As a British-Armenian innovator in the Pacific-Northwest, I am a serial tech entrepreneur and intrapreneur, revered for my embrace of directness and radical candor. My journey in technology and engineering has led to the co-founding of three highly innovative deeptech startups (2 x SAAS B2B and 1 x Cleantech Hardware). Finding myself drawn more and more to projects that use technology to make social and/or environmental impact!
In addition to entrepreneurship, I have extensive experience mentoring, having guided over 460 companies and seen over 6000 pitches. This mentoring experience has been further enriched by organizing, leading and facilitating Startup Weekends, Hackathons, and specialized programs like the Ocean Technology Innovation Sprint, the Lean Launch workshop series, and the Design Thinking-based Innovation Dash series. These initiatives have cumulatively engaged over 300 individuals nationwide, introducing them to robust, multi-day innovation methodologies and processes.
Through my experiences in Techstars and NSF i-Corps, my passion for technology innovation has deepened, particularly in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and emerging space technologies. These interests reflect the innovative and forward-thinking culture of the Pacific-Northwest. My DiSC profile identifies me as a strong "D" personality type, resonating with results, challenges, and action – traits I bring to diverse and critically-minded teams.
My areas of expertise include Product Management, Startup Ecosystem Building, Innovation Facilitation, International Business Development, Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking processes. I am also skilled in Marketing and Communications, Engineering Product Design, Multicultural Team Growth, Fundraising, and Networking. These competencies are instrumental in my efforts to drive technological advancements and address environmental challenges.
As a thought leader in the tech community, I actively engage in discussions around sustainable technology and environmental stewardship, my efforts are underpinned by my belief in the power of technology to bring about positive change, both socially and environmentally.
