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I am a strategic leader with over 5 years of experience in building and scaling startup ecosystems, executing acceleration programs, and driving international expansion for over 1,500 startups. I specialize in designing growth playbooks, scaling sales funnels, and turning analytics into rapid, high-impact decisions. My expertise lies in ecosystem building, influencer-driven campaigns, and global market growth to create sustainable impact in fast-growing international companies. Throughout my career, I have led flagship startup programs in Kazakhstan, including the Silk Way Accelerator in partnership with Google for Startups, Startup Garage, and Sales Bootcamp. I am recognized as a trusted connector within the Central Asian startup ecosystem, actively mentoring advanced-stage startups and facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and tailored programs. I am passionate about fostering innovation and enabling founders to achieve international success and financial sustainability.…I am a strategic leader with over 5 years of experience in building and scaling startup ecosystems, executing acceleration programs, and driving international expansion for over 1,500 startups. I specialize in designing growth playbooks, scaling sales funnels, and turning analytics into rapid, high-impact decisions. My expertise lies in ecosystem building, influencer-driven campaigns, and global market growth to create sustainable impact in fast-growing international companies. Throughout my career, I have led flagship startup programs in Kazakhstan, including the Silk Way Accelerator in partnership with Google for Startups, Startup Garage, and Sales Bootcamp. I am recognized as a trusted connector within the Central Asian startup ecosystem, actively mentoring advanced-stage startups and facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and tailored programs. I am passionate about fostering innovation and enabling founders to achieve international success and financial sustainability.

Meruye Rt Tleubergenova

Project Manager, Growth Marketer, Community Manager, +1

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I am a strategic leader with over 5 years of experience in building and scaling startup ecosystems, executing acceleration programs, and driving international expansion for over 1,500 startups. I specialize in designing growth playbooks, scaling sales funnels, and turning analytics into rapid, high-impact decisions. My expertise lies in ecosystem building, influencer-driven campaigns, and global market growth to create sustainable impact in fast-growing international companies. Throughout my career, I have led flagship startup programs in Kazakhstan, including the Silk Way Accelerator in partnership with Google for Startups, Startup Garage, and Sales Bootcamp. I am recognized as a trusted connector within the Central Asian startup ecosystem, actively mentoring advanced-stage startups and facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and tailored programs. I am passionate about fostering innovation and enabling founders to achieve international success and financial sustainability.…I am a strategic leader with over 5 years of experience in building and scaling startup ecosystems, executing acceleration programs, and driving international expansion for over 1,500 startups. I specialize in designing growth playbooks, scaling sales funnels, and turning analytics into rapid, high-impact decisions. My expertise lies in ecosystem building, influencer-driven campaigns, and global market growth to create sustainable impact in fast-growing international companies. Throughout my career, I have led flagship startup programs in Kazakhstan, including the Silk Way Accelerator in partnership with Google for Startups, Startup Garage, and Sales Bootcamp. I am recognized as a trusted connector within the Central Asian startup ecosystem, actively mentoring advanced-stage startups and facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and tailored programs. I am passionate about fostering innovation and enabling founders to achieve international success and financial sustainability.

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I am a strategic leader with over 5 years of experience in building and scaling startup ecosystems, executing acceleration programs, and driving international expansion for over 1,500 startups. I specialize in designing growth playbooks, scaling sales funnels, and turning analytics into rapid, high-impact decisions. My expertise lies in ecosystem building, influencer-driven campaigns, and global market growth to create sustainable impact in fast-growing international companies.

Throughout my career, I have led flagship startup programs in Kazakhstan, including the Silk Way Accelerator in partnership with Google for Startups, Startup Garage, and Sales Bootcamp. I am recognized as a trusted connector within the Central Asian startup ecosystem, actively mentoring advanced-stage startups and facilitating growth through strategic partnerships and tailored programs. I am passionate about fostering innovation and enabling founders to achieve international success and financial sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Experience Level

Leadership

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Russian

Advanced

Kazakh

Fluent

Work Experience

Deputy CEO & Startup Program Manager at Upbase LTD

January 1, 2022 - Present

Operated flagship startup programs at Astana Hub, including the Silk Way Accelerator (in partnership with Google for Startups), Startup Garage, and Sales Bootcamp. Co-led 5 cohorts of Silk Way Accelerator supporting 62+ alumni startups with $28M+ raised and $500M+ combined valuation. Designed and operationalized the entire program framework for the 6th cohort in 2025. Worked with leading startups securing multi-million dollar rounds. Partnered with top Central Asian trackers and global mentors, bridging regional cultural specifics with global growth practices. Delivered traction-first playbooks on weekly growth sprints, sales scaling, investor readiness, and international expansion strategies. Scaled Startup Garage from 100 to 300+ startups across 3 cohorts, supporting over 700 early-stage founders in MVP building, business model validation, and achieving repeatable sales. Designed Sales Bootcamp as a follow-up to the Startup Garage, equipping founders with advanced B2B & B2C sales ski

Business Program Manager at Astana Hub

August 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025

Transitioned from startup experience to understand ecosystem building from inside a government-backed tech park. Launched the first three programs in partnership with external operators providing hands-on vendor management, methodology design, and program execution. Co-designed Scalerator, Kazakhstan's first IT export program, working with Go Global and Internet Initiatives Development Fund. Scaled 90+ IT companies globally via tailored go-to-market strategies. Managed $355K+ in public tenders with 100% delivery building operational expertise in large-scale state-backed projects. Built long-term relationships with investors, corporates, and policymakers creating a strong network across the ecosystem. Gained a 360° perspective on Kazakhstan's startup landscape and laid the foundation for independent program design and regional influence.

Global Project Manager / CEO Assistant at 1Fit

December 31, 2020 - September 3, 2025

Reported directly to founders and supported team execution during the COVID crisis when the company operated for months without salaries. Acted as a team player and at times personally drove key projects to sustain the company balancing strategy with hands-on execution. Maintained team motivation and operational continuity through special projects and team-based hypothesis testing. Launched GoFit19 global challenge engaging hundreds of users, tested marketplace hypothesis for sports apparel & nutrition within 3 months exploring new monetization streams. Supported business development in building partnerships with local fitness clubs to expand reach and user growth. Assisted with founder briefings, market research, and operational tasks to speed up decision-making. Helped organize company documentation including shareholder agreements to ensure smoother internal alignment. Onboarded the company into Astana Hub securing tax benefits and effectively extending the startup’s runway.

Growth Consultant / Mentor at Shell Live WIRE, Nazarbayev University

January 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025

Supported Quick Start XIII (NURIS) and NU Social Development Fund as startup mentor. Guided teams on fundraising, product-market fit, and early growth strategies.