Code-switching in Central Asia
Nazerke Kalidolda’s journey from Google to start-ups reveals what women entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan face—and what actually helps Kazakhstan’s technology sector presents an uncomfortable fact. The…
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On their own terms
How women entrepreneurs are building their way forward The entrepreneurial dream sells itself with seductive promises: autonomy, impact, unlimited potential. The reality involves overcoming obstacles…
Women with a vision
A hackathon spanning 17 countries shows how digital platforms can unlock entrepreneurial potential When 1,753 women across Eastern Europe and Central Asia registered for an…
The She’s Next Hackathon 2025: Taking women entrepreneurs to the next level
An exciting final pitch day saw ten teams pitch to a jury of experts who had the impossible task of selecting three winners. From an…
The reinvention we were born for
Reinvention is not a trend. It is the only viable strategy in an age of volatility. “To survive and thrive in a constantly disrupted, turbulent…
From oil field to start-up
Zhanna Kazakbayeva has put her successful career in the energy sector on hold to devote her attention to her start-up, Botaqan, a resale platform for…
Choosing the best and most cost-effective payment method for small businesses: A how-to guide
Expert: Anton Gurban, Visa Sr. Director, Head of Business Solutions in 17 countries. In modern commerce, the client’s payment experience is everything. Offered payment options…
Kazakh women can become a catalyst for change across Central Asia
Kazakhstan’s female entrepreneurs will contribute to the sustainable development of the economy and society as a whole, says Oxana Shokanova. Women’s entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan…
Navigating the gender gap in a changing Kazakhstan
Despite gender discrimination in the workplace and limited opportunities for women to be promoted to executive positions, Kazakhstan’s entrepreneurs are demonstrating an unwavering commitment to…
Networking to the top
Education is crucial to empowering female entrepreneurs, and that education can be both formal and – increasingly – informal. Level of education has a direct…