May Podcasts: 8 New Episodes on Startups and AI

"Alexey Li — How to Build a Successful FinTech Ecosystem?"
In the podcast, Alexey Li, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Aviata.kz, Arbuz.kz, and Ticketon, speaks candidly about difficult decisions, the failure of a project, and team reductions. At the same time, he shares valuable insights on scaling, building teams, and the future of the SuperApp he is working on as CEO of Freedom Lifestyle Group.

"Asel Sartbaeva. How Curiosity Saves Lives: EnsiliTech Startup"
The first episode of the AP Talks podcast is dedicated to Asel Sartbaeva and her startup EnsiliTech, which received £1.2 million in investment for innovations in vaccine transportation. Asel talks about how she transitioned from an academic environment to the world of startups, why girls rarely pursue science, and what could change this.

"Reaching 6 Countries and 1 Million Users: 1FIT on Viral Advertising, Business Friendship, and Mexico"
In this episode of Invest Dala Podcast, co-founders of 1FIT, Meir Adilzhanov and Askar Akshabayev, share how they built one of the most recognizable fitness startups in Central Asia, expanded to six countries, and reached one million users. In a conversation with Adilbek Kamiev, they discuss the history of the project, team collaboration principles, marketing approaches, mistakes, growth through personal investments, and plans to enter new markets, including Mexico.

"Mirat Akhmetsadikov, MOST Holding: Why Is It Important for IT Entrepreneurs to Take Risks?"
Mirat Akhmetsadikov, an entrepreneur and venture investor, discusses the development of the MOST Ventures fund, challenges for Kazakh startups, and the importance of risk-taking for IT entrepreneurs in Invest Dala Podcast. In a conversation with Adilbek Kamiev, they discuss the role of the state, international investments, and ambitions to create global solutions from Kazakhstan.

"What’s Wrong with Startups in Central Asia and How to Fix It? Yevgeny Frolov"
In a new episode of Umed Rakhimov’s podcast featuring Yevgeny Frolov, the real problems of startups in Central Asia are discussed — from weak connections between the government, business, and universities to founders' mistakes and overestimation of products. The guest shares his experience working in accelerators, explains why trackers are important for project survival, and offers an honest look at what hinders ecosystem development.

Women’s Tech Communities: Stronger Together
This episode was created with the support of Asel Marchenko, founder of Women Tech Makers, a community that unites and inspires women in IT. The episode discusses how such communities help unlock potential, provide support, and create a space where one woman empowers another.

Engadget. The AI and XR of Google I/O 2025
In a new episode of the Engadget podcast, the key announcements from Google I/O 2025 are discussed — Gemini AI, new features, and XR glasses prototypes. The hosts, along with Carissa Bell, discuss whether Google can compete with Meta and Apple in AR/VR or repeat its mistakes with Google Glass and Daydream.

AI AGENTS EMERGENCY DEBATE: These Jobs Won't Exist In 24 Months! We Must Prepare For What's Coming!
In The Diary Of A CEO podcast, there is a heated discussion with Amjad Masad, Brett Weinstein, and Daniel Priestly about how AI agents are already changing the world of work, replacing professions, and impacting society. The participants discuss risks to half of the global labor market, ethical issues, potential abuses, and key skills that will help survive in the era of artificial intelligence.