Kazakh Eco-Innovators and AI Accounting: Startups Shaping the Future

Explore Kazakhstan's eco-startups making a global impact at UNIDO and COP30, and discover how AI-powered Basis is transforming the accounting industry with $34M in funding. Plus, learn about the latest cybersecurity threats from North Korean hackers targeting crypto startups, and get to know Rome's rising stars in the startup ecosystem. This episode offers a deep dive into the innovative solutions and challenges facing today's entrepreneurs.

Sources:
https://astanatimes.com/2024/12/kazakh-eco-startups-set-to-compete-at-unido-global-event-in-istanbul-and-cop30-in-brazil/
https://siliconangle.com/2024/12/17/ai-powered-accounting-startup-basis-raises-34m-funding/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/iainmartin/2024/12/17/north-korean-hackers-posed-as-vcs-to-steal-34-million-from-crypto-startup-fbi-says/
https://www.eu-startups.com/2024/12/romes-rising-stars-10-early-stage-startups-you-should-keep-and-eye-on/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:47) Kazakh Eco-Startups Set to Compete at UNIDO Global Event in Istanbul and COP30 in Brazil
(00:04:47) AI-powered accounting startup Basis raises $34M in funding
(00:07:39) North Korean Hackers Posed As VCs To Steal $34 Million From Crypto Startup, FBI Says
(00:10:40) Rome’s rising stars: 10 early-stage startups you should keep and eye on