Our Process

Startup Sourcing

STAN scouts promising startups, ensuring access to the most promising teams in the Armenian startup ecosystem.

Pitching Sessions

Several times per year STAN organizes pitching events where STAN angel investors meet the startup founders and identify investment opportunities.

Deal Management

STAN team facilitates the negotiation and management of investment deals, streamlining the process for both angels and startups.

Investment Facilitation

Angel investors invest in startups individually or through a syndicate created by STAN. STAN team facilitates the process making it seamless.

Community Management

STAN team manages our community of angel investors and founders, providing networking opportunities, educational resources, and ongoing support.

Monitoring & Reporting

We continuously monitor the progress of our portfolio teams and provide regular reports to the STAN angels, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Igor Khalatian

Chairman, Co-Founder

Igor is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of successful expertise in high-tech sector globally.Igor established a co-browsing and screen-sharing technology startup LiveLOOK in 2007 that was acquired by Oracle in 2014. Later, he assumed the role of Vice President of Development at Oracle. In the mid of 2023, Igor founded the world’s first AI-based dating service IRIS Dating.He has a master's degree from Yerevan Polytechnic Institute, a doctorate in computer science from the USSR Academy of Sciences, and a Ph.D. from the Bell Labs research facility in the US. Dr. Khalatian is the author of 13 US patents. He is also an official member of the Forbes Technology Council.Igor Khalatian, together with a group of 18 additional angels, established STAN. Starting from 2018, he has held a position as one of the co-chairs within the organization. Igor's influence has been crucial in molding the development and influence of the Armenian startup ecosystem.

Ruben Arutyunyan

Co-Founder

Ruben's diverse background includes being the founder and CEO of HENDERSON Fashion Group, a prominent men's business and leisure outfit retailer with an extensive presence across more than 50 cities globally.He graduated from the Yerevan Polytechnic University with a mechanical engineering degree in 1989. Additionally, he has an MBA from Moscow's Higher School of Commerce. Between 2017 and 2019, he presided over the board of trustees of the Ayb Educational Foundation. He has supported the UWC Dilijan educational project and has served as chairman of the Ayb School Board of Trustees. He has also been a member of the Aznavour Foundation Board of Trustees since 2019.Ruben Arutyunyan is one of the initiators of creating the Science & Technology Angels Network in 2018. He has been the founding angels who were with STAN since its inception in 2018. Over the course of 5 years, he was the Co-Chair of the STAN. Ruben has played a pivotal role in shaping the growth and impact of technology-focused startups in the region.

Avetis Antaplyan

Board Member, Angel

Avetis is an award-winning CEO, mission-driven Technologist, Entrepreneur and Angel Investor.He is the Founder & CEO of HIRECLOUT, a 2-Time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company and a Global Tech Recruiting and Consulting firm with partners such Uber, Hulu, SonyPS, Salesforce, LinkedIn, Rivian, Stubhub and many of the best tech companies in the world. He has helped hundreds of companies scale their Tech & Engineering, leading to acquisitions and IPOs.Avetis’s educational background includes completing the Executive Leadership program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and Business & Economics degrees California State University, Northridge. Avetis is also an official member of the Forbes Technology CouncilAvetis Antaplyan joined STAN in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to supporting Armenian startups as an investor and advisor. Avetis is among the most active angels of the STAN. His portfolio includes startups such as Saima, Doodooc, BrandLens, PopUp School, DoctorYan, Bliink, and many others.Avetis's main passion lies in empowering the Armenian tech ecosystem to reach new heights and emerge as a global leader. Through his active involvement with STAN and dedication to supporting local startups, he endeavors to propel Armenia's tech landscape to international prominence.

Alexandre Meterissian

Board Member, Angel

Alexandre has deep expertise in public policy, communications and corporate strategy and has advised the senior leadership of many high-profile organizations in managing through strategic policy issues as well as regulatory, financial and business challenges.Some of his clients have included Uber, Expedia Group, Intuit, Coca-Cola, BlackRock Metals, Altasciences, Syneos, HEXO, Rio Tinto, ArcelorMittal, Shoppers Drug Mart and GlaxoSmithKline.Prior to joining Teneo, Alexandre was a partner at HATLEY Strategy Advisors which was acquired by Teneo in 2020. He led the government affairs group advising clients on policy issues both provincially in Québec and federally in Ottawa.Previously, Alexandre worked for Canada’s Foreign Affairs and Immigration Ministers in Ottawa. Alexandre received his bachelor’s degree (B.A. Arts) at McGill University and his master’s in business (M.Sc. Strategy) at HEC Montréal.As a proud Armenian-Canadian, one of Alexandre's passions is the economic development of the Republic of Armenia. He is currently the Canada representative for Enterprise
Armenia, which is the national promotion authority of the country.Alexandre is an angel investor and an LP in a Canadian-based venture capital fund.Alexandre joined STAN in January 2023, and in this brief period, has already showcased an active commitment to supporting STAN programs and engaging with Armenian startups. With a demonstrated passion for fostering growth and innovation, Alexandre's active involvement in STAN initiatives and his extensive background make him a valuable board member.

Suzanna Shamakhyan

Ex-Officio Board Member, VP of Strategic Programming at FAST

Suzanna Shamakhyan, is an ex-officio board member of STAN appointed by FAST. She is a versatile leader dedicated to education, network-building, and youth empowerment. As Vice-President of Strategic Programming at the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), she helps develop Armenia's science and innovation ecosystem, driving initiatives to modernize education and advance research. With extensive experience in leadership roles over the last 12 years, she spearheads impactful projects, creating a multiplying impact.Additionally, Suzanna is an Associate Professor at the American University of Armenia, contributing to students' academic development by combining practical knowledge with a global perspective. Previously, as the Head of International Cooperation at Russian-Armenian University, she facilitated partnerships with institutions from 40 countries, implementing 25 major projects that fostered global collaboration. As the driving force behind building the university's internationalization strategy and structures, she established the department from the ground up.Beyond her professional work, Suzanna is actively involved in volunteerism, supporting causes ranging from human rights to educational opportunities for indigenous communities. Her dedication to creating impact led her to establish the European Youth Parliament (EYP) in Armenia. As the Founding President of EYP Armenia in 2012, she created a platform for over 10,000 young Armenians to become active participants in society, fostering dialogue, leadership skills, and civic responsibility.

Armen Orujyan

Founding Angel

Armen Orujyan, Ph.D., is the Founding CEO of the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST). FAST is a nonprofit organization that helps foster an ecosystem in Armenia that drives scientific advancement and technological innovation in the country and beyond. Under Armen’s leadership, FAST has launched science-intensive acceleration programs inclusive of startup incubators, and venture builders focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Biotechnology, a Creative Campus supporting young scientists and early-stage startups, educational programs providing broad knowledge in AI as well as comprehensive training in Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning and other critical Data Science fields, a Fellowship for the top 10% of all PhDs in Armenia in STEM, numerous scientific grants and the first Science and Technology Angels Network in Armenia. The impact has reached over 6,000 students, scientists, and entrepreneurs.Armen is also the founder and former Chairman of Athgo Corporation, one of the world’s leading entrepreneurship platforms in consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council, the UN Department of Public Information, and the World Intellectual Property Organization. Athgo has advanced innovation ecosystems in Europe and Africa and established recurring Global Innovation Forums at the UN and the World Bank headquarters. Armen’s pioneering initiatives have provided financial, intellectual, and network capacities to nearly 10,000 young innovators, entrepreneurs, and students from over 600 universities in 80 countries.

