AI SaaS в Центральной Азии: рост 39,6%, финтех, агротех, RegTech
Central Asia's SaaS market is booming with AI-native solutions, projected to grow 39.6% annually. Focused on customer service & data analytics.
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Alexander Shlimakov
Alexander Shlimakov specializes in Salesforce, Tableau, Mulesoft, and Slack consulting for enterprise clients across the CIS region. With a proven track record in technical sales leadership and a results-oriented approach, he focuses on the financial services, high-tech, and pharma/CPG segments. Known for his out-of-the-box thinking and strong presentation skills, he brings extensive experience in solution sales and business development.
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