On December 6, 2024, an event was held at the Kyz Lorda Hub, which provided a unique opportunity for startups not only to show their projects, but also to receive valuable feedback from experts. Pizza Pitch gathered 32 participants under one roof, including startup teams, representatives of the business community and experts.

There was a special atmosphere from the very beginning of the event. The participants gathered in a cozy room, where the smells of freshly prepared pizza were in the air, which became a pleasant addition to the business program. The format of the event was simple but effective: teams took to the stage to present their projects, talk about goals and objectives, and then listen to questions and recommendations from the jury.

Among the projects presented were:

• Bytebook is a corporate social network and CRM for companies.
• GovTech is an LMS platform that helps train users to work with government services.
• Green Aral is a crowdfunding platform aimed at raising funds for planting saxes in the Aral Sea basin.
• FinCraft is an innovative platform for attracting investments in startups.

Each of the projects generated lively discussions and a lot of questions. Experts shared their thoughts, gave advice, and suggested ways to refine ideas. For example, the Green Aral project was particularly interested in its environmental focus, and Bytebook received valuable recommendations on scaling.

But Pizza Pitch wasn't just about pitching. The participants actively communicated with each other in between performances, shared contacts and agreed on possible cooperation. The pizza format added informality and helped create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

The event was another step in the development of the region's startup ecosystem. The organizers emphasized that such events not only help to improve the presentation skills of the participants, but also stimulate innovative thinking.

"We want the Kyzylorda Hub to become a place where the most daring ideas are born and realized," they concluded.

Pizza Pitch is over, but its results will definitely be felt for a long time. The participants brought with them not only new knowledge and impressions, but also self-confidence. And the Kyz Lorda Hub is preparing for new meetings in order to continue to support the startup movement in the region.