About ecoNerds
Learn more about our mission, history, and the impact we're making in economic education and innovation.
Our Mission
ecoNerds was founded with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between academic economic theory and real-world application. We believe that the economists of tomorrow need practical experience today.
Through our case competitions, we aim to cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving in economics students across Kazakhstan and beyond.
Practical Learning
Applying theory to real-world scenarios
Networking
Connecting students with industry professionals
Innovation
Encouraging creative economic solutions
Skill Development
Building analytical and presentation abilities
Meet Our Team
Ayim Zhubatkan
Founder, co-organizer
Upcoming EFI 2025 participant
Ayim Zhubatkan
Founder, co-organizer
Malika Shuinshalina
Co-organizer
Youth Economics Olympiad Finalist
Malika Shuinshalina
Co-organizer
Kerey Berdyshev
Co-organizer
Technical Director
Kerey Berdyshev
Co-organizer
Ayanat Abitova
Co-organizer
Creative Director
Ayanat Abitova
Co-organizer
Our Values
Educational Excellence
We are committed to providing high-quality, practical learning experiences that complement academic education.
Inclusivity
We welcome students from all backgrounds and institutions, believing that diversity strengthens economic thinking.
Merit-Based Recognition
We reward excellence and innovation, ensuring that the best ideas and analyses receive the recognition they deserve.
Join the ecoNerds Community
Whether you're a student looking to participate, a professional wanting to mentor, or an organization interested in sponsorship, we'd love to have you join our community.