Introducing STAN's Board of Trustees: Igor Khalatian, Ruben Arutyunyan, Avetis Antaplyan, Alexandre Meterissian, and Suzanna Shamakhyan

We are happy to announce that Hayk Harutyunyan has joined STAN! Hayk brings a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, manager, and sustainability advisor.

We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Zarik Boghossian, a passionate serial innovator, entrepreneur, educator, and angel investor has joined STAN.

We're thrilled to announce that Hovhannes Mardirossian, a President Emeritus, Life Time Member, and Chairman of Technology and Education at Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America (AESA), North Eastern Section, has joined STAN as an Angel Investor.

Congratulations, your startup received the message that it was selected to pitch to STAN Angels. What's next? We’ve prepared detailed guidelines and recommendations for you explaining what our pitching sessions look like and how to best prepare to maximize your chance for success.

STAN portfolio teams had an awesome second quarter of 2023. From joining prestigious accelerator programs to expanding into new markets, STAN portfolio startups are making waves.

On June 2nd, 2023, the Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) organized its 13th pitching session, bringing STAN angels and startups together to turn their ideas into reality or expand their current products by utilizing additional resources and guidance.

BrandLens is an innovative video creation platform that simplifies generating and engaging with user-generated video content. With BrandLens, brands can effortlessly create authentic videos in collaboration with their community, customers, fans, or anyone else. The best part? No need for additional apps or downloads. The founders of BrandLens, Vahag Karayan and Gugo Martikyan, are STAN angels.

On May 9th, join STAN for an informative event on "Why should you invest in Armenian startups in times of Global Crisis?" marking STAN's 5th anniversary. Date & Time: May 9th, 5:30 PM PDT

We are delighted to announce the addition of Art Ghazaryan to the STAN team as a new angel investor. Art brings a wealth of experience and professional expertise that aligns with STAN's mission and objectives.

Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) is thrilled to announce the successful investment made by its angels in Saima following STAN's 12th pitching session on February 24, 2023.

We're happy to introduce the newest angel joining STAN, Vahram Sukyas, a tech industry veteran with over 20 years of experience!

We're delighted to introduce another fantastic angel joining our STAN community, Hratch Sofoian, a seasoned professional management consultant with a passion for all things digital, data, and B2B!

STAN portfolio teams had an awesome first quarter of 2023. Let's take a look at the impressive accomplishments of our portfolio startups and their ambitions for the future.

STAN have established the objectives in 2030, which originated from the EBAN manifesto for a gender-balanced startup ecosystem.

The Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) hosted its 12th pitching session on February 24, 2023, where STAN angels got together to meet the startups aiming to transform their ideas into reality or scale their existing products with additional resources and guidance.

Here are some key takeaways on what not to do when pitching your startup idea to investors, based on the insights shared by our guest speakers during a recent info meeting prior to the 12th STAN Pitching session.

We are excited to announce that the STAN has joined forces with other notable entrepreneurs and investors, including Vahe Kuzoyan, Co-Founder of Service Titan, and Cal Henderson, Co-Founder of Slack, to invest in PopUp School. PopUp School is an innovative EdTech platform that provides personalized e-learning for grades 8-12 students. The platform focuses on matching teaching and learning styles to create impactful learning experiences.

Apply to STAN! Application Submission Instructions through GUST platform. All you need to know.

We are gearing up for the next STAN pitching session planned for Friday, 24 February 2023, and we’re happy to share some of the highlights of the “From Local to Global: How to Grow Your Startup” event we hosted at FAST creative campus recently. Three Armenian startups and participants of the STAN investment program – Denovo Sciences, doodooc, and HopShop, shared their success stories of going from small beginnings in Armenia to the global stage and the journeys they took.