Artur Alaverdyan

Founding Angel

Artur Alaverdyan is the Founder of SOLARON - Solar Panel Manufacturer, and Co-Founder of FAST. He is the owner and chairman of ProfHolod, the largest manufacturer, the leader of the EURASEC market in its segment. He is also founder of Solaron Solar Panel Manufacturer. Founder, ex-chairman and board member of the professional Association NAPPAN, a member of the Managing Committee of PU Europe Association (Brussel). Artur Alaverdyan was granted the degree and qualification of the engineer-physicist at the National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI, Moscow). The professional activity of the scientist began at the Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (LPI RAS, Moscow, Russia). He has 20 years of successful business activity in Russia. The serial entrepreneur has several successful “exits”. Holds an ExMBA degree in strategic management (Moscow). He also studied in Paris and Amsterdam. He actively invests in the Armenian economy in the fields of recreational development and production of renewable energy sources (“Park Resort Agveran” and “SolarOn”). He is also engaged in public activities as a Member of the “Ayb” Club, is the chairman of the FAST and a member of the advisory council of the Repat Armenia Foundation. His current key interests are focused on alternative energy, impact investing, and innovation.

Arthur Tovmasyan

Founding Angel

Artur Tovmasian is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of International Food Technologies (IFT), owner of restaurant chains Vkusnolubov, which was presented at Sochi Olympic Games in 2014; Grand Prix Formula 1 Sochi 2014; Blinerie, recognized as the Best new concept at Mapic 2016, Cannes, France; Royal-Kebab, quick service restaurant, serving Middle Eastern cuisine; as well as Pancs, an outlet specialized in crafted pancakes, crepes, and artisan coffee. Starting his professional activity in 2002 as a marketing specialist at Rostselmash, one of the leading plants in Rostov region, Russia, in September 2004 Artur became one of the founders and the chief executive officer in Vkusnolubov, which has grown into a wide chain of cafes and retail outlets of fast and healthy food with more than 1000 employees, in 13 years of operation. Artur’s new projects are targeted at the markets in the European Union and the UK and include e'CLR, a modern eclair bar; as well as Avobar, a boutique restaurant serving avocado-based dishes in London. Artur is a graduate of the Rostov State University of Economics, holding degrees in Customs Affairs (2001) and in World Economics (2004). Artur’s professional engagements are highly appreciated by regional authorities in Rostov. He has received numerous letters of gratitude, certificates, diplomas, and medals in recognition of his professional achievements. Artur is an active participant in charity and social events.

Igor Avanesyan

Founding Angel

Igor Avanesyan is involved in minor business activities, participating in several projects. He has started a career in the private business sector in 1989, embarking on projects in banking, leasing, oil industry, petrochemicals, and construction. From 1984 to 1989 Igor was authorized representative of Soyuzgazexport in the Federal Republic of Germany (exports of natural gas from the USSR). Prior to that, from 1976 to 1984, he served at Soyuzgazexport, All-Union Foreign Trade Association under the USSR Ministry of Foreign Trade. In 1975 Igor graduated the Moscow Institute of Petrochemical and Gas Industry (being receiver of the Lenin Scholarship during his studies in recognition of academic excellence), and the Higher School of Finance and Management of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration in 2003. Igor has also taken postgraduate studies at the Academy of Foreign Trade.

Ruben Vardanyan

Founding Angel

Ruben Vardanyan is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, and venture philanthropist. A recognized expert on the global economy, entrepreneurship and education, he provides strategic consulting through his membership of boards of directors, advisory boards and trusteeships of commercial companies, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and public and professional bodies. Among them are Aznavour Foundation, business schools in Russia and Brazil, a major Armenian bank (Ameriabank) and Russia’s auto major (SOLLERS). A prominent financier, Ruben is known both for his commercial projects (investment companies Troika Dialog and Vardanyan, Broitman and Partners) as well as his deep-reaching philanthropic programs, such as the first UWC college in Eastern Europe (Dilijan, Armenia) and the Tatev Revival Project, part of which includes the construction of the world’s longest cableway leading to an ancient monastery. Together with their partners, Ruben and his family have invested about 600 million USD in projects in Armenia, developing a commercial approach that relies on involving blended financing to find solutions to social problems. They have also raised over 500 million USD to finance the first private business school in Russia – a pioneering institution both in terms of scale and in its collaborative nature. In 2015, Ruben co-founded another global project, the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, on behalf of the survivors of the Armenian Genocide and in gratitude to their saviors. He spends a significant amount of his time on projects related to the development and professionalization of charity infrastructure in Russia (Philanthropy Infrastructure – PHILIN) and the questions of wealth and legacy curation (Phoenix Advisors). With support from Ruben, Troika Dialog, SKOLKOVO business school, and several charitable foundations, classics of world business literature were published in Russia. Since 2016 he has chaired the judging panel of the PwC “Business Book of the Year in Russia” Award.

Ruben Vardanyan

Founding Angel

Ruben Vardanyan is an innovative and results-driven leader with more than a decade of experience in building hi-tech companies. He is a founder and chief executive officer of Joomag, a US-based SaaS company that provides integrated solutions for creating interactive digital publications. Under Ruben’s guidance, the company has developed a series of revolutionary products and has grown into an industry leader. He has extensive experience working with SMBs as well as large enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies. He is an angel investor, advisor and serves as a board member for various tech startups. Prior to Joomag's experience, Ruben was the founding CEO of mobile app development company Magy. The company produced several best-sellers and award-winning apps. In addition to being a master strategist, Ruben is an aficionado of all aspects of computer programming, security, databases, software, protocols, and web servers. In fact, he co-authored principles of C++ and authored programming in Macromedia Flash Action Script. Along with his executive education from Harvard Business School, Ruben holds a PhD in computer science, and maintains active involvement in workshops, and training; he is a guest speaker at several international conferences.

Vahan Vardanyan

Founding Angel

Vahan Vardanyan is currently Founder and CEO of Kerpak, Member Partner in Da Vinci Capital and Memeber of the Board of Directors at Fast Bank. He has been a venture partner at Buran Venture Capital, a Central and Eastern European fund, and a co-founder of SpaceIn – a global co-working technology platform. Prior to that Vahan was a partner at McKinsey’s digital practice in Russia and CIS. From 2004 to 2013 Vahan served as managing director, chief information officer, member of the Executive board at Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS and managing director, global chief information officer at Renaissance Capital. Vahan is an entrepreneur and digital strategist with over 20 years of experience in managing large-scale information technology, organizational development, and business transformation programs in financial services, telecommunications, and the public sector in CIS, Europe, Middle East, and the US. Vahan holds an MBA degree from Bentley University, Massachusetts; he is a graduate (with honors) of Armenian State Engineering University’s School of computer science. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) of Harvard Business School.

