At the "Meeting without Ties", the incredible success story of Serik Tolukbaev served as an inspiration to all participants. Applause erupted throughout the hall as his biography was shared - born in the village of Belkaragai in the East Kazakhstan region, he is now the CEO of the successful holding company "Aitas KZ" and has been included in Forbes-50 Kazakhstan. The delegates were particularly delighted to learn that Serik Tolukbayev is the founder of the Foundation for Sustainable Development of Education, which is dedicated to promoting the national project on rural schools.
Two hundred people were completely silent as Serik Kulumbekovich shared his personal stories in the sincerest way possible. He hailed from a family of educators, but he chose a different path and did not become a teacher in the third generation. He spoke about scaling a business systematically, and about the individuals he considers his mentors from school and university. He also shared his desire to make his hometown of Katon-Karagai the first district with a zero carbon footprint. He talked about the importance of drive, trust, and the availability of funds for worthy ideas. Lastly, he discussed the strategic priorities of sustainable development.
A project that gained significant attention in national education was the "Rural school powered by NIS". The initiative was first announced by Kulyash Nogataevna Shamshidinova. Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools served as the anchor partner for "Aitas KZ". As of today, the project has expanded from being a local initiative to a national one, supporting rural schools across the country. Successful businessman Serik Tolukbaev expressed his wish to contribute to the country's progress, inspiring confidence in the forum's delegates. He emphasized the significance of human capital, which is the only global importance in today's world. He also acknowledged the role of educators in creating a competitive country.
