of startup growth. We discuss how avoiding arguments can destroy a company just as much as constant quarrels, and why it is important to know how to “argue correctly.” The key idea is that strong teams do not avoid conflicts but learn to resolve them through open dialogue, clear role distribution, and a shared understanding of goals.