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Before this batch, Uzbekistan had talented builders but no connective tissue between them. UzCombinator is that missing infrastructure - when founders see others raising, shipping, and scaling, it changes what feels possible for everyone.

An accelerator's real impact isn't one batch, but what founders build next. When founders create new startups, mentor others, and recycle capital, they don't just launch companies - they reshape the country's ecosystem and future.

What surprised me most was the caliber of people who applied. These aren't founders chasing hype - they're solving real problems they've lived through. The hunger and resourcefulness in this batch set a bar I didn't expect this early.

Uzbekistan's startup market is rapidly evolving into a strong ecosystem supported by venture capital, government backing, and strategic partnerships. UzCombinator serves as a key platform connecting founders, investors, and partners, while the Zoomrad ecosystem creates real opportunities to support and scale promising startups together.

From what I've personally seen, the founders in UzCombinator stand out for how intensely they work - long hours, constant iteration, and relentless focus on real execution. The program itself is well-structured, but what truly sets it apart is how hands-on everything is in practice. The team is deeply involved, working side by side with founders on real problems, which pushes everyone to move faster, think sharper, and consistently deliver meaningful, measurable results.

What struck me most about this batch wasn't just the ideas - it was how clearly, intentionally, and ambitiously the founders thought about scale from day one. They weren't asking how to win only locally; they were consistently asking how to build something that competes globally, scales efficiently, and endures over time. That shift in mindset is exactly what Uzbekistan's ecosystem has long been waiting for, and Batch 1 clearly proved it's already here, real, and rapidly accelerating.

UzCombinator is a place where founder preparation meets immense opportunity. It is becoming a new center of gravity for ambitious builders in Uzbekistan. It is a space where talent, discipline, and vision come together to create companies with real potential for scale.

Demo Day was the validation this ecosystem needed. We saw not just ideas, but real traction and real teams. As an investor and partner of UzCombinator, I've watched these founders transform in 45 days. The progress was measurable and the potential is enormous. Batch 1 has set the standard.

The first batch of UzCombinator, which admitted 30 promising startups, has delivered remarkable results, with more than half successfully raising investment. A new pipeline has emerged within the local startup ecosystem - one that consistently produces strong, professional teams capable of reaching the venture stage. If we expand into global arenas such as the United States, our outcomes will reach an even higher level.

Being the first Uzbek founder at YC, I know how isolating it can feel building from Central Asia. What UzCombinator has done in one batch is create the community I wished I'd had. This is just the beginning.

Having gone through YC, I know what good looks like. UzCombinator's first batch reminded me of early YC energy - scrappy founders moving fast, a team that genuinely cares, and an intensity you can't fake. The program is legit.

I came to Uzbekistan expecting potential. I left seeing momentum. What I saw at Demo Day - these founders are ready for the global stage. We're working on making that bridge a reality.

What struck me was the technical depth. These founders aren't just pitching ideas - they're building real products with real architectures. The talent density here is seriously underestimated.