Step away from crowded conferences.
Join an intimate, invitation-only gathering on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul — where global capital meets frontier opportunity.
ИНВЕСТ-РЕТРИТ НА ИССЫК-КУЛЕ
Co-CEO, US Market Access Center | Founding member, Avande (Microsoft x Andersen Consulting) | $1.2B Exit | 9,500 employees, $850M revenue, 22 countries
CHRIS BURRY
Иссык-Куль, Кыргызстан
Только по приглашению: 20 мест
21–22 мая
2 days
20 Global Investors
One Private Circle
At Lake Issyk-Kul - the Pearl of Central Asia 20 global investors convene where clarity replaces noise, capital aligns, and the next decade of cross-border partnerships begins.
A Retreat Worth Crossing Continents For
Issyk-Kul - The Pearl of Central Asia
20 leaders. Full Immersion.
Beyond the Sessions
The Power of Place
The Power of Format
The Retreat Experience
Set in a country that is 97% mountains, Lake Issyk-Kul offers 360° alpine horizons and rare silence. Removed from financial capitals and conference noise, the setting creates perspective, clarity, and space for long-term thinking.
Intentionally limited to a private circle of decision-makers. No stages. No VIP barriers. No performative panels. Two days of shared tables, extended conversations, and direct access - designed for trust, not applause.
A traditional nomadic dinner on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. Live national music and folklore performances. A private wine tasting. An introduction to the eagle hunting tradition of Kyrgyzstan.
The Minds Behind Global Venture
Who Should Attend:
An intimate chance to spend two days with investors who helped build and scale globally influential companies.
LPs and Cross-Border Investors
Ecosystem Builders
Diaspora entrepreneurs seeking strategic re-entry
Venture Fund Managers & Emerging GPs
Former Partner, 500 Startups
Marvin Liao
Over 500 early-stage investments across global markets. Deep experience in scaling startups and shaping venture ecosystems. Direct conversations. Strategic insight. Practical frameworks.
Cross-Border Ecosystem Strategist
Colin Donohue
Specialized in connecting capital across regions and markets. Focused on unlocking international deal flow and long-term venture alignment.
Co-CEO, US Market Access Center
CHRIS BURRY
Chris is a founding member of Avanade, a joint venture between Microsoft and Andersen Consulting. Founded in 2000, Avanade grew to 9,500 global employees and annual revenues of over $850 million, with offices in 22 countries — and was acquired for $1.2 billion.
The Alpine Strategy: The Agenda
Day 1: The Math & The Mindset
Focus: How to pick winners and structure for massive upside.
Focus: How to pick winners and structure for massive upside.
09:00 – 10:30
The Unicorn Autopsy:
The Unicorn Autopsy:
Marvin Liao breaks down why startups are the highest-leverage vehicle for economic transformation
11:00 – 12:30
Risks, uncertainties and how to navigate that
Risks, uncertainties and how to navigate that
How to think about risk, uncertainty, and optionality as an investor
14:00 – 15:30
The Global Arbitrage:
The Global Arbitrage:
A roundtable with investors from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, USA and Singapore. Where is
the money moving? How do we swap deal flow across borders so everyone wins?
the money moving? How do we swap deal flow across borders so everyone wins?
16:00 – 17:30
The Anatomy of an angel deal:
The Anatomy of an angel deal:
The anatomy of an angel deal: term sheets, valuations, cap tables, dilution
19:00 – Late
Nomadic Feast & Fire, National Folklore, Music:
Nomadic Feast & Fire, National Folklore, Music:
Deep relationships. This is where the real partnerships are inked. No slides, just soul.
Day 2: The Flywheel & The Exit
Focus: Scaling the ecosystem and getting paid.
Focus: Scaling the ecosystem and getting paid.
09:00 – 10:30
Building the Venture Flywheel:
Building the Venture Flywheel:
How to turn 97% mountains into 100% innovation. How to get the first exit to fund the next 10 founders.
11:00 – 12:30
The LP Perspective
(What They Actually Want):
The LP Perspective
(What They Actually Want):
A raw session for GPs. Family offices advisor from the U.S. tell you exactly why LPs aren’t cutting you a check and what you need to change.
14:00 – 15:30
Frontier Leapfrogging:
Frontier Leapfrogging:
How Central Asia and the Turkic world can skip the "web 2.0" phase and go straight to AI and Deep Tech dominance.
16:00 – 17:00
Synthesis & Commitment:
Synthesis & Commitment:
What are we doing together on Monday morning? Identifying co-investment opportunities between the 20 leaders in the room.
17:30
Mountain Sunset, Eagle Hunting & Closing Toasts:
Mountain Sunset, Eagle Hunting & Closing Toasts:
Final views of the 360° peaks.
What We’re Actually Talking About:
If I’m sitting in that chair, I’m asking the hard questions:
"Bill, when you saw the Airbnb pitch, what was the 'red flag' you ignored that turned out to be a green flag?"
The anatomy of an angel deal: term sheets, valuations, cap tables, dilution
"If I have a killer AI startup in Bishkek, how do I get a Swiss LP or a Saudi Fund to care without moving the HQ to Delaware?"
"In a high-interest-rate world, how do we pivot from 'growth at all costs' to 'growth that actually makes money'?"
Participation & Format
A private, invitation-only retreat limited to 20 participants. Attendance is carefully curated to ensure alignment in experience, capital background, and strategic interest. The goal is to maintain depth of discussion and a high-quality peer environment.
• Full access to all sessions
• 2 days / 1 night hotel accommodation in Issyk-Kul
• Local transportation during the retreat
• Nomadic dinner experience
• Cultural program including eagle hunting demonstration
• 2 days / 1 night hotel accommodation in Issyk-Kul
• Local transportation during the retreat
• Nomadic dinner experience
• Cultural program including eagle hunting demonstration
Entrepreneur, investor, and commercial strategist from Kyrgyzstan. Co-Founder InvestClub Academy
Misir Akimaliev
Tech ecosystem strategist and founder of STEM Consulting. Leads cross-border innovation between Central Asia, the U.S., and Europe; founder of Turkic-American Angel Network.
Avigail Menashe
Investor and Investment strategist with 10+ years of practical experience Founder & CEO of InvestClub Academy. in financial markets.
Arlan Isaev
Who We Are
Turkic American Angel Network (TAAN)
Turkic American Angel Network is a private investment syndicate uniting high-net-worth investors, fund managers, and ecosystem leaders across the United States, the Turkic world, and emerging markets.
We focus on cross-border capital alignment - connecting Central Asia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan with Silicon Valley, GCC countries, Europe, and Asia through structured co-investment and curated deal flow.
The Turkic Venture Retreat reflects our broader mission: to build a trusted, long-term venture capital bridge between regions that historically connect continents - and now connect capital.
Private investment syndicates and SPV structures. Global investor retreats
Cross-border deal flow exchange
Educational workshops for emerging angels
Cross-border deal flow exchange
Educational workshops for emerging angels
Our work includes:
Event Fee:
$1,000
International travel is not included.
