Daniar Amanaliev is an entrepreneur, public thinker, and cultural architect from Kyrgyzstan who is reshaping the creative economy of Central Asia.
He is best known as the co-founder and “Band Master” of ololo Group — a network of coworking spaces, coliving hubs, art hotels, and business accelerators that have transformed how people work, live, and collaborate.
Since founding ololo in 2016, Daniar has led its evolution into a multidisciplinary ecosystem where business meets art and community fuels innovation. From coworking campuses in Bishkek and Osh to creative resorts at Issyk-Kul, ololo now spans over 40,000 m² of curated cultural space.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Daniar chairs the Creative Industries Park of Kyrgyzstan and serves on the Global Creative Economy Council, advocating for policies that empower creatives and innovators. His talks at BEYOND, ETF Europe, and TEDx reflect his belief in dignity, imagination, and the human spirit as drivers of transformation.
Follow his reflections on Telegram @ololodan, where he shares unfiltered thoughts on creativity, leadership, and life.
“Spaces are never just physical — they are platforms for meaning, belonging, and change.”