On November 7, the BGV Angel Investing Workshop premiered as part of the annual StrategEast State and IT Eurasian Forum, taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event featured renowned speakers, including Asher Siddiqui, General Partner of Sukna Ventures and Founder of ASILICA Global, and Marvin Liao, Investor and Partner at Diaspora Ventures.
Marvin Liao described the goals for the event: “This event is significant for the technology ecosystems and it’s great to bring together outside expertise and outside experience with the local communities and stakeholders. Most people at this event are local investors and startups. We are building a bridge between the local ecosystem and other tech ecosystems. If we bridge different ecosystems together, we can develop them together. No matter how long it takes. It takes time to build a thriving and healthy technology ecosystem and we are here for the long term.”
Asher Siddiqui commented on the ecosystem development focal points: “One of the main reasons why we are here is because we want to engage with the local community. It’s all about developing the ecosystem and moving it forward. This is an exciting time for the region, and it’s important to build relationships with key people to find golden opportunities to invest in. Part of how we engage is by giving first and bring our global expertise to this region. Venturing is a long-term activity, so we need to be patient and are early on engaging and nurturing the ecosystem and its stakeholders.”
The workshop unveiled the latest trends in global venture capitalism, providing insights into the industry’s dynamic landscape. Participants learned strategies for identifying potential unicorns, startups with billion-dollar potential, received guidance on the entire investment journey, from due diligence to IPO, learning from experts’ experiences.The event emphasized creating diversified and resilient investment portfolios for maximum returns with minimized risks and real-world case studies were examined to offer valuable lessons on the intricacies of angel investing.