Armen Kiramijyan

STAN Angel

Serving as lead counsel at KAASS Law, Armen Kiramijyan provides dedicated legal services throughout California and is also licensed in Texas, Washington D.C. and New York.Studying at the University of Southern California, Armen completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics. He obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from California Western School of Law.
During this tenure, he taught as an adjunct professor at Glendale Community College and California State University Northridge, where he lectured on subjects related to business, trial intellectual property, and economics.
In addition to his business activities, Armen is active in charity and supporting Armenia. In the scope of this efforts, he established Gateway Industry Inc. along with Sarkis Kiramijyan and Robert Tingilian to bring together like-minded professionals and to create an energetic forum to foster and strengthen the Armenian spirit, create gateways for growth and development in the areas of health, education and technology, as well as important humanitarian initiatives.

Armen Martirosyan

STAN Angel

Co-Founder and CEO of BluIP, a Las Vegas based global, Unified Hosted Communication Service provider, with Offices in Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Denver CO, Manila Philippines, and Yerevan Armenia. He has over 25 years of experience in Strategy, Growth Hacking, making IT profit center for large multination global organizations. BluIP customers include RLH, Netflix, Marriott, Hilton, AT&T and other major national brands.
Prior to BluIP, Armen built and sold large India based software development companies, and had various executive roles from CTO, to President at both private and public companies. Other experience includes several years collaborating with Deloitte Consulting Group working with companies such as Microsoft, Callaway Golf, and Nestle. Armen is an active Angel investor and advisor to a number of US and Armenia based startups.

Armen Panossian

STAN Angel

Armen is the Co-CEO and Portfolio Manager of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
Armen holds a B.A. degree in economics with honors and distinction from Stanford University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa; an M.S. degree in health services research from Stanford Medical School; a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School; and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
Armen serves on the Advisory Board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research. He is a member of the State Bar of California.

Art Ghazaryan

STAN Angel

Art Ghazaryan is an MIT Sloan Fellow, serial entrepreneur, founder & CEO of a Boston-based boutique venture studio Ympakt. Art has remarkable entrepreneurial experience, having founded and managed four successful startups with a strong presence in Armenia in various fields, including image processing, music education, biotech, aerial analytics, social ventures, and photography.In addition to his venture-building experience, Art has contributed to international development programs as a World Bank and UNDP manager. His multi-national and multi-disciplinary expertise has led him to spearhead projects in government, academia, and private foundation sectors in Armenia, Rwanda, and Indonesia.He has also pioneered engagement and nudge platforms to influence consumer and citizen decision-making, particularly in development settings. Furthermore, he has developed platforms that foster artistic expression, originality, and greater semiotic engagement, vital aspects of human flourishing and active global citizenship.

Artur Galstian

STAN Angel

Artur Galstian is a visionary, serial entrepreneur, and startup investor. He was born in Yerevan and moved to Los Angeles when he was 14. After High school, he attended college for a year and then dropped out to follow his strong interest in entrepreneurship. His first business was an attorney service business, followed by seasonal stores at the malls. He also ventured to Pawn and Entertainment Industries. He has invested in real estate in California, Nevada, and Armenia for the last ten years. In recent years, he has also been involved in the short-term financing of real estate properties. Galstian finds fulfillment in charity work, and he is currently supporting Hye Association's Hye Manuk project.

Astghik Khachatryan

STAN Angel

Astghik Khachatryan is currently a Managing Director within the Global Corporate & Investment Banking division at Bank of America, in France. Astghik is responsible for originating and executing Leveraged Finance transactions for French corporates and Private Equity owned issuers (High Yield Bond and Leveraged Loan financings syndicated with institutional investors). Astghik has a Master’s degree in finance from ESCP Europe (Paris, France), as well as a Bachelors equiv. degree in international trade from the French University in Armenia. Astghik is fluent in Armenian, Russian, English, and French.

Gayane Aghajanyan

STAN Angel

Gayane Aghajanyan is an attorney at Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP, she specializes in representing self-insured employers, third-party administrators, and corporations in the intricate realm of workers’ compensation. Additionally, Gayane serves as a board member at The Center for Truth and Justice, a non-profit dedicated to making a meaningful impact

Gevork Sarkisyan

STAN Angel

Gevork Sarkisyan is a founder and president of Innova Partners, which now holds an exclusive franchise for KidZania Russia, France, and the US and an exclusive franchise for DreamPlay park in Russia. Gevork has been running IT and entertainment companies for over 10 years.
Prior to founding Innova Partners, he was the CEO of Innova, an online entertainment company. Innova was first established as a pioneer of digital entertainment in Russia and CIS starting as a publisher of massively multiplayer online games, then, adding on a video distribution service in partnerships with Hollywood majors and leading TV manufacturers. In 2016 Innova entered a location-based entertainment business with opening the first edutainment family concept, KidZania, in Moscow. Soon after the opening, Innova was granted an exclusive franchise for operating KidZanias in Russia, France, Canada, and the US. After that, a holding company, Innova Partners, was formed to develop KidZania parks in other countries.
Apart from KidZania business, Gevork is also a board member at Detsky Mir Group, which is the largest children’s goods retailer in Russia and Kazakhstan, as well as a board member at Rambler Media Group, one of the biggest Russian web portals and search engines Gevork is an advocate of information technologies and innovations. He keeps his bonds with the IT field he has come out. He is a co-founder of Must App, an application that helps you make a list of movies and TV shows to watch.
Recently he has acquired ownership in Imaginarium, a Spanish company that operates an international chain of toy stores. Gevork is a passionate entrepreneur striving to make a difference in the world and to help the next generation succeed.

Gugo Martikyan

STAN Angel

Gugo (Gurgen) Martikyan is a mission-oriented entrepreneur and a dedicated technologist deeply committed to creating, supporting and promoting science and technology solutions aimed at benefiting our communities. His two decades of experience in business and technology leadership span a multitude of industries, including aerospace, energy, supply chain management, bioscience, software, and finance. He has been an instrumental technology leader in a spectrum of companies, ranging from startups to established Fortune 500s.
In the early 2000s, as part of the initial team at Integrien, Gugo architected and delivered an enterprise-level software solution, paving the way for Integrien acquisition by VMWare, which remains one of the most recognizable US-based technology industry employers in Armenia. Most recently, as vice president of Technology at Entertainment Partners, Gugo spearheaded modernization and digital transformation efforts for the company. His contributions in the technology arena facilitated Entertainment Partners' recent acquisition by TPG Capital in a multibillion-dollar transaction. He has also led several technical due diligence efforts in other M&As.
Currently, Gugo is the co-founder and executive partner at NetGenix, Los Angeles based company with a mission to guide and support startups with the US and global market entry.
Gugo holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as numerous certifications and awards. He loves working with brilliant people and thrives in fast-paced and challenging environments; his hobbies include various outdoor activities as well as traveling with his wife and two children.

