SMEs are at the heart of Central Asia’s economies, creating significant opportunities for startups building solutions to serve their evolving needs. Drawing on Sturgeon Capital’s experience investing across the region, CEO Kiyan Zandiyeh will explore the business models and market gaps creating the strongest opportunities for founders and investors. From financial services and commerce to technology and business infrastructure, the session will examine what it takes to build scalable solutions for SMEs, and what investors look for when backing the companies powering their growth.