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Our Story
The vision behind Central Asia's premier business accelerator for high schoolers
In 2025, Olzhas Mukhtarov
recognized a critical gap in Central Asia's educational landscape. While traditional education focused on theory, ambitious high schoolers lacked practical business skills.
Drawing from his business strategy background
Olzhas founded The Start Academy to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world entrepreneurship for the next generation.
Today, The Start Academy
transforms ambitious high schoolers into confident business leaders with the tools and network needed for entrepreneurial success.
2025
Founded
Mission & Vision
Our commitment to transforming entrepreneurial education
Our Mission
To democratize access to world-class entrepreneurship and project management education for high school students across Central Asia and beyond. We believe every ambitious young mind deserves the opportunity to transform their ideas into impactful ventures.
Empower the next generation of business leaders
Bridge the gap between traditional education and real-world business skills
Create a sustainable ecosystem of young entrepreneurs
Our Vision
To become the global standard for youth entrepreneurship education, creating a world where every high school student has the tools, knowledge, and confidence to build the businesses and solutions of tomorrow.
Global leader in youth entrepreneurship
Innovative educational methodologies
Transformative impact on students worldwide
What We Provide
Our comprehensive suite of services designed to transform ambitious high schoolers into confident business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship Education
Comprehensive entrepreneurship training covering ideation, validation, business model development, and startup execution.
Business Model Canvas
Market Research
Customer Validation
Startup Fundamentals
Project Management Education
Industry-standard project management methodologies and frameworks tailored for young entrepreneurs.
Agile & Scrum Frameworks
Team Leadership Skills
Resource Planning
Timeline Management
Branding Education
Complete brand development and marketing strategies for building strong business identities.
Brand Strategy
Visual Identity Design
Brand Positioning
Marketing Communications
Business Strategy Education
Strategic thinking and business planning skills for long-term success and competitive advantage.
Strategic Planning
Competitive Analysis
Market Entry Strategies
Growth Planning
VC Education
Understanding venture capital, funding strategies, and investor relations for scaling businesses.
Funding Landscape
Pitch Deck Creation
Investor Relations
Valuation Methods
Tech Startups Sessions
Specialized sessions focused on technology startups, digital innovation, and tech entrepreneurship.
Tech Trends Analysis
Digital Product Development
Tech Business Models
Innovation Frameworks
Our Team
A dedicated team of educators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts committed to empowering the next generation of business leaders.
Olzhas Mukhtarov
Founder & CEO
Visionary entrepreneur with extensive experience in business strategy and startup development. Passionate about empowering the next generation of business leaders.
Expertise:
Business StrategyEntrepreneurshipLeadership Development
Alua Nurbayeva
Senior Mentor & Business Coach
PhD student at Nazarbayev University and professional business coach with extensive experience training executives at BI Group. Expert in strategic business development and leadership coaching.
Expertise:
Business CoachingStrategic DevelopmentExecutive TrainingAcademic Research
Khabibullokh Abdullakhonov
Head of Operations
Operations expert with deep experience in scaling educational programs and managing complex organizational systems.
Expertise:
Operations ManagementProgram ScalingSystems Design
Jamshidbek Nazaraliev
Regional Founder - Uzbekistan
Regional founder leading The Start Academy's expansion in Uzbekistan. Educational innovator focused on creating transformative learning experiences for young entrepreneurs across Central Asia.
Expertise:
Regional LeadershipEducational InnovationCurriculum DesignMarket Expansion
Alisa Shcherbak
Regional Founder - Ukraine
Regional founder spearheading The Start Academy's operations in Ukraine. Student success specialist dedicated to ensuring every participant achieves their full potential through personalized support and mentorship.
Expertise:
Regional LeadershipStudent MentoringSuccess CoachingProgram Development
Official Partnerships
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Alumni Network
Top-tier mentorship from Stanford graduates
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Youth Affairs Agency - Uzbekistan
Strategic government partnership for regional impact