Hayk Harutyunyan

STAN Angel

Hayk holds the position of Chairman at the Energy Agency of Armenia. He is also a co-founder of a renewable energy group and an agricultural holding. Hayk serves as an advisor on sustainability and renewable energy for large corporations and financial institutions abroad.
His extensive background includes serving as the Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Armenia and holding key positions as chairman or board member in various state-owned organizations. Additionally, Hayk has led projects such as the development of a new nuclear power unit in Armenia. He founded the Armenian British Business Chamber and served as its chairman for 3 year.
Hayk’s educational background includes Executive MBA Degree from Skolkovo School of Management (Russia), a Master's Degree in International Relations from Cambridge University (UK), a Bachelor's Degree in Politics and International Relations from Lancaster University (UK), and an IB Diploma from the Regent’s School (Thailand).

Hayk Mamajanyan

STAN Angel

Hayk is a creative and business-focused Corporate & Venture Capital attorney, startup advisor, and investor with experience working on a wide variety of financial and transactional matters, emphasizing corporate, VC, cross-border investments, M&A, project finance, and startup financing.He is an effective partner advising clients in ~$900mln financing deals. Hayk is also an avid angel investor and technology enthusiast.
Hayk is the principal at HVM Law Corporation, PC. Hayk focuses on strategic and transactional matters, acting both as a legal advisor and a strategic partner for his clients. Hayk represents funds, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and investors principally in technology and other related industries.
Prior to HVM Law, Hayk gained valuable experience in local and cross-border deals and successfully represented startups, funds, investors, and large financial institutions in corporate and financing transactions.Hayk earned graduate law degrees from UCLA School of Law, the University of Oxford (UK), and the American University of Armenia. He also served as an adjunct professor at the American University of Armenia, teaching corporate and finance law.

Hovhannes Mardirossian

STAN Angel

Hovhannes (John) Mardirossian is a President Emeritus, Life Time Member, and Chairman of Technology and Education at Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA), North Eastern Section. He is specialized in the fields, such as fiber optics, structural acoustics, sonar technology, and wireless technology. Mr. Mardirossian's professional experience includes fundamental acoustics research on noise cancelation technologies, design, development and application of active vibration and sensor technologies at Lucent Technologies’, Bell Laboratories, and 5 years experience in product and system engineering for Undersea High- Rail Fiber Optics communication systems, at Tyco International Submarine Systems, Also Hi Tech Wireless business proprietor and contractor, for cellular in-building Wireless Network Systems Technologies. He has granted five US patents. Mr. Mardirossian has degrees in BS AUB / Haigazian College, in Physics, Minor in Armenia History, in Lebanon BS Nuclear Physics, City University New York, CCNY, as well as Master Degree at Stevens Tech / Bell labs Study Program.

Hratch Mangassarian

STAN Angel

Hratch is a Director of Engineering at Google. He's been with Google since 2012, and his responsibilities include oversight of YouTube ads on TV screens, music content, and live content, as well as ad performance forecasting and media planning across all Google ad media (Search, YouTube, Apps, Display, etc).Hratch has received a B.E. degree in Computer & Communications Engineering with high distinction from the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon, and later M.S. and PhD degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, specializing in Formal Verification Methods of computer chips and software.

Hratch Sofian

STAN Angel

Hratch Sofoian is a professional management consultant with a passion for all things digital, data and B2B. With experience at two of the world's leading consulting firms, Deloitte & Capgemini, where he gained extensive experience working in various roles and responsibilities. Hratch has expertise in business development, large scale business transformations, serving as a trusted advisor that helps clients bridge the gap between technology and their business, and manage the project team deliverables across a variety of industries. He is the founder of HerTrove, a prime destination to shop luxury designer dresses, couture, ready to wear dresses. Hratch also advises Small & mid-size firms with change management, product development and business development aspects.

Karén Tonoyan

STAN Angel

Karén is a technology, intellectual property, and business attorney and consultant with a passion for technology and innovation.Originally from Ukraine and currently operating from the areas of New York, New Jersey, and Armenia, he holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and in Philosophy, as well as a Juris Doctorate degree in Law.Prior to opening his own practice in 2023, over the past 11 years he has worked at multiple law firms, ranging from small specialized boutique firms to some of the largest firms in the US. Prior to his time at the law firms, Karén worked in the IT field as well as at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, where he specialized in computerized, electronic, and electro-mechanical devices.Karén zealously helps clients protect their intellectual property and overcome their business hurdles. His practice is focused on helping startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) establish and develop their product and service lines through comprehensive analysis and future-oriented international strategic planning at the intersection of technology, law, and finance. Successfully creating, bringing to market, and scaling innovative products and services requires an interdisciplinary approach that Karén provides for the benefit and advancement of his clients.Although Karén drafts and prosecutes patent applications across a wide range of technologies and fields, he focuses on electrical, electro-mechanical, and computer-related technologies, including Wi-Fi, 5G, telecommunications, IoT, smart devices, artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, cloud computing, signals processing, visual and voice recognition, wireless communications, semiconductor manufacturing/processing, cybersecurity, video games, and networking. He also protects the interests of content creators, artists, entertainers, and startup entrepreneurs by utilizing the advantages provided by trademark, copyright, and other intellectual property tools and international agreements. He counsels clients on business strategies, trademarks, patentability, infringement, investment and financing agreements, licensing, service and distribution agreements, privacy and compliance policies, and liability issues and helps clients develop successful intellectual property portfolio strategies.Karén is fluent in Eastern and Western Armenian as well as Russian and is also conversant in Spanish, Ukrainian, and Turkish. He currently leads Tono Law Group, LLC, bringing over a decade of legal, business, and technical experience for the benefit of his clients.

Kevin Bartanian

STAN Angel

Kevin (Kevork) Bartanian is the Founder and CEO of KEVANI, an out-of-home (OOH) media organization specializing in urban-scale, iconic media assets. Kevin has played a pivotal role in jump-starting the digital outdoor advertising industry in Los Angeles, and his work can be seen in some of LA’s most vibrant central business districts.
As the founder, Kevin’s ultimate goal is to supply clients with one-of-kind media assets that are not only promotional mediums but also function as a civic gesture. In this way, he strives to provide value to both the advertiser and the community at large. He oversees sales, marketing, and strategy for all advertising programs, and enjoys the challenge of finding innovative ways to connect brands to their audience.
Prior to KEVANI, Kevin played a critical role as Executive Vice President of Sales at StandardVision, driving the company to become one of the leading media development companies in North America. Kevin also applied his sales prowess at JCDecaux—the world’s largest outdoor advertising company.

