Alidar Utemuratov is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist who serves as Founder and CEO of digital technology business, DAR, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
DAR encompasses a group of digital tech businesses that develop mobile applications and tools to improve resources for business operations, the economy and communities. The company is a tech incubator, and its platform features a variety of digital applications and solutions for media, fintech, education, and enterprise business solutions, and currently employs more than a hundred people.
DAR University is the latest product to be launched - a 4.0 online University offering courses to assist people of all ages and backgrounds with affordable upskilling and starting careers in their desired sectors. DAR is also rolling out a state-of-the-art creator platform 5Qbe, allowing content creators to promote and monetise their work as well as launching 5Qit, an all-in-one enterprise agility software allowing faster and easier cloud-based task management.
Having tasted entrepreneurial success with his first small business of selling...Alidar Utemuratov is an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist who serves as Founder and CEO of digital technology business, DAR, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
DAR encompasses a group of digital tech businesses that develop mobile applications and tools to improve resources for business operations, the economy and communities. The company is a tech incubator, and its platform features a variety of digital applications and solutions for media, fintech, education, and enterprise business solutions, and currently employs more than a hundred people.
DAR University is the latest product to be launched - a 4.0 online University offering courses to assist people of all ages and backgrounds with affordable upskilling and starting careers in their desired sectors. DAR is also rolling out a state-of-the-art creator platform 5Qbe, allowing content creators to promote and monetise their work as well as launching 5Qit, an all-in-one enterprise agility software allowing faster and easier cloud-based task management.
Having tasted entrepreneurial success with his first small business of selling satellite phones after graduating, Alidar went on to gather experience in the corporate world by taking on executive roles in telecoms, mining, energy and fintech. He embraced his entrepreneurial drive and set up Green Apple, an independent tech investment company. The original Green Apple company objectives formed the basis for the launch of DAR.
Alidar is also the founder of DAR Charity whose activities are dedicated to engaging young people in sports and martial arts via the DAR Team initiative; upskilling programmes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds; as well as helping vulnerable mothers with young children who don't have access to accommodation and healthcare - the “Mother´s home” initiative.
Finally, having been an MMA athlete himself, he has founded the NAIZA Fighter Championship, Kazakhstan´s world class MMA league.READ MOREVIEW LESS
DAR is a group of technology businesses that develops different digital products and applications with a combined goal of improving the quality of life for the end user.
Green Apple
Founder and CEO
2013
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2015
Almaty, KZ
This tech investment company was launched with the vision of creating small start-ups later being run as independent businesses. The focus was on retail, telecom and other technology-related start-ups.
Altyntau Group of Companies
Head
2006
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2012
Alidar led strategic development at Vasilkovsky Ore Mining and Processing Plant JSC (later renamed Altyntau) that resulted in improved productivity at this gold mine through innovative processes and equipment.
Vice-President and General Director, Corporate Sales
2002
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2006
Starting his career in the corporate world, Alidar joined Kazakhtelecom JSC after completing his studies. He progressed during his 4 years to hold the role of Vice-president.
The Foundation has the goal of enhancing the lives of children and young people through education, sport and in particular, Mixed Martial Arts. The charity assists with upskilling courses for those who need support and donates equipment and tools where required.
Tech company DAR, based in Almaty, has launched a fourth-generational university called DAR U - created to equip students with practical skills for the current and developing business sector.
Cinema is one of Alidar's passions and he has co-produced several movies with the highlight being the 2018 biopic Amre, focusing on musician Amre Kashaubayev and his friendship with George Gershwin.
