Hambardzum Kaghketsyan is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and ecosystem builder dedicated to advancing frontier technologies and innovation-driven entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of SmartGateVC, one of Armenia’s pioneering venture capital funds, he has played a key role in shaping the country’s startup and investment landscape. His experience spans venture capital, blockchain, public policy, and founder acceleration, with a focus on supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs building transformative technologies. As a STAN Angel, Hambardzum brings deep expertise in early-stage investing, ecosystem development, and emerging technologies to help founders scale impactful ventures.