Levon Budagyan

STAN Angel

Levon Budagyan is the founder and CEO of Waveye, a radar imaging and AI company. Waveye is focused on developing a new generation of radars for autonomous driving, industrial, and consumer applications.
Prior to that, he founded and led Aarki, an AI-enabled mobile marketing company. Aarki grew to be a major partner for mobile app developers across the globe, with a footprint in more than 15 countries. It was acquired by Skillz in 2021.
Levon grew up in Yerevan. He got a Masters of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Moscow State University. He then moved to the US, where he has worked on a number of machine learning applications in bio- and cheminformatics and fintech. His current interests include biotechnology, fintech, autonomy, sensor fusion, and various applications of ML.

Narine Kotikyan

STAN Angel

Narine is the Managing Director of Spacetab, a Swedish-Armenian software development company. Beyond her role at Spacetab, Narine actively aids early-stage ventures in the tech space to access global markets and international networks.
Her leadership extends to founding and leading the local chapters of the Founder Institute and Startup Grind Global in Armenia. Narine is also a distinguished member of the Global Digital Economy Commission in the International Chamber of Commerce.
With over 17 years of experience, Narine has held management positions in marketing and growth for global tech, FMCG, and advertising companies, including TeamViewer (Monitis), McCann WorldGroup, among others.
STAN values woman empowerment in Armenia; we've signed the EBAN Gender Manifesto, aiming to progress a gender-balanced entrepreneurial ecosystem and expand women angels in our community.

Rem Darbinyan

STAN Angel

Rem Darbinyan is on a mission to bring the brilliant aspects of machine learning and artificial intelligence to every company that is looking to improve all angles of their business. With a master’s degree in risk analysis and crisis management, a bachelor’s degree in financial planning and services, and many years of experience in marketing, business management, and a unique take on new technologies, Rem seeks to help organizations, small and large, take their business to the next level. Motivated by the desire to witness companies thrive in the marketing aspect of the business, Rem invested in a dream of his own. In 2018, Rem founded SmartClick AI, an Armenian-American company that builds artificial intelligence and machine learning systems that understand the in-depth marketing dynamics of a company. Prior to founding SmartClick AI, Rem had the pleasure of starting several other startup companies. As a seasoned investor with over 30 investments to date and a passion for helping others, Rem has dedicated his career to AI. As technology is constantly developing, he enjoys the idea of being at the forefront of new discoveries for the better of humanity. It is Rem’s hope that through artificial intelligence and machine learning that he can benefit every client with the latest and most beneficial form of marketing technology. Rem was born in Armenia, relocated to Russia during childhood, and has since moved to the US in his adult life. He spends most of his time in the US but also spends time in Armenia while working for his business. In addition to this, Rem enjoys a beautiful life with his wife and their two daughters. Some of his favorite hobbies include collecting cool and unusual stamps and learning from new challenges.

Sargis Badalyan

STAN Angel

Sargis Badalyan is the founder of the Moscow based company ‘SIMS-2’, which is one of the leading suppliers of medical equipment (breathalyzers and equipment for the disabled people) in Russia. In 2016, he founded Arides company in Armenia, which manufactures the above equipment in Yerevan, and the Barry company, which sells this equipment in Armenia. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ayb School. Sargis Badalyan graduated from the Yerevan Polytechnic Institute in 1987 and until 1990 worked as a design engineer at the Armaviakompleks enterprise.

Sascha Gharibyan

STAN Angel

Sascha B. Garibyan is the director at BAAM VC who previously held a number of C-level positions as a marketing specialist in Germany. He was responsible for up to 20 million euros annually for companies such as ZWILLING, Google, Sony, Ideal Standard, Ratiopharm, Bayer, Solarlux, Busch-Jaeger. With BAAM VC located in Yerevan, he is focusing now as an investor on developing sustainable innovations with all his expertise and in-depth knowledge of European, and German markets in particular.

Sassoon Kosian

STAN Angel

Sassoon Kosian is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of experience in Machine Learning, AI and Data Science. Sassoon has applied his expertise across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and telecom industries in the US. His broad areas of expertise include evangelizing, designing and building Machine Learning/AI products and solutions that bring significant value to businesses. He is known as a creative leader and advisor to his partners and clients. Sassoon also has experience collaborating with and influencing business leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Sassoon holds a leadership position as the corporate vice president, Data Science for New York Life Insurance Company where he is leading a team of data scientists to develop and execute advanced analytics and AI solutions. He has also served as a senior director of Data Science for AIG and led a data science team to create machine learning solutions for the commercial distribution business. Prior to his role at AIG, Sassoon served as the head of Methodology (Data Science) for EXL Service where he advised and built products and solutions for numerous corporate clients across multiple industries.
Sassoon grew up in Armenia and moved to the US in 1998. He obtained his master’s degree in economics from the University of Essex and Central European University, a master’s degree in political science from the American University of Armenia, as well as a master’s degree in physics from Yerevan State University.
In addition to his corporate roles, Sassoon also has a second career as an artist where he applies creativity without bounds. His sculptures and paintings have been shown in numerous exhibitions across the US and are held in many private collections.

Sergey Yengoyan

STAN Angel

Sergey Yengoyan has been a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix since 2019, focusing on payments.
Prior to that, Sergey worked at a Silicon Valley startup called Aarki, which exited successfully in 2021.
At Aarki, Sergey was the first hire in Yerevan and helped build an engineering team there prior to moving to United States, where he worked on ramping up the ad studio, as well as the real time bidding infrastructure and the machine learning engine for online ad auctions.
Sergey is passionate about investing in Armenia, especially in the tech sector, and his most recent angel investment is in the wearable startup Embry Tech.
Sergey grew up in Armenia and moved to the US in 2013. He obtained his master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Yerevan State University summa cum laude.

Stephan Reckie

STAN Angel

Stephan Reckie is the co-founder and CEO of Angelus Funding, a trust-based global angel network investing in innovative and meaningful opportunities. He is the executive director of Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) Space, a global ecosystem for Astropreneurs, and serves on the executive committee of European Business Angels Network (EBAN) Space. Stephan is a co-Founder and CEO of Edge of Space, a company enabling STEM access to space for students globally. Stephan serves on the board of directors of numerous impactful companies, including University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) and has personally made 39 investments since 2012. He is also an adjunct professor at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver, teaching entrepreneurial presentation and sales methods. Prior to Angelus Funding, Stephan served in several international executive roles including COO of DigiLink Software, a China-based embedded video solutions developer, and the director of North American Sales at India-based Ittiam Systems. While as the founding director of EMEA Operations for Telogy Networks, his company was acquired by Texas Instruments. Stephan holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He is a second-generation Armenian Russian and a true native New Yorker, fluent in 5 languages. He enjoys traveling the world and has flown over 7.5 million miles, the equivalent of 15 moon missions. Stephan is a “professional" volunteer for numerous impactful organizations and an active community leader. He resides in Golden, Colorado with his family.

