Impact Hub Yerevan Opening Party
Thank you to all who made Impact Hub Yerevan’s opening one for the books. The evening entailed a “Hub Member Showcase” where our 120+ members and 50+ organizations/enterprises/projects were given an opportunity to showcase their work, followed by incredible live music by Miqayel Voskanyan & Sevana Tchakerian and dancing under the stars with DJ Carlos […]
Community meeting with Impact Investor Chitra Staley
What a pleasure to host a discussion with impact investor Chitra Staley at Impact Hub Yerevan. Members discussed Armenia’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, financing models for social enterprises, and possibilities for starting an impact investment fund focused on Armenia. Click below to see more photos.
Look Who’s In Town: Al Eisaian
Impact Hub Yerevan’s last installment of “Look Who’s in Town” series featured serial entrepreneur Al Eisaian who discussed his 17 years of deep engagement with Armenia and the Diaspora – observing what has been accomplished and what more can be done. Mr. Eisaian led a fun and interactive discussion on the “Five Cs” of great […]
Hub Ambassador Series: Mårten Ehnberg, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Sweden
For the second in Impact Hub Yerevan‘s “Ambassador Series” we were happy to host the Chargé d’Affaires of Sweden Mr. Marten Ehnberg. Topics discussed ranged from Sweden’s success in trash management and the lessons which may be learned from the Swedish experience, to the current geopolitical situation in Armenia, to greater involvement by Armenian women in […]
Look Who’s in Town: Jen Robinson, Attorney for WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange
Impact Hub Yerevan‘s members had a special treat this evening – we were thrilled to host Jen Robinson, Director of Legal Advocacy at Bertha Foundation UK (www.berthafoundation.org) and attorney for WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange. Ms. Robinson discussed her experience defending not only Mr. Assange but representing dissidents, whistle-blowers and activists across the globe. This special event […]
Smart Cities Conference: Considering the Swiss & French Experience
The Embassy of Switzerland & Impact Hub Yerevan, in collaboration with the American University of Armenia and the Embassy of France, hosted an illuminating discussion on Smart Cities. During the first panel, titled “Culture of Collaboration and Innovation”, speakers Alexandre Coquoz from Switzerland and Bertrand Rouzeau from France presented the Innobridge accelerating innovation program and […]