Sasha Sternik is the Head of External Relations & Investments Team at IT Park Uzbekistan. She is currently involved in numerous projects that are relevant for both internal and external markets. As the head of investment management, she is deeply involved in studying the Uzbek market from a public sector perspective. In addition, due to the nature of her work, she is very engaged in the private sector as well. This multifaceted approach enables Sasha to provide expertise in the development of the Uzbek digital economy. Sasha has also worked as a mentor and tracker for a number of startups in IT Park Uzbekistan, which allowed her to develop a clear understanding of what startups really need to scale and become profitable.