Vahag Karayan

STAN Angel

Vahag Karayan is a seasoned Technology & Business Executive, Angel Investor and Entrepreneur.
He has gone from NASA Engineer to leading large organizations in entertainment, medical device and defense (DARPA). His breadth of knowledge, cross-industry and disciplinary expertise are unparalleled.
Currently, he is the co-founder and the CEO of BrandLens Inc. (brandlens.io), a new generation short form SaaS video startup.
As a lifelong learner, Vahag has a passion for the human brain & behavior, economics and technology.
He holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson, a master's degree in Computer Science and a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Vahram Sukyas

STAN Angel

Vahram is the Chief Technology Officer at VIQ Solutions and a 20+ year veteran of the technology industry with a diverse background in engineering and scaling B2B/B2C/B2E digital products and platforms, cloud technologies and cloud native architectures, AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and technology operations. Prior to joining VIQ, Vahram was the SVP of Application & Network Technologies at Warner Bros., where he had responsibility for a portfolio of B2C/B2B applications, global network and infrastructure, cloud engineering and architecture, and employee productivity tools. Prior to that, Vahram was a technology executive at Technicolor’s M- GO division, where he played an instrumental role in launching and scaling the M-GO platform to millions of devices across multiple platforms.

Yervand Sarkisyan

STAN Angel

Yervand is a seasoned investor in early stage tech ventures in UK, US and Armenia. He has particular interests in AI, ML and deep tech. Yervand is based in London, UK. He is a founding partner of Granatus Ventures, the first venture capital firm investing in Armenian ecosystem. Some of the companies that he advised, invested and served on boards of are: Codesignal (tech assessment), Superannotate (AI labelling), gg (on-demand transportation), Saatchi Art (leading global art marketplace), Sololearn (code learning), Activeloop (AI database), Modelfront (machine translation) Benivo (relocation), and Embodied (Moxie robot). Yervand is also an active strategic advisor helping startups grow.

Zarik Boghossian

STAN Angel

Dr. Zarik Boghossian is a passionate serial innovator, entrepreneur, educator, and angel investor, who has been leading multinational teams for 35 years in creating advanced technologies and solutions spanning various domains, including Digital Media & Signage, On-Demand Services, Social networking, legal, Solar energy, e-commerce solutions, Augmented Reality, Web-3 & AI, and Aerospace systems. Notably, he played a pivotal role in developing mission-critical Electric Power System Flight Software for NASA's International Space Station.
Over the past 18 years, Zarik has been a key figure in Armenia's IT industry and as the Co-Founder and CTO of Wovenmedia, with its subsidiary Wovenmedia Armenia. Zarik leads the development efforts of its 4-th generation patented Digital Media Solution currently being used by Sams Club, a Walmart company.
Additionally, as a Professor at Pepperdine University for 15 years, Zarik imparts his expertise to business students by teaching Entrepreneurship, International Management, and Social Entrepreneurship courses. As a public speaker, Zarik promotes the importance of leadership, kindness, and imagination in life through his trademarked concepts "Leadership as a Service™" and "Imagine Always™."

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Դուք համաձայնում եք օգտագործել Կայքը միայն օրինական նպատակներով և այնպիսի եղանակով, որը չի ոտնահարում որևէ երրորդ անձի իրավունքները կամ չի սահմանափակում կամ խոչընդոտում որևէ երրորդ անձի կողմից Կայքի օգտագործումը:Մենք չենք երաշխավորում, որ սույն Կայքը կամ Կայքում պարունակվող նյութերում պարունակվող գործառույթները կլինեն անխափան կամ առանց սխալների, թերությունները կշտկվեն, կամ որ Կայքը կամ այն հասանելի դարձնող սերվերը զերծ կլինեն վիրուսներից կամ սխալներից կամ որ ներկայացնում է նյութերի ամբողջական ֆունկցիոնալությունը, ճշգրտությունն ու հուսալիությունը:Հասանելիություն Ծառայություններին
Հասանելիություն ստանալով Ծառայություններին՝ Դուք երաշխավորում եք, որ.
Դուք իրավասու եք կնքել պարտադիր իրավաբանական ուժ ունեցող պայմանագրեր,
Գրանցման համար Ձեր ներկայացրած բոլոր տեղեկությունները ճշմարիտ են և հավաստի,
Դուք կպահպանեք նման տեղեկատվության ճշմարտացիությունը և
Ձեր կողմից Ծառայությունների օգտագործումը չի խախտում որևէ գործող օրենք կամ կանոնակարգ:Նվիրատվությունները
Դուք համաձայնում եք գումար փոխանցել մեզ՝ որպես նվիրատվություն:
Դուք հասկանում եք, որ Ձեր նվիրատվությունը ուղղվելու է մեր և/կամ մեր գործընկերների կողմից իրականացվող ծրագրերի և մեր կանոնադրական նպատակների աջակցությանը:Վճարային համակարգեր
Երրորդ կողմ հանդիսացող ծառայություն մատուցողներ
Մենք կարող ենք օգտագործել երրորդ կողմ հանդիսացող վճարային համակարգեր մեր Կայքում նվիրատվություններ հավաքելու համար: Նվիրատվության ընթացքում վճարային ծառայություններ մատուցող երրորդ կողմը կարող է Ձեր կրեդիտ քարտը թողարկողից ստանալ և կիրառել վարկային քարտի թարմացված տեղեկատվություն՝ կանխելու համար Ձեր վճարման կամ բաժանորդագրության խափանումը հին կամ անվավեր քարտի պատճառով: Վարկային քարտի թարմացված տեղեկատվությունը տրամադրվում է վճարային ծառայություններ մատուցող երրորդ կողմին՝ Ձեր վարկային քարտ թողարկողի հայեցողությամբ: Ձեր վարկային քարտ թողարկողը կարող է Ձեզ իրավունք տալ հրաժարվել թարմացման ծառայությունից: Եթե Դուք ցանկանում եք դա անել, խնդրում ենք կապվել Ձեր կրեդիտ քարտի թողարկողի հետ:
Դուք համաձայնում եք, որ մենք պատասխանատվություն չենք կրում Ձեր հաշվից կատարված վճարումների պատճառով առաջացած բանկային վճարների համար:Վերադարձի քաղաքականություն
Մենք երախտապարտ ենք մեր առաքելությանն աջակցելու համար ստացված բոլոր նվիրատվությունների համար: Օրենքով սահմանված սահմանափակումների և բարեգործական նվիրատվությունների բնույթից ելնելով՝ մենք չենք կարող վերադարձնել նվիրատվությունն այն ստանալուց հետո: Այնուամենայնիվ, եթե կարծում եք, որ Ձեր նվիրատվությունը սխալմամբ է կատարվել, խնդրում ենք կապ հաստատել մեզ հետ: Բոլոր սխալ կամ չարտոնված նվիրատվությունները վերադարձվում են վճարման սկզբնական եղանակով:Հեղինակային իրավունքների սահմանափակումները
Կայքում տեղադրված նյութերի ամբողջական կամ մասնակի օգտագործումն առևտևային նպատակներով կամ հրապարակումը առանց մեր նախնական թույլտվության խստիվ արգելվում է: Սույն Օգտագործման պայմաններում պարունակվող որևէ դրույթ չի կարող դիտարկվել որպես մեր կողմից Կայքում ցուցադրված որևէ նյութի օգտագործման նպատակով դրա նկատմամբ լիցենզիայի տրամադրում:
Կայքում ցուցադրված տարրերը կարող են պատճենվել անձնական օգտագործման համար` պայմանով, որ հեղինակի և աղբյուրի նշումը ևս կպատճենվեն և փոփոխություններ չեն կատարվի: Այնուամենայնիվ, որոշ տեքստեր և լուսանկարներ կարող են հրապարակվել սույն Կայքում՝ համապատասխան իրավատերերի (որոնք մենք չենք) թույլտվությամբ: Նման տեքստերի և լուսանկարների բոլոր հեղինակային իրավունքները վերապահված են դրանց իրավատերերին, և դրանք պատճենելու կամ այլ կերպ օգտագործելու թույլտվությունը պետք է հայցվի և ստացվի անմիջապես իրավատիրոջից:Երրորդ անձանց վեբ կայքերը
Կայքը կարող է պարունակել հղումներ դեպի այլ վեբ կայքեր: Բոլոր այդպիսի հղումները տրամադրվում են Ձեր հարմարավետության համար, և Ձեր կողմից նման վեբ կայքերի օգտագործումը կկարգավորվի տվյալ վեբ կայքերի կիրառելի օգտագործման պայմաններով և գաղտնիության քաղաքականությամբ: Մենք պատասխանատվություն չենք կրում արտաքին վեբ կայքերի ճշգրտության, բովանդակության, կամ հասանելիության համար:Եթե ունեք հարցեր սույն Օգտագործման պայմանների կամ Կայքի օգտագործման վերաբերյալ, խնդրում ենք կապ հաստատել մեզ հետ՝
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Գաղտնիության Քաղաքականություն

