Diana
Kurbanova
Empowering business growth and women entrepreneurship across 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.
With over a decade of hands-on experience, Diana bridges the gap between local ambition and international best practice — helping founders build businesses that last.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic guidance for businesses looking to scale and innovate across Central Asia.
Franchising & Business Growth
Building scalable, sustainable franchise systems for local brands expanding across Central Asia and beyond.
Startup Mentorship
Guiding early-stage founders through validation, traction, and investment readiness with practical frameworks.
Women's Entrepreneurship
Empowering female founders through community building, access to resources, and visibility on regional stages.
Strategic Partnerships
Facilitating high-value collaborations between regional entrepreneurs and international stakeholders.
Selected Roles
& Projects
Uzbekistan Franchising Association
Supporting entrepreneurs in scaling ventures and building sustainable franchise models 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.
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.
Kurbanova Insights
How to Build a Franchise System That Scales
A practical guide to structuring your franchise model for sustainable growth across new markets.
The Founder's Checklist: From Idea to Traction
Strategies to move from concept to early customers without burning through your runway.
Building Cross-Border Partnerships in Central Asia
How to identify, approach, and structure partnerships that create lasting value across borders.
Why Women-Led Businesses Outperform in Emerging Markets
Research and real-world evidence on the outsized impact of female founders in high-growth economies.
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