Silkroad Innovation Hub teams up with Berkeley Asia club for Central Eurasian entrepreneurship — Daryo News
In a stride towards fostering global partnerships and showcasing the entrepreneurial potential of Central Eurasia, Silkroad Innovation Hub has joined forces with California’s Berkeley Asia Business Club. This collaboration marked a pivotal moment at the 18th Asian Business Conference, where the Silkroad Innovation Hub took center stage to represent the dynamic landscape of Central Eurasian innovation.
The partnership between Silkroad Innovation Hub and Berkeley Asia Business Club holds immense promise, especially against the backdrop of Berkeley Public School’s prestigious standing as the top-ranked institution globally. For the Silkroad Innovation Hub, this collaboration presents an unparalleled opportunity to elevate the profile of Central Eurasia on the international stage.
Themed “Rising Asia: Shaping the Moment, Navigating Challenges and Opportunities,” this year’s Asian Business Conference convened a diverse array of entrepreneurs and professionals with a keen interest in the burgeoning business landscape of Asia-Pacific. With technology emerging as a driving force in the region, the conference served as a platform to explore the transformative impact of innovation across various sectors.
Distinguished speakers at the conference represented a spectrum of industry giants, including Cisco, TikTok, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Alibaba, alongside notable venture funds such as Fusion Fund, EnvisionX Capital, Blume Ventures, and Intudo Ventures. The academic community was also well-represented, with professors from esteemed institutions like Stanford and UC Berkeley sharing their insights.
A highlight of the event was the panel session titled “Emerging Tech and Entrepreneurship in Central Eurasia,” which featured prominent figures from the region’s innovation ecosystem. Among the panelists were Aset Abdualiyev, CEO and founder of Silkroad Innovation Hub; Aidana Daulbay, international representative of Astana Hub; Sultonmurod Rasulov, chief representative of the North America region at IT Park Uzbekistan; Darsh Mann, head of business development at StartX; and Doszhan Zhussupov, CEO and founder of the startup CerebraAI.
The panel delved into pressing topics surrounding the development and trajectory of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models, shedding light on the innovative endeavors emerging from Central Eurasia.
Silkroad Innovation Hub, situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, stands as a beacon of innovation, backed by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry, and Astana Hub. With a steadfast commitment to nurturing the startup community, the hub aims to forge strong connections and drive the innovative evolution of Central Eurasia on a global scale.
The Berkeley Asia Business Club, affiliated with the HAAS School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, serves as a catalyst for fostering cross-cultural exchange and collaboration in the realm of business and entrepreneurship.
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