Diana Kurbanova
Empowering business growth and women entrepreneurship in Central Asia.
About Diana
Diana Kurbanova is a business development expert and co-founder of UzFranchise and 7DaySocks. As Deputy Chair of the Uzbekistan Franchising Association, she has supported dozens of entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures and building sustainable franchise models across Central Asia.
years of international experience
franchises have been sold across Asia
clients featured on the Forbes Top Franchises list
strategic sessions and training workshops
Areas of Expertise
Strategic guidance for businesses looking to scale and innovate.
Franchising & Business Growth
Building scalable, sustainable franchise systems for local brands across Central Asia.
Startup Mentorship
Guiding early-stage founders through validation, traction, and investment readiness.
Women’s Entrepreneurship
Empowering female founders through community, resources, and visibility platforms.
Strategic Partnerships
Facilitating collaborations between regional and international stakeholders.
Selected Roles & Projects
Supporting entrepreneurs in scaling ventures across Central Asia.
Supporting entrepreneurs in scaling ventures across Central Asia.
UzFranchise.
We transform your business into a successful franchise by developing a franchise proposal, legal documentation, and marketing strategy.
7DaySocks
A successful local brand expansion case. The first chain of funny socks stores in Uzbekistan
Startup programs in Central Asia
Regular contributions as judge and panelist. Assistance in building a business model and developing a scaling strategy.
Available for international engagements
Speaking & Mentorship
● Diana regularly contributes as a mentor, judge, and panelist at startup events and entrepreneurship forums in Central Asia and the MENA region.
● She is passionate about sharing knowledge on scaling strategies, franchise models, and empowering the next generation of women leaders in business.
Media gallery
● Diana Kurbanova is an entrepreneur and franchising expert from Uzbekistan, dedicated to helping businesses scale through sustainable growth strategies.
● She serves as Deputy Chair of the Uzbekistan Franchising Association and co-founded UzFranchise and 7DaySocks, supporting local brands in expanding across Central Asia.
● With extensive experience in business development and startup mentorship, Diana actively promotes women’s entrepreneurship and participates as a judge and speaker at regional innovation events.
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