Taleh Karimli is one of the successful startup founders. He co-founded Nextsale, a startup that he successfully sold to the US market. After this experience, he began to work more broadly with the startup and innovation ecosystem. Currently, Taleh Karimli serves as the Head of the Innovation Ecosystem Department at the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDIA).
In this podcast, Taleh Karimli shares his thoughts on being a founder, the realities of starting a startup in Azerbaijan, the role of artificial intelligence, and the support mechanisms provided to startups.
Podcast recorded on December 13, 2025
