Impact Odyssey 2.0: The Businesses of Tomorrow

Accelerate Prosperity are delighted to announce the regional premiere of “Impact Odyssey 2.0: The Businesses of Tomorrow (IO 2.0)”. The documentary series features pioneering startups and entrepreneurs from Central and South Asia supported by Accelerate Prosperity (AP). AP positioned as a regional entity has always supported startups intent on solving problems faced by the people. The positive reception of ‘Impact Odyssey I: Stories of Change,’ which featured impact narratives from Pakistan, inspired the creation of the sequel. The second season charts out impact beyond borders and profit indicators, spotlighting the transformative initiatives of forward-thinking businesses in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.

Addressing our planet’s most pressing problems – climate change, water scarcity, mental health pandemic, tech disparities – the businesses perfectly align with AP’s vision of a holistic and prosperous future. AP, an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation and the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development in Central and South Asia – and co-funded by the European Union, empowers emerging entrepreneurs with financial solutions and technical support to grow businesses, startups, and innovative ideas, fostering sustainable employment and community strength.

Impact Odyssey 2.0 goes beyond the clichés to explore four pivotal themes spread across 12 standout businesses:

1. Green and Sustainable Businesses: As a species we have reached a point where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity. From EV infrastructure to eco-resorts, witness how these businesses are leading the way for a sustainable future.
2. Food Security and Productivity: In the age of plenty some regions still struggle with food security and hunger. Watch how these startups are overcoming challenges and restraints with innovative and modern techniques to address the food security threat.
3. Equal Access to Health and Education: Equal access varies among developed and developing countries, and even within countries discrepancies are rising, especially among genders and marginalized communities. Join the entrepreneurs as they level the playing field, eradicating the access disparities between and within communities.
4. Digital Transformations: Many of the businesses and organizations in Central and South Asia run on age-old traditional principles, making it hard for them to keep up with the modern age. Explore how digital innovations are revolutionizing local economies and reducing tech disparities.
5. Technological innovation: Many of the technologies are made for region-specific needs and most of them are out of context and out of reach for the Central & South Asian population. Relive the journeys of businesses as they develop tailor-made solutions that not only cater to local needs but also have global implications.

These visionary enterprises earn the moniker ‘Businesses of Tomorrow’ as they boldly confront some of the world’s most pressing problems stemming from resource overuse, unsustainable practices, mass negligence, and more. These are the stories of startups bent on problem-solving, creating impact, and shaping a prosperous and sustainable world. Fighting some of the most pressing issues of the planet; sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity are embedded into the DNA of these startups. Each episode is a narrative of resilience and triumph in their domain. Featuring some of the most future-resilient startups the series not only offers recognition to these start-ups but also sheds light on the future of these industries.

The series amplifies diverse voices and perspectives, made feasible through symbiotic collaborations. Each episode reveals insights curated from a constellation of esteemed thought leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across various domains with a rich cast of AI experts, water conservationists, holistic health specialists, urban developers, and business mentors. Beyond their knowledge, these experts contribute market projections, delve into rich business histories, share sector insights, conduct impact assessments, and debunk prevalent myths surrounding their respective industries. “Impact Odyssey 2.0: The Businesses of Tomorrow” is an invitation to engage in a pivotal conversation that holds the potential to shape our collective future as a species.

Join us on this insightful journey of “Impact Odyssey 2.0: The Businesses of Tomorrow”.

We extend our profound thanks to the European Union, Aga Khan Development Network along with  all partners, donors, and affiliates of Accelerate Prosperity for their invaluable support in bringing these inspiring stories to the forefront.

Stay tuned as IO 2.0 brings you some of the most immersive and thought-provoking stories from the heart of the entrepreneurial domain

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Media Contact:

Bibinur Alibaeva

Regional Lead for Virtual Accelerate

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bubunur.alibaeva@akdn.org

This project is co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.