

Round Table Discussion With Asset Abdualiyev, Founder of Silkroad Innovation Hub
Asset Abdualiyev is a Silicon Valley–based entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and Founder & CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub, a platform connecting founders from Central Eurasia and other underrepresented regions with Silicon Valley’s networks, capital, mentors, accelerators, and global markets.
Through Silkroad Innovation Hub, Asset is building a bridge between Silicon Valley and Central Eurasia’s emerging startup ecosystems, supporting founders from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Türkiye, Mongolia, and the broader region. Under his leadership, SIH has built a community of 400+ founders and organized major initiatives including Central Eurasia @ Silicon Valley, startup showcases, accelerator programs, founder delegations, investor programs, and Silicon Valley immersion experiences.
Asset’s work focuses on helping founders from the region think bigger, access global opportunities, and build venture-scale technology companies. A growing part of his mission is advancing AI adoption and startup innovation across Central Eurasia by connecting founders, executives, institutions, and ecosystem leaders with Silicon Valley expertise and partnerships.
His mission is to position Central Eurasia as one of the world’s most promising emerging startup regions and help its founders build globally competitive technology companies.
Food will be provided!