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Bobir Akilkhanov | |
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| Born | Bobir Akilkhanov May 12, 1983 Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Nationality | Uzbek |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, CEO, Angel Investor |
| Known for | Founder of Jafton and Missed.com |
| Website | bobir.com |
Bobir Akilkhanov is a serial technology entrepreneur and the founder of Jafton, an app development and IT consultancy company based in the United States. With over 20 years of experience in the technology sector, Akilkhanov has founded multiple successful ventures, including Missed.com and the Bobir Akilkhanov Tech Academy in Uzbekistan.[1]
Early Life and Education
editBobir Akilkhanov completed his high school education at TUIS before pursuing higher studies in Australia. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, specializing in software development, from Charles Sturt University in 2004. He later obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law from Victoria University in 2010.[1]
Career
editBobir Akilkhanov's career in technology began in 2002 as a Data Analyst at iSell Pty Ltd. In 2005, he founded StudentFace Australia Pty Ltd, a social networking website aimed at students in Australia. He also co-founded KupitOtpusk.ru, an online travel booking platform, which later merged with KupiKupon.ru, a leading flash sales site in Russia, prior to 2013.[2]
In 2013, he founded Jafton.com, which has since grown into one of the leading app development agencies in the U.S., employing over 120 staff across four countries.[2]
In addition to Jafton, Bobir Akilkhanov has been involved in several other business ventures. In 2020, he launched Missed.com, a platform that facilitates remote work solutions. He is also an angel investor in Plov.com, an online Uzbek food delivery company in Moscow, which was ranked as Forbes.com's #1 project in 2016.[2]
Forbes Tech Council
editIn 2020, Bobir Akilkhanov became the first Uzbek member of the Forbes Technology Council. He has used this platform to promote technology and business culture, sharing insights on entrepreneurship and the tech industry.[3]
Philanthropy and Education
editBobir Akilkhanov is committed to fostering technology education in Uzbekistan, his country of birth. He founded the Bobir Akilkhanov Tech Academy, which provides training to over 300 students annually, aiming to equip young people with skills in software development and entrepreneurship.[2]
Personal Life
editBobir Akilkhanov interviews successful Uzbeks living abroad, sharing their experiences and insights through his social media channels. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Bobir is known for his passion for technology and education. He was an early adopter of social media platforms and developed one of the first social networking sites in Australia in 2005, inspired by the rise of Facebook.
Bobir’s extensive public speaking background makes him an influential figure in promoting tech and business culture. He frequently shares his insights on entrepreneurship, tech startups, and fostering innovation among youth. He is also the first Uzbek member of the Forbes Technology Council, where he discusses bootstrapping tech businesses and leading a successful app development company. Bobir has worked with prominent clients, including the Saudi Royal family, and continues to influence the tech industry through various projects and initiatives.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Bobir Akilkhanov - Founder at Jafton". The Org.
- ^ a b c d "Bobir Akilkhanov". MatchMaker.fm.
- ^ a b "Member of Forbes Tech Council: Bobir Akilkhanov – The Millionaires to Billionaires Talk Show". Podtail. 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Bobir Akilkhanov & $1 Billion Dollar Mistake – Deenpreneurs". Deenpreneurs. 24 November 2020.