Sam McAfee
Product and Leadership Coach, Author
Innovative technologies is Armenia's fastest-growing industry and Armenian Virtual Bridge is making it possible for Silicon Valley to sit up and take notice. Established as a partnership among Armenia's Ministry of High Technology Industry and the AGBU Silicon Valley, this initiative empowers a new class of high tech founders and startups in Armenia to gain access to the Silicon Valley ecosystem, including tech companies seeking for advanced solutions, venture capitalists, marketers and academia looking for the next game-changing innovation or scientific breakthrough to propel the industry forward.
Through Armenian Virtual Bridge, Armenia's most promising startups and inventors interface and interact with the Silicon Valley elite through well-defined acceleration and incubation programs, including training workshops, seminars, pitch days and networking events, raising awareness of Armenia's competitive advantages as an excellent place to invest and do business in the high tech space.
Out of hundreds of applications, Armenian Virtual Bridge selects the top 15 individuals and companies in fields as varied as robotics, cybersecurity, e-commerce, ed-tech, digital arts, design and more. ensure that Armenia maintains industry dominance in the region and attracts foreign investors worldwide.
An eight-week program with comprehensively designed training workshops, seminars and engagement opportunities offer further development of business strategies and soft skills.
Industry leaders bring in critical perspectives for startups. Learn about emerging technological trends in industries like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, internet-of-things and autonomous vehicles, as well as advice on leadership, company culture, and presentation/pitch skills. These areas of conversation are essential for developing a well-rounded approach to business success in the competitive technology sector.