SHAPING THE FUTURE

with PASHA Group of Companies

Registration deadline: 15 April 2025

About the program

Future Shapers is an annual program organized by PASHA Hub, which aims at spotting and nurturing top tech and digital talents among university students and fresh graduates. Designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry expectations, the program provides participants with valuable insights, hands-on experiences, and direct access to leading professionals.

The program follows a multi-stage process: after an initial screening, selected applicants are invited to the kickoff event, where they participate in speaker sessions and gain industry insights. Following the kickoff, participants take an online ability test, and top scorers earn a spot in the business simulation, where they tackle real-world challenges in a dynamic environment.

 

Now in its fourth edition, Future Shapers continues to be a transformative platform, equipping aspiring talents with critical skills, professional exposure, and opportunities to engage with top industry experts, preparing them for future career success.

Application Criteria

Students in Azerbaijan

Final-year Bachelor's students & Master's students
and fresh graduates

High GPA

Tech background (education, courses, internships)

Good English level

Related work experience is preferable

Timeline

Application period

1 - 15 April

Kick-off

26 April

Ability Test

28 - 30 April

Business Simulation

10 - 11 May

What to Expect

01

Company Insights & Opportunities

At the opening ceremony, PASHA Group leaders will talk about the organization’s values, strategic direction and career opportunities. This will provide you with a deeper understanding of company’s organizational culture, key business streams, and how you can grow and thrive within PASHA Group.

02

Industry Expert Sessions

Following the kick-off, we will host three expert-led sessions featuring top industry professionals from across the PASHA Group. These sessions will dive into the most relevant and trending topics, offering valuable insights and knowledge:

  • Data & Analytics
  • Software Development & IT Infrastructure
  • Product Management & Innovation

This is your chance to engage directly with experts, learn from their experiences, and gain a competitive edge in these high-demand fields.

03

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 business simulation where they will try themselves in different roles, work in teams and get acquainted with the business ecosystem model.

04

Business Simulation

Invited participants will be randomly divided into teams and assigned a company. Throughout the simulation, teams will make strategic decisions, tackle real-world business challenges, and leverage their innovative skills to succeed. Ultimately, one team will be crowned the winner, showcasing the best overall performance in this dynamic and immersive business environment.

Keynote Speakers

Jalal Gasimov
PASHA Holding
Chief Executive Officer
Farid Mammadov
PASHA Holding
Bir Ecosystem CEO
Ad Boon
PASHA Holding
Chief People Officer

Who are you going to meet


Aygun Hasanova

Kapital Bank

Talent Management Department Director

Elnur Amikishiyev

PASHA Management Company

Ventures CEO

Farid Islamov

Kapital Bank

Bir Ecosystem Chief Loyalty Officer

Aydin Suleymanov

PASHA Bank

 Managing Director 

Sona Talibova

PASHA Holding

 Information Security Manager 

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Samir Asgarov

PashaPay

Senior Data Engineer 


Jamal Ismayilov

PASHA Holding & PASHA Management Company 

Head of Group HR Tech and Data Analytics CoE Head




Jamshid Nakhchivanski

PASHA Insurance

 Head of Information Technology and Innovation Department


Gumral Asgarzade

PASHA Bank

 Customer Experience Team Lead 

Pedro Tolipan

PASHA Innovation

Chief Design Officer

Aleksandr Stryzhkov

Kapital Bank

Bir Ecosystem Loyalty Tribe Lead 

Nijat Aghammadov

PASHA Holding

 Head of Data Governance 


Gulaya Gurbanli

PASHA Insurance

 Agile Delivery Manager


Jafar Aghabalayev

PASHA Technology

 Head of Cloud Operations Unit


Shahriyar Mammadli

PASHA Holding

 Ecosystem Analytics Department Director


Gunash Kamzaevi

Kapital Bank

UX Research Chapter Lead 

Orkhan Maharramli

Competo

Tech Lead

Buğra Şen

Kapital Bank

 Head of AI & Data Science CoE



Toghrul Abili

PASHA Bank

 Model Validation Team Leader



Aytan Jafarova

PASHA Life Insurance

 Agile Coach 



Ragib Iskandarli

PASHA Holding

IT/IS Risk Specialist