About the program
Future Shapers is an annual program organized by PASHA Hub, which aims at spotting top talents among university students and fresh graduates as well as contributing to their development. This year, with a particular emphasis on digital skills, the program is set to commence on April 27th, where PASHA Group leaders will deliberate on the organization’s vision, strategic streams, and career opportunities. The kick-off will be followed by panel sessions and speed interviews, offering a unique chance to engage with industry experts, gain valuable insights and forge meaningful connections within the professional community. Furthermore, participants will have to pass an online ability test focusing on key competencies. The program will culminate in a simulation on innovation and product, where selected candidates will immerse themselves in a virtual business ecosystem.
Application Criteria
Students in Azerbaijan
Senior year Bachelor & current Master’s and fresh graduates
High GPA
Tech background (education, courses, internships)
Good English level
Related work experience is preferable
Timeline
Application period
4- 19 April
Kick-off
27 April
Ability Test
30 April - 1 May
Simulation on Innovation & Product
11-12 May
What to expect at the Kick-off
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Expert speakers
PASHA Group leaders will deliver a comprehensive presentation about the organization’s vision, career and development opportunities, strategy streams, as well as newly emerged roles. You will obtain first-hand perspective on the organization’s trajectory and the diverse avenues for professional growth within it.
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 Speed Interviews
In today’s competitive job market, participating in a speed interview can be a real game changer. You will have an opportunity to receive valuable feedback from our recruiters, advance your communication skills and master answering challenging questions.
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Learning Sessions
Panel sessions serve as a great platform to acquire knowledge from professionals working in your field of interest. You will get a chance to interact with company representatives, expand your network and address uncertainties, that can significantly enhance your understanding of industry trends and best practices.
Keynote Speakers
Jalal Gasimov
PASHA Holding, Chief Executive Officer
Farid Mammadov
PASHA Holding, Ecosystem CEO
Inara Valiyeva
Innovation and Digital Development Agency, Chairperson
Ad Boon
PASHA Holding, Chief People Officer
Who are you going to meet
Farrukh Aliyev
PASHA Holding, Head of Innovations Program
Orkhan Sadigov
PASHA Holding, Group IT & Information Security Risk Manager
Maxim Evdokimov
Kapital Bank, Chief Product & Marketing Officer
Rinat Maksutov
PASHA Holding, Head of Data Technology
Nijat Aghammadov
PASHA Holding, Data Governance Senior Associate
Seymur Shabanli
Kapital Bank, Head of Analytics
Chingiz Safarli
Kapital Bank, Director of Information Security
Jafar Aghabalayev
PASHA Technology, Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer
Murad Rzazade
PASHA Insurance, Head of Information Security Department
Melek Huseynova
Innovation and Digital Development Agency, Information Security Department Project Coordinator
Erhan Harmankaya
Trendyol Group, Head of Product Management – Marketplace
Franco Ejder
Trendyol Group, Head of Design
Ability test
Participants invited to the kick-off will be further requested to undergo an online ability test designed to evaluate their proficiency in Communication, Digital Agility, Design Thinking, IT Business Analysis and Mechanical Reasoning. This assessment, conducted in English through a proctored tool, will span a duration of 50 minutes and provide a comprehensive evaluation of candidates’ competencies.
As a result of the ability test, 100 top scorers will be invited to innovation and product simulation where they will try themselves in different roles, work in teams and get acquainted with the business ecosystem model.
Simulation on Innovation & Product
On the first day of the simulation, teams of 5 will tackle shortcomings in assigned ecosystem products and embark on a quest to identify potential improvements. Afterwards, participants will present their projects to facilitators acting as investors. On the second day, teams will be reorganized based on their initial performance, and focus on refining ideas and crafting projects for final presentation and hypothesis testing.
Through this experience, participants will learn to navigate the development of creative projects, master prototyping techniques, and revamp pitching prowess.
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