Meruye Rt Tleubergenova

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

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.

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