Kazakhstan is home to many talented and successful individuals who inspire through their achievements. Today, we will introduce you to 20 remarkable Kazakhstani entrepreneurs who are creating innovative projects and transforming the country's market.
Timur Turlov, @timurturlov
One of the most famous entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan today, Timur Turlov is a young and successful businessman and CEO of the rapidly developing Freedom Holding group of companies. He is also the President of the Chess Federation of Kazakhstan and actively invests in the construction of innovative schools in the country.
Mikhail Lomtadze, @mikheil.lomtadze
Mikhail Lomtadze is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Kaspi.kz. He serves as the chairman of the board and is a significant shareholder. He has been featured multiple times on Forbes' global list of billionaires.
Margulan Seissembai, @margulan_seissembai
Margulan Seissembai is a businessman and investor with experience in various niches. He is also a well-known motivator who actively engages with his social media followers. He describes himself as an expert in practical wisdom and effective strategies in life, business, and investments.
Arsen Tomsky, @arsentomsky
Arsen Tomsky is a technology entrepreneur from Russia and the founder and CEO of the international service inDrive. Recently, the company relocated to Kazakhstan, and Arsen himself has changed his citizenship.
Aydyn Rakhimbaev, @rakhimbaevaidyn
Aydyn Rakhimbaev is the founder of the construction holding BI Group. He is active on social media, regularly sharing updates about his projects. Rakhimbaev is also involved in sports and promotes this culture within his company. Additionally, he is working on the construction and development of IQanat schools for gifted children.
Gauhar Kapparova, @gauharakap
Gauhar Kapparova is the co-founder of G&G and the editor of LUX: Responsible Culture magazine. She is also a shareholder of Lancaster Group Kazakhstan and supports various projects, including being a patron of the IQanat Educational Foundation.
Nurlan Smagulov
Nurlan Smagulov is a Kazakh entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of Astana Group, which includes companies like Astana Motors and MEGA Center Management. He owns large centers such as MEGA Silk Way, MEGA Alma-Ata, and MEGA Park.
Zhanna Kan, @zhannakan.kz
Zhanna Kan represents the famous jewelry house Damiani and other luxury brands in Kazakhstan under the Constella brand. She is also the founder of the clothing brand Zardozi and actively participates in major forums as a speaker.
Alexei Lee, @alexnomad
Alexei Lee is a technology entrepreneur from Kazakhstan, known for projects like Arbuz.kz, Ticketon.kz, and Aviata.kz. He is currently developing Pinemelon.com in the USA.
Ilyas Isataev, @iliyas007
Ilyas Isataev is the CEO of Invictus Group and the founder of Hero's Journey, the world's first gamified fitness studio.
Askar Baitassov, @askar_baitassov
Askar Baitassov is a Kazakhstani entrepreneur and restaurateur. He manages a group of companies that offer a variety of international cuisines. Baitassov also develops establishments that highlight authentic national cuisine and modern interpretations of Kazakh hospitality.
Asel Mashanova, @chabanswife
Founder of the well-known Kazakhstani projects LULU and MetaBody, Asel Mashanova focuses on health issues and shares her business experiences.
Ramil Mukhoryapov, @rrm777
Ramil Mukhoryapov is the founder and co-owner of Chocofamily Holding, which includes Chocolife.me, Aviata/Chocotravel, Chocomart.kz, Lensmark.kz, Chocofood.kz, iDoctor.kz, and the mobile app Rakhmet among other projects.
Alim Khamitov, @alimkhamitov
A venture investor and head of the $36 million Most Ventures fund, Alim Khamitov aims to grow a billion-dollar startup unicorn in Central Asia.
Yana Shoibekova, @yana_shoi
Yana Shoibekova is the CEO of Citix, an innovative technology company from Kazakhstan that develops Smart City and AdTech solutions and is expanding into international markets.
Murat Abdrakhmanov
A serial entrepreneur with over 30 years in the technology business, Murat Abdrakhmanov develops projects in IT, industry, and medicine. He has been involved in venture investments for eight years and is one of the most experienced venture investors in Kazakhstan.
Elisar Nurmagambetov, @elisar_n
Elisar Nurmagambetov made the Forbes Next 1000 US list in 2021 for creating Consilienz, a software system that detects financial crimes.
Jeksen Vasilievich, @jeksen_jvteam
A business mentor and management expert, Jeksen Vasilievich teaches at ALMAU University and shares useful business and life organization tips.
Beksultan Kazybek, @k_beksultan
Beksultan Kazybek is a producer of media projects, TikTok houses, TV series, and movies. He is the General Producer of JKS Entertainment, known for its projects and bloggers beyond Kazakhstan.
Dauren Tulebayev, @daurentulebayev
Dauren Tulebayev is an IT entrepreneur from Kazakhstan, founder of several companies including Kazdream Group, 7Generation Group, Kompra Group, MSSP Group, Keden Group, Aimap Company, and Fund +1.
