Secrets of a Successful Pitch: Recommendations from Daniil Abdyldayev and Aset Dosymkhanov

Daniil Abdyldayev, city — Bishkek, Chief Investment Officer, startup accelerator Accelerate Prosperity, Managing Partner ADVentures co-founder chANGELS, LinkedIn

Attracting investor attention hinges on having a strong team. In the early stages, most investors primarily assess the team's experience and professionalism. If you already have a successful track record of launching other products and have assembled an experienced team, this will be a significant advantage.  

Demonstrating traction, meaning concrete successes and achievements, will be an important element of your strategy. This will show that your project is not just an idea, but a genuinely developing product with verified results. These aspects will help strengthen your position and make the project more convincing to potential investors.

Focus on what you do better than anyone else in the market, and highlight your unique advantages. This is especially important if you plan for global expansion. Start by strengthening your position in the local market, such as Uzbekistan, where you have a higher chance of success, and then scale your achievements.

Develop your STT models for AI agents by adding unique features that will allow you to stand out from competitors. Work on creating a cohesive ecosystem that will be attractive to both users and investors.

Asset Dossymkhanov, city — Almaty, founder of venture studio RS Bootcamp, manager of Most Investors Club, LinkedIn, Instagram

Improve your pitching skills by focusing on the clarity and structure of your presentation. Be sure to include specifics about the benefits of your products, such as security or cost savings, and back them up with numbers. Start with the local market, as the Kazakh B2B sector and Cloud solutions offer significant opportunities, especially for companies requiring closed infrastructure.  

It is crucial to clearly demonstrate how you differ from competitors. The uniqueness of your technology, product, or approach will be a key factor in capturing investors' attention. Showcase your achievements and successes at every stage to emphasize the company's growth dynamics and potential.  

Consider developing a local language model that will be useful for your market before expanding globally. This could become a significant advantage in a highly competitive environment. Study the experience of other successful companies, such as Gen2B, to adopt best practices and improve processes. 

Focus on creating unique value for investors. This could be a strong team, innovative technology, a high-quality product, or a deep understanding of market opportunities.