IMPACT ODYSSEY
SEASON 2 -BUSINESSES OF TOMORROW
From the valleys of Tajikistan to the urban centers of Pakistan, and across the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, Season II of Impact Odyssey takes you on an extraordinary journey through businesses shaping our collective future. it’s a carefully curated showcase of 12 enterprises, selected through rigorous impact analysis across 4 countries, united by 5 critical themes that define tomorrow’s challenges.
Powered by Accelerate Prosperity, this regional odyssey demonstrates how Central and South Asia’s entrepreneurs aren’t waiting for the future – they’re building it, one solution at a time.
features startups addressing the planet’s most pressing problems—solutions from reducing carbon emissions, tackling ethical AI, tech disparities, mental health pandemic, resource overuse, food security, and water scarcity.
Episode 1:
Giving up her high paying corporate job, Mantahaa decided to chase her dream of becoming a wellness and health coach. Now he runs a successful health coaching business and a wellness centre where she has trained hundreds of clients.
Episode 2:
In just three years, Codify evolved from a mere idea into a multinational IT group, boasting four products and three companies, with a remarkable valuation of 10 million US dollars. This success story is not just about Codify Labs; it embodies the resilience and innovation of women in the tech industry.
Episode 3:
Dedicated to reviving the traditional art of handmade leather shoes, Azam Shoes produces both artisanal and affordable footwear, significantly reducing dependency on imports
Episode 4:
Aletheia creates software providing real-time insights for streamlining business processes, improving customer experiences and enhancing security (including theft prevention), and its adaptive AI technology, stands out by offering tailor-made solutions for dynamic brick-and-mortar environments.
Episode 5:
Eletcom emerges as a transformative force in overcoming connectivity challenges in Kyrgyzstan. Operating in a landscape where 93% of the land is mountainous, Eletcom strategically navigates complex terrain to provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote villages.
Episode 6:
Their plug-in mist nozzle transforms ordinary taps, saving up to 96% water without requiring lifestyle changes. This passive technology not only conserves water but also reduces electricity costs by 60% and significantly lowers carbon footprints.
Episode 7:
Traditional tourism depletes resources and disrupts local communities, ecosystems, leaving a heavy footprint. Rayan Resorts is leading a shift toward eco-tourism in Kyrgyzstan.
Episode 8:
Inspired by her grandmother, the founder saw an opportunity to revolutionize healthcare using Tajikistan’s abundant plant life.
Episode : 9
Inspired by the urgent need for sustainable net zero housing solutions, the founder saw an opportunity to rethink construction using innovative, low-carbon technology.
Episode 10:
Under Manzuma’s leadership, they’ve built an innovative framework from scratch—infusing local culture with interactive learning models. Even with resistance, they persisted, proving that early education is where lifelong curiosity begins.