«Գիտության և տեխնոլոգիաների հրեշտակների ցանց» հիմնադրամը («մենք», «մեզ» կամ «մեր») պարտավորություն է ստանձնում կատարելու օրենքով նախատեսված իր պարտավորությունները և պաշտպանելու այն անձանց իրավունքներն ու ազատությունները, որոնց անձնական տվյալները հավաքագրվում են մեր կողմից մեր գործունեության ընթացքում:
Մենք օգտագործում ենք Ձեր մասին հավաքագրված տեղեկատվությունը հետևյալ կերպ.
Որպեսզի Ձեզ տրամադրենք Ձեր կողմից պահանջված կամ ակնկալվող տեղեկատվությունն ու աջակցությունը մեր և Ձեր միջև համագործակցության շրջանակում։
Որպեզի ներառենք Ձեզ մեր տեղեկագրի թողարկումներին, և տեղեկացնենք մեր առաջիկա միջոցառումների ու նախագծերի մասին, որոնք մեր կարծիքով կարող են հետաքրքրել Ձեզ։
Ըստ Ձեր ցանկության՝ մեր միջոցառումներին, քննարկումներին և այլ գործունեությանը Ձեր մասնակցությունը թույլատրելու համար։
Որպեսզի օգտագործենք Ձեր անձնական տվյալները, ներառյալ՝ Ձեր մասնակցությամբ լուսանկարները կամ տեսանյութերը, տարբեր մեդիա հարթակներում, այդ թվում՝ սոցիալական հարթակներում:
Վիճակագրություն և այլ բնույթի հաշվետվությւններ պատրաստելու և կազմելու համար։
Ձեր հարցումներն ուսումնասիրելու և դրանց անմիջապես ընթացք տալու համար։
Ձեր անձնական տվյալները բացահայտելու կամ դրանք փոխանցելու համար, եթե մենք օրենքով պարտավորված ենք այդպես անել։
Մենք չենք մշակի Ձեր անձնական տվյալները որևէ նպատակով, որը կհակասի վերոշարադրյալին կամ արգելված է օրենքով։
Ձեր նախընտրությունների բացահայտման, անհատականացման և Կայքի օգտագործման բարելավման նպատակով օգտագործվում են «cookie» ֆայլեր: Եթե չեք ցանկանում օգտագործել «cookie» ֆայլեր, ապա պետք է փոխեք Ձեր ցանցային դիտարկիչի կարգավորումները: Դուք պետք է տեղյակ լինեք, որ «cookie» ֆայլերի անջատումը կարող է հանգեցնել Կայք մուտք գործելու անհնարինության:
Ձեր անձնական տվյալների մշակմանը համաձայնություն տալու ամսաթիվ է համարվում Կայք Ձեր անձնական տվյալների մուտքագրման ամսաթիվը:Մենք իրականացնում ենք համապատասխան տեխնիկական և կազմակերպչական միջոցառումները կամ ապահովում ենք դրանց իրականացումը՝ մեր կողմից հավաքագրվող և պահվող տեղեկատվությունը դրա անօրինական կամ պատահական հասանելիությունից, անձնական տվյալների ոչնչացումից, փոփոխումից, արգելափակումից, պատճենելուց, տարածելուց, ինչպես նաև այլ անօրինական գործողություններից պաշտպանելու համար։
Թեև մենք ջանք չենք խնայում Ձեր անձնական տվյալների անվտանգությունն ապահովելու համար, խնդրում ենք նկատի ունենալ, որ ինտերնետով փոխանցվող տեղեկությունների անվտանգությունը երաշխավորել հնարավոր չէ։ Ուստի, ինտերնետով անձնական տվյալների որևէ փոխանցում, ներառյալ Կայքում այդպիսի տվյալների մուտքագրման ընթացքը, կատարվում է Ձեր անձնական պատասխանատվությամբ:
Տվյալների սուբյեկտի իրավունքները
Հանդիսանալով տվյալների սուբյեկտ՝ Դուք ունեք որոշակի իրավունքներ, որոնցից կարող եք օգտվել, եթե մենք տիրապետում կամ մշակում ենք Ձեր անձնական տվյալները: Մասնավորապես՝
Հասանելիության իրավունք – Դուք իրավունք ունեք խնդրելու տրամադրել մեր կողմից Ձեր վերաբերյալ պահվող տեղեկատվության օրինակը:
Ուղղումներ կատարելու իրավունք – Դուք իրավունք ունեք ուղղելու մեր կողմից Ձեր վերաբերյալ պահվող ոչ ստույգ և թերի տվյալները:
Մոռացված լինելու իրավունք – որոշակի հանգամանքների առկայության դեպքում, Դուք իրավունք ունեք խնդրելու վերացնել մեր կողմից Ձեր վերաբերյալ պահվող բոլոր տեղեկությունները:
Մշակումը սահմանափակելու իրավունք – որոշակի հանգամանքների առկայության դեպքում, Դուք իրավունք ունեք սահմանափակելու Ձեր անձնական տվյալների մշակումը:
Տեղափոխելու իրավունք – Դուք իրավունք ունեք պահանջելու մեր կողմից պահվող Ձեր անձնական տվյալները փոխանցել այլ կազմակերպությունների:
Առարկելու իրավունք – Դուք իրավունք ունեք առարկելու Ձեր անձնական տվյալների մշակման որոշակի եղանակների դեմ, ինչպես նաև խնդրելու դադարեցնել կամ սահմանափակել Ձեր անձնական տվյալների մշակումը:Նշված իրավունքներն իրականացնելու համար, խնդրում ենք կապ հաստատել մեզ հետ՝ «Կոնտակտային տվյալներ» բաժնում նշված կոնտակտային տվյալների միջոցով: Եթե մենք մերժում ենք Ձեր դիմումը մուտքի իրավունքով, ապա մենք կտրամադրենք պատճառը: Դուք իրավունք ունեք բողոքելու, ինչպես նշված է «Բողոքներ» բաժնում։
