“It’s time to break free from an outdated education system,” Larisa Hovannisian
In this episode, we explore the life of Larisa Hovannisian, from her childhood and education in Yerevan, Moscow, Wisconsin, and Phoenix to her life as the founder and CEO of Teach for Armenia. We...
View ArticleWe need to protect small companies that can change the face of nations
In this episode, we explore the life of Armen Kherlopian, Ph.D., a scientist, researcher, angel investor, and advisor to the board of several prominent corporations. We discuss the relevance of...
View Article“The values I inherited from my forefathers is my competitive advantage,”...
In this episode, we explore the life of Viktoria Kechumyan and her journey as a young entrepreneur committed to tech startups, blockchain, crypto, and Web 3. We discuss the elements required to thrive...
View Article“My goal is to use AI to help make the world a better place”, Paolo...
In this episode, we explore the life of Paolo Pirjanian, PhD., the founder and CEO of Embodied, Inc., the company that created the infamous Moxie robot. Born to Armenian parents in Tehran, Paolo’s...
View Article“Leadership is about being at the service of others and helping them grow”
In this episode of Mindful Leaders, we delve into the life of Nadia Gortzounian, from her childhood experiences in Marseille and Paris to her life as a successful leader in France. We explore some of...
View Article“Discovering Armenia felt like I finally came home, at my source”, John Hodian
In this episode of Mindful Leaders, we explore the life of John Hodian, composer, conductor, pianist and founder of The Naghash Ensemble. Born and raised in Philadelphia to Armenian parents, John’s...
View Article“I use art to raise awareness of Armenia’s rich culture,” Stephany Sanossian
In this episode of Mindful Leaders, we explore the life of Stephany Sanossian, an artist and designer. Born in Aleppo, Syria, to Armenian parents with ancestral roots from Aintab, Stephany is an...
View ArticleModern approaches for mental health recovery: Hovhannes Nikoghosyan
This episode explores the life of Hovhanness Nikoghosyan, from his childhood and education in Armenia and the US, to his life as the Executive Director of the Armenian Spiritual Revival Foundation,...
View Article“The places where we are broken could be our greatest source of empowerment”,...
In this episode of Mindful Leaders, we explore the life of Sona Tatoyan, writer, actress, producer, and founder of Hakawati. This non-profit storytelling medium helps raise the voices of frontline and...
View Article“We need to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things”
In today’s segment of Mindful Leaders, we speak with Dr. Noubar Afeyan and Dr. Eric Esrailian. Noubar Afeyan, founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering, is also a co-founder and Board Chairman of...
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