On October 23, 2025, the International Educational Corporation (KazGASA) hosted a meeting between students and members of the international business community YPO. The guests were welcomed by Aighazy Amirlanovich Kussainov, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the International Educational Corporation.
The event was held as part of the YPO Kazakhstan program – a community that unites business leaders striving not only for success but also for growth, knowledge sharing, and mutual support.
The mission of YPO – to develop exceptional leaders through education and the exchange of ideas – closely aligns with the values of our academy and the International Educational Corporation. Continuous learning, openness, and collaboration form the foundation for progress and innovation.
Among the distinguished guests were entrepreneurs whose projects shape the modern image of Kazakhstan and exemplify professional leadership: Ramil Mukhoryapov, Co-founder and CEO of Choco and Freedom AI, pioneer of digital entrepreneurship and technological leadership in Kazakhstan; Nurasyl Zharbasov, Chairman of the Board of DEM Group, investor and founder of Astana Venture Club; Marlen Ismagulov, CEO of BAU Group, expert in large-scale construction and infrastructure project management; Almat Daumov, Managing Partner of Brandt, specialist in brand strategy and reputation management; Bakhadyr Anarmetov, Co-founder of MINISO Kazakhstan, who successfully developed the international retail chain in the local market; Lyan Larion, Founder of IC Group, an entrepreneur who built his company from scratch and scaled it to the national level; Kairat Akhmetov, CEO of Smart Urban Technologies and Co-founder of several tech companies, including Korkem Telecom – the operator of Sergek smart city projects.
IEC (KazGASA) expresses its sincere gratitude to all the guests for sharing their experiences, insights, and inspiration with the students. Such meetings broaden the perspectives of young specialists, strengthen the link between education and business, and motivate the next generation of leaders in Kazakhstan.