Եթե ցանկանում եք լրացուցիչ տեղեկություններ ստանալ Ձեր անձնական տվյալների մշակման վերաբերյալ, կամ դիմել մեզ շտկելու, թարմացնելու կամ ջնջելու Ձեզ վերաբերող ցանկացած անձնական տվյալ, ապա կարող եք դիմել մեզ՝ դա անելու խնդրանքով [email protected] էլ. հասցեով: Միևնույն ժամանակ, Ձեր գաղտնիությունը և անվտանգությունը պաշտպանելու համար, մենք կարող ենք ողջամիտ քայլեր ձեռնարկել Ձեր ինքնությունը ստուգելու համար՝ նախքան Ձեր դիմումի հիման վրա որևէ քայլ ձեռնարկելը (օրինակ՝ պահանջել որպեսզի նշեք այն էլեկտրոնային փոստի հասցեն, որը Դուք նախկինում հաստատել եք կայքում):Անձնական տվյալների մշակման հիմքը
Մենք կմշակենք անձնական տվյալները միայն, երբ կունենանք օրինական հիմք անձնական տվյալների մշակման համար: Տվյալների մշակման օրինական հիմքը կախված կլինի հավաքագրված տեղեկատվության բնույթից և մեր կողմից օգտագործման նպատակներից, բայց կլինի ներքոնշյալներից մեկը կամ մի քանիսը.
Համաձայնություն. Դուք տվել եք Ձեր համաձայնությունը մեզ՝ Ձեր անձնական տվյալները որոշակի նպատակով մշակելու համար:
Պայմանագիր. Մշակումն անհրաժեշտ է մեր հետ կնքած պայմանագրի նպատակներով կամ այն պատճառով, որ Դուք մեզ խնդրել եք որոշակի քայլեր ձեռնարկել նախքան պայմանագիր կնքելը:
Իրավական պարտավորություն. Մշակումն անհրաժեշտ է, որպեսզի մենք կատարենք մեր իրավական պարտավորությունները:
Կենսական շահեր. Մշակումն անհրաժեշտ է ինչ-որ մեկի կյանքը պաշտպանելու համար:
Օրինական շահեր. Մշակումն անհրաժեշտ է մեր օրինական շահերի կամ երրորդ անձանց օրինական շահերի պաշտպանության համար:
Այս նպատակների համար մենք կարող ենք հավաքագրել Ձեր անձնական տվյալները, այդ թվում՝ անունը, ազգանունը, ծննդյան ամսաթիվը, ազգությունը, բնակության երկիրը, էլ. փոստի հասցեները, կոնտակտները, տվյալները, որոնք ավտոմատ կերպով ներկայացվում են Կայքի էջերի միջոցով (ներառյալ՝ IP հասցեն, Կայքի այցելությունների աղբյուրը և որոնումների կամ գովազդային հարցումների մասին տեղեկատվությունը, օգտագործողի սարքի վերաբերյալ տվյալները, մկնիկի հպումները, Կայքի էջերի տարրերի վրա սեղմումները, լրացմանի դաշտերը, էջերի դիտումները, ազդաժապավենների մասին տեղեկությունները և տեսանյութերի դիտումները, լսարանի սեգմենտը բնութագրող տվյալներ, սեսիայի պարամետրերը, այցելության ժամանակի և տևողության վերաբերյալ տեղեկություններ, «cookie» ֆայլերում զետեղված նույնացուցիչները։Անձնական տվյալների պահման ժամկետը
Մենք պահելու ենք Ձեր անձնական տվյալներն այնքան ժամանակ, քանի դեռ դրանք այլևս անհրաժեշտ չեն այն նպատակների համար, որոնց համար հավաքագրվել են կամ այլ կերպ պահանջվում կամ թույլատրվում է օրենքով։ Այդ ժամանակից հետո մենք կամ կջնջենք կամ անանուն կդարձնենք Ձեր անձնական տվյալները կամ, եթե դա անհնար է, ապահով կպահենք Ձեր անձնական տվյալները և կբացառենք դրանց հետագա օգտագործումը, մինչ հնարավոր կլինի դրանք ջնջել։
Դուք կարող եք հետ կանչել Ձեր անձնական տվյալները մշակելու համաձայնությունը էլ. փոստով՝ օգտագործելով ստորև նշված Կոնտակտային տվյալները: Երբ մենք ստանանք անձնական տվյալները մշակելու համաձայնությունը հետ կանչելու վերաբերյալ Ձեր ծանուցումը, մենք կջնջենք Ձեր անձնական տվյալները շտեմարաններից՝ տեղակայված ներքին և (կամ) արտաքին ցանցերում:Անվտանգությունը և պատասխանատվությունը
Մենք պատասխանատվություն չենք կրում անձնական տվյալների կորստի կամ բացահայտման համար, եթե այդպիսի տվյալները.
հայտնվում են հանրային տիրույթում՝ նախքան կորելը կամ բացահայտվելը,
ինքնուրույն մշակվել են երրորդ անձանց կողմից,
ձեռք են բերվել երրորդ անձանց կողմից Կայքի ֆայլերին չթույլատրված մուտքի միջոցով,
բացահայտվել են Ձեր համաձայնությամբ:
Դուք պատասխանատու եք ներկայացված անձնական տվյալների օրինականության, ճշգրտության և ճշմարտացիության համար` համաձայն գործող օրենսդրության:Կոնտակտային տվյալները
Հարցերի կամ դիմումների դեպքում խնդրում ենք կապ հաստատել մեզ հետ հետևյալ հասցեով․
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Մենք կարող ենք ժամանակ առ ժամանակ առանց Ձեզ տեղեկացնելու թարմացնել կամ լրացումներ կատարել սույն Քաղաքականության մեջ՝ օրենքին կամ փոփոխվող ներքին քաղաքականությանն այն համապատասխանեցնելու համար։ Յուրաքանչյուր թարմացում, տվյալ փոփոխության ամսաթվով, կհրապարակվի Կայքում։ Ուստի՝ խնդրում ենք երբեմն այցելել այս էջ՝ վստահ լինելու, որ շարունակում եք գոհ մնալ Քաղաքականության գործող տարբերակից։Եզրափակիչ դրույթները
Սույն Քաղաքականությունը տարածվում է միայն սույն Կայքի վրա: Մենք չենք վերահսկում և պատասխանատվություն չենք կրում երրորդ անձանց կայքերի համար, որոնց կարող եք անցնել սույն Կայքում հասանելի հղումների միջոցով: