MOST Подкаст #33 | Smart Capital: Можно ли построить глобальный бизнес из Центральной Азии?

In the new episode of the MOST Channel podcast, we discuss how a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, what has changed in business over the past 10-20 years, and what conditions are needed for strong companies to emerge in the region. The podcast was recorded with the support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the largest institutional investor in Central Asia, focused on private sector development. Uzbekistan is the leading recipient of EBRD financing in the region. The podcast is hosted by Pavel Koktyshev, CEO of MOST Holding, a private investment and financial holding company that has been developing the entrepreneurial environment in Central Asia for over 15 years, combining venture capital, fintech, and educational initiatives.   / koktyshev   Guests: Kamila Uzakova, CEO & Co-founder of OSNOVA -   / kmluz   Hikmat Abdurakhmanov, Co-founder and CEO of Team University - https://www.instagram.com/hikmat_abdu... Akmal Paiziev, Co-founder and CEO of Numeo.ai -   / akmalpaiziev   We discuss how AI and digital technologies are changing the requirements for entrepreneurs and teams, the role of universities, accelerators, and development programs, and why the region still faces a capital shortage. We explore the differences between entrepreneurs in Tashkent and the regions, and why reputation, network, and practical experience are often more important than formal education. The EBRD's Star Venture program supports innovative startups with high growth potential by providing business diagnostics, industry mentoring and consulting, as well as assistance in entering new markets and finding investment. The program has been operating in Central Asia since 2018. In Uzbekistan, Star Venture is supported by the Government of Japan through the Small Business Impact Fund. ______________________________ CEVF 2026 - https://ventureforum.asia/cevf2026 CEVF Instagram -   / cevf_forum   MOST: A private investment and financial holding company has been developing the entrepreneurial environment in Central Asia for over 15 years, combining venture, fintech, and educational initiatives - https://mostecosystem.com Private venture fund MOST Ventures - https://mostfund.vc/ MOST on Telegram https://t.me/moststartupchannel MOST in Uzbekistan https://t.me/mostuzbekistan MOST on Instagram: MOST Channel – a corporate media platform about the venture industry, technology, and startups -   / most_channel_   Private venture fund MOST Ventures -   / mostfund.vc   MOST Investor's Club, an exclusive community of businessmen and investors - https://www.instagram.com/most_invest... MOST IT Hub Almaty, an agile space - https://www.instagram.com/mosthub_alm... MOST Investors Club - a community of businessmen and investors -   / most_investors_club   MOST on Facebook: MOST IT Hub Almaty, an agile space -   / mosthubalmaty   The first private ecosystem for startups and venture investors in Central Asia -   / mostecosystem   MOST on LinkedIn: MOST Holding -   / mostholding   Private venture capital fund MOST Ventures -   / most-ventures   MOST on YouTube    / @mostecosystem   For partnership information: [email protected]