Turkestan region Regional manager of Turkistan Hub Galymzhan Aitkaliyev-Virgin IT-sector development and inspired by the mission to support startups. Who believed that continuous development was the key to success Galymzhan supported young entrepreneurs and implemented their ideas seeks to create an innovative environment that helps. Lovers of an active lifestyle he is in Harry Potterthe take inspiration from his idol HermioneAdy and «B"I don't know," he said. for the story put, move must " adheres to the credo.

- Galymzhan, development in ITmainwhat advice do you give to aspiring startups?

- In the IT field I would advise startups the following:

* Define a niche, find a unique problem to solve.

* Market research, understand the needs of your target audience.

* Assemble a team, combine people with different skills.

* Create an MVP, run the least viable product for testing.

* Network, industry participation in events and conferences.

* Resources use, use Astana Hub support programs.

* Be flexible and adapt to changes and new opportunities.

* Focus on quality, high quality product and service.

* Investments search, attract investors who can offer a lot, not money.

- To start-ups and entrepreneurs in your region how do you help?

- We offer co-working we provide free use, as well as Startup Academy and no Code education we conduct training sessions for their programs.

- Your with examples of how your support helped startups succeed can you share?

- AILow startup in the field of legal advice to citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan 3000 USA at the stage of attracting investments in the amount of dollars. Startup Academy and No Code he completed his courses and took part in the Startup Garage incubation program.

- What achievements/projects are considered the most important do you count?

- At the moment I the most important project for Turkistan Hub. From 800 as of December 2023 more than 50 events were held with the participation of more than one person. Especially, I would like to note the project "she-Commerce", within the framework of which at the selection stage more than 350 applications were submitted from the girls. High motivation and free learning we have selected 24 participants who need it. Within the framework of the project, we will provide them with digital literacy I taught the basics of SMM. Some of the participants learned about the he started making money on his back. For example, one of the participants is in social networks a significant success was achieved: his rollers received the initial number of subscribers of 47 people despite the number, it began to collect 25 thousand, 132 thousand and 268 thousand views.

Also Startup I would like to note the incubation program with the Yasawi team, which lasted 3 months come on. 29 people took part in the program, and 7 startups took part in the Demo Day he presented his projects. As a result, participation in Astana Hub incubation programs three IT startups were selected for.

- Support and development of the IT ecosystem in your region what initiatives and projects have you implemented?

- We are "Pizza Pitch by Turkistan Hub", " Turkestan Through projects such as" DevFest"," She-Commerce "and" Startup Yasawi we conduct incubation programs and develop it competencies for startups and we develop. We also cooperate with GDG Turkestan to focus on the IT industry and joint activities to increase interest in innovation we will pass. Together with the startup Yasawi team, we create startups we carry out programs for development and support of aspiring entrepreneurs. I integration of all IT Communities and professionals in the region, exchange of knowledge and I am actively working on creating a platform for cooperation. These initiatives Creating favorable conditions for the development of IT startups and technologies in Turkestan helps.

- What is your professional experience?

- With a degree in the oil industry I graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree, as well as a master's degree in engineering I got it. I have 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, where various projects I managed, among them the Smart Field project stands out. From 2021, I I began to get involved in creating. At the beginning of 2023, I decided to learn mobile development., in particular, I focused on iOS and is currently an iOS developer as I have about a year of commercial experience. 2023 since December, I have been the regional manager of Astana Hub in Turkestan.

- Success as a regional manager what skills are needed for?

- I think there are several basic skills:

* Leadership and team management-achieving goals for the ability to inspire, motivate and guide the team.

* Communication skills-at different levels oral and written communication with employees, customers and partners ability to communicate effectively.

* Strategic thinking-a startup in the region development of strategies aimed at the development of culture and it ecosystem and the ability to implement.

– What are the goals and objectives for the near future do you have any plans?

– October during the month, we held the largest event in the field of startups and IT in Turkestan – " Turkestan We plan to hold the event" DevFest 2024". Including the outstanding there will be discussions on issues important for the speakers and our region. I on educational programs from Astana Hub to create new startups I plan to conduct several small trainings.

– In your opinion, in the coming years IT and what trends and changes in the business sphere will be the most significant?

- In the coming years, I see 3 important trends:

1. digitalization and automation. Artificial introduction of intelligence, automation of everyday tasks and intensive processes in various industries, including the development of the internet digitalization will continue.

2. cybersecurity. Digital data and the more networks are threatened, the more attention is paid to cybersecurity. Information ensuring security and implementing modern security technologies the role will be strengthened.

3.the growth of e-commerce. Electronic further growth of Commerce and online for the sale of goods and services development of platforms, as well as personalization of customer experiences.

–  Regional Acquired from your experience working in the IT ecosystem what is the main lesson?

- Work in the regional IT ecosystem the lesson I learned from my experience is with local communities and companies the importance of strategic partnership and sustainable interaction. Not only the creation of event and program, but Al o the creation of active creation, support of an open dialogue and the unique needs of the region it is important to adapt the appropriate recommendations. As well as the latest technologies and business continuous learning to keep up with trends and successfully implement them in the region and development is important.