Meet the Mentors: Driving Uzbekistan’s Startup Ecosystem
Behind every great startup is a mentor who helped shape its path. Hackonnect’s mentorship roster spans local founders, international VCs, UX experts, and legal advisors
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Behind every great startup is a mentor who helped shape its path. Hackonnect’s mentorship roster spans local founders, international VCs, UX experts, and legal advisors. Their presence at bootcamps and hackathons doesn’t just improve pitches—it transforms mindsets.
Take Dilshod Karimov, a business strategist whose weekend sessions clarified monetization frameworks for three emerging fintech startups. His feedback often goes beyond the spreadsheets—he coaches young founders through identity building and resilience in ambiguity.
Another example is Leyla Tadjibaeva, a UX designer who worked with eight teams during TechGenius 2025. Her pop-up Figma workshops inspired participants to reconsider layout conventions and embrace more inclusive design.
What makes Hackonnect mentorship unique is the accessibility. Founders, students, and even visitors walk away with a sense that growth isn't gated—it’s shared. These mentors embody the future of tech culture in Central Asia: generous, practical, and visionary.
Behind every great startup is a mentor who helped shape its path. Hackonnect’s mentorship roster spans local founders, international VCs, UX experts, and legal advisors. Their presence at bootcamps and hackathons doesn’t just improve pitches—it transforms mindsets.
Take Dilshod Karimov, a business strategist whose weekend sessions clarified monetization frameworks for three emerging fintech startups. His feedback often goes beyond the spreadsheets—he coaches young founders through identity building and resilience in ambiguity.
Another example is Leyla Tadjibaeva, a UX designer who worked with eight teams during TechGenius 2025. Her pop-up Figma workshops inspired participants to reconsider layout conventions and embrace more inclusive design.
What makes Hackonnect mentorship unique is the accessibility. Founders, students, and even visitors walk away with a sense that growth isn't gated—it’s shared. These mentors embody the future of tech culture in Central Asia: generous, practical, and visionary.
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