On May 10, fellow Ainur Kuanyshbayeva (Kazakhstan, 2020–2021), founder of Qabi Tech, co-hosted Innovation Unleashed, an international webinar designed to empower young innovators across Central Asia.
Organized in partnership with TechDev Academy, the event welcomed 82 students live, with over 200 participants engaging online. Timed to accommodate students across multiple time zones—from the U.S. to Mongolia—the event featured five global experts across technology, entrepreneurship, fintech, mental health and biotech. Topics ranged from startup strategy to authentic leadership and navigating the path to funding. It also included a coding challenge and scholarship prizes to support continued learning.
“Innovation Unleashed,” Ainur shared, “was a powerful reminder of what happens when we bring together passionate youth and world-class mentors.”

