January Podcasts: 10 Fresh Podcasts on Startups, Investments, and AI

In this review, interviews with Kyrgyz and Uzbek startup founders, discussions on new AI tools for content generation, a business success story, and candid conversations about the future of technology.

"Neural Networks Have Taken Over Social Media: How a Kazakh Startup Exploded All AI Trends and Became a Unicorn"
In this analytical podcast, modern AI technologies for video generation and their impact on digital content are discussed. The episode's guest was Erzhat Dulat from Higgsfield, who shared his experience in practically applying AI in video creation. He explained how these technologies open up new opportunities for creators and businesses.

"OpenAI — A BUBBLE? Why the AI Industry Could Collapse | Libermans"
This is a deep and analytical podcast/interview dedicated to the current state of the artificial intelligence industry and its future. In the episode, the host speaks with David and Daniil Liberman, serial entrepreneurs and investors, who share their perspective on AI technologies, commerce, and global trends.

Why 99.999% of Us Won’t Survive Artificial Superintelligence
In this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu shares the screen with AI safety expert Dr. Roman Yampolskiy to discuss the rapid development of artificial intelligence. They analyze how close humanity is to creating artificial general intelligence and what risks this technology poses. The conversation touches on philosophical questions: how to preserve the meaning of life in a world where machines may surpass humans.

Deep Dive Central Asia Salem, Silicon Valley: The Rise of Kazakhstan’s Global AI Builders
An analysis of a documentary about Kazakh AI startups developing in Silicon Valley. The discussion focuses on why AI projects from the region are capable of competing in the global market, the role of founder diasporas, and investments.

Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots
An interview with Elon Musk — founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI — about key future technological trends: AI, energy, robotics, and space exploration. Musk shares his strategic vision of how these technologies will change the world.

“Daulat Zhanguzin, NVIDIA, Groq, Cohere, Lyft, Google – How the Best Coders in Silicon Valley Write Code”
An episode with Arman Suleimenov and Silicon Valley engineer Daulat Zhanguzin about careers in BigTech and practical work with modern AI — from optimizing Nvidia GPUs to useful tools, courses, and real-world tasks with large models.

"How to Keep a Business Alive in the Age of Artificial Intelligence"
In this episode, the host speaks with Sanjar Suleimenov, Vice President and Regional Manager of Visa in Central Asia. The discussion covers how AI and digital payments are transforming business, why cash is gradually disappearing, and how contactless payment technologies increase average transaction values and support small businesses in the region.

The 2026 Business Playbook: Leverage AI Before Your Competitors Do
Oscar Hoglund, founder of Epidemic Sound (valued at $1.4 billion), shares approaches to scaling a business: from value chains and meaningful AI implementation to viral content strategy, platform building, and hiring a strong team.

The Future of Everything: What CEOs of Circle, CrowdStrike & More See Coming in 2026
This episode discusses the future of technology, money, and business in the AI era. Guests include Jeremy Allaire from Circle, who talks about stablecoins and the future of finance; George Kurtz from CrowdStrike, on cybersecurity; Adam Goldstein from Archer, on the development of eVTOL technologies; and Chase Lochmiller from Crusoe, on energy support for the trillion-dollar AI market.

"How ARLAN BIOTECH Raised Over $500,000 in Investments: Live Breakdown with Bolat Sultankulov"
This is a live stream with Bolat Sultankulov, co-founder of the Kazakh BioTech startup ARLAN BIOTECH, who details how the project managed to raise over $500,000 in investments. The episode breaks down key fundraising steps, early-stage mistakes, investor relations, and the transition to AI solutions. The business model, use of synthetic data, participation in accelerators, and the importance of product validation are discussed.