Science and Technology Angels Network

15/06/2026

📢Join us in Paris on June 18 for our panel with industry leaders from across the globe! The panel will discuss best practices of angel investing, current trends in the startup ecosystem and the growing ties between France, Armenia and Europe in general.

Julien Schmitt, Program Director, EU4Innovation East: Julien has 20+ years of experience in strategy and development, collaborating with public and private sectors across Europe, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. He specializes in innovation, strategic planning, and internationalization. Fluent in six languages, he has worked with Expertise France for over eight years and is currently the Director of the EU4Innovation East Project.

Yelena Ambartsumian, Co-Chair, STAN New York Chapter: Yelena is a legal strategist and fractional general counsel dedicated to helping SaaS and AI-driven startups navigate the complex intersection of innovation and regulation. As an investor and advisor, she specializes in preparing early-stage companies for institutional capital by ensuring they have the governance and privacy foundations required to scale. As a STAN Angel, Yelena leverages her dual perspective as a certified legal expert and a former tech founder to help startups build defensible, compliant, and "investment-ready" businesses.

Ara Yeromian, Managing Director at Teachers' Venture Growth: he is responsible for executing TVG's strategy for direct investments in Europe where he leads fintech and Enterprise Software sector investments, working closely with companies including Alan, ComplyAdvantage, Vinted, Lendable and Quantexa. He partners with founders with bold missions, looking to expand their product offering, scale geographically, and become the leaders in their markets. Ara previously worked at Temasek, Ares Management and Credit Suisse.

Moderator: Thomas Kurkdjian, Co-Chair, STAN Paris Chapter

📆 Event Details: June 18, 2026, at Station F, Paris

👇RSVP link in the comments.

In partnership with: CCIFA
Supported by: Simply Technologies, Tono Law Group, and Ambart Law

12/06/2026

🇫🇷 STAN Tour comes to Paris on June 18, right in the heart of VivaTech week.

Join us for an evening at Station F bringing together founders, angels, and ecosystem players to discuss dos and don’ts of angel investing as well as opportunities for innovation given by ongoing strategic development between France, Europe and Armenia.

Here is what to expect:

• Expert Panel Discussion: Dive into Angel Investing in the age of AI, global tech trends and their impact on investments, and the growing cooperation between France and Armenia.
• Startup Showcase: Discover cutting-edge startups and see firsthand how innovation is reshaping the ecosystem.
• Networking: Post event gathering for informal communication.

📅 Date: June 18, 2026
🕖 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CET
📍 Location: Station F, Paris

🔗 More details and RSVP link in the comments.
Spots are limited and attendance is by confirmation only.

Paris Chapter People: Thomas Kurkdjian, Hayk Hovhannisyan, Irina Arzumanyan, Astghik Khachatryan, Sevan Karian, Stephane Boghossian, Armen Mnatzkanian, Hayk Hovhannisyan.

In partnership with: CCIFA

Supported by: Simply Technologies, Tono Law Group, and Ambart Law

10/06/2026

💭Building a successful company requires a shift in how you think.

To celebrate the opening of our STAN New York Chapter at Malin Chelsea on June 2, we brought industry leaders to discuss what it takes to grow a business today. One of the key ideas of the evening was the major difference between working at a big corporation versus a startup.

Large companies provide a structure where professionals learn the ropes. Startups demand dedication and a willingness to build from scratch.

Our speakers noted that working at a startup functions as a practical business school. The environment requires teams to handle different responsibilities, which teaches resilience when facing challenges.

🩵We thank our moderator Avetis Antaplyan and panelists Valentina Poghosyan, Avak Kahvejian, and Igor Khalatian, for sharing their knowledge and setting a high standard for our future NYC events.

👇🏻Watch the full panel highlight below to catch all the insights.

https://youtu.be/oO7u9KG72sM

June 2, 2026. The Malin Chelsea.Moderator:Avetis Antaplyan, STAN...

05/06/2026

🌍"What should have scattered us, instead produced a globally networked, disproportionately ambitious diaspora."

During NY Tech Week, at The Malin Chelsea, Yelena Ambartsumian delivered an opening address for the STAN New York chapter launch that went far beyond typical tech ecosystem talking points. As the co-chair of STAN NYC and founder of AMBART LAW PLLC, she challenged us to look at our history not as a narrative of victimhood, but as a blueprint for anti-fragility.

For generations, this globally decentralized network operated on accident and necessity. If you needed an open door, you flipped through a phone book looking for a familiar last name. STAN’s mission is to institutionalize that network. We are building a structured engine designed to accelerate capital, talent, and deep tech ideas.

👇🏻Full speech in the video. Yelena's words are worth it.

Supported by Simply Technologies, Tono Law Group, AMBART LAW PLLC

03/06/2026

To our incredible LA volunteers: THANK YOU! 🙌

You leveled up the entire experience. From the early setup to keeping every detail moving behind the scenes, you created the space where founders and investors could truly connect. That's the heartbeat of this event, and you absolutely nailed it.

We simply couldn't do this without your energy and dedication.

01/06/2026

🚀We are excited to announce our investment in Captain (YC W26).

Captain is building a file content search engine for AI agents. It searches large volumes of documents, images, audio, and video with state-of-the-art accuracy out of the box. No custom setup required; it’s simple, fast, and built for scale.

STAN is proud to be one of the investors backing Captain alongside Y Combinator, Handshake Ventures, Edison Capital, a16z Scout, Theo Browne, and other notable investors and angels.

We are excited to support Captain founders Lewis Polansky and Edgar Babajanyan on this journey and wish them continued success as they build Captain into a category-defining company.

👉🏻Check them out at runcaptain.com

29/05/2026

Exceptional panel discussion with experts from diverse fields! 🎙️

🚀Meet the builders, backers, and operators driving global ambition. This conversation, featuring STAN partners and angels, will explore how we can leverage the global STAN and broader Armenian networks to back high-potential founders.

Moderator:
Avetis Antaplyan, STAN Angel, Co-Chair of STAN LA Chapter & CEO of HIRECLOUT

Panelists:
Avak Kahvejian, General Partner at Flagship Pioneering
Igor Khalatian, Ph.D., STAN Co-Founder & Chairman and CEO of Ideal Match
Valentina P., Chief Compliance Officer at MongoDB

One stage. One conversation worth having.

👇Register through the link in comments

📆Save the Date:
June 2 at The Malin Chelsea. See you there.

Co-chaired by Yelena Ambartsumian

Supported by Simply Technologies, Tono Law Group, AMBART LAW PLLC

29/05/2026

STAN’s 27th pitching session was a success ✅

On May 26, 7 innovative startups took the stage at Los Angeles, CBRE Glendale, sparking a room full of energy that lasted long after the final pitch. What started as decks turned into deep conversations and lasting connections.

That's what we build these events for.

STAN Tour 2026 is officially in motion!

🤝 In partnership with Triple S Ventures
💼 Special thanks to our supporters: AMBART LAW PLLC, Simply Technologies, and Tono Law Group

Chapter co-chairs: Avetis Antaplyan, Avag Simonyan

Next stop: New York City! 🗽 Join us on June 2 at The Malin Chelsea. See you there!

28/05/2026

🌟 Huge thanks to CBRE Glendale for once again opening your doors to STAN for our LA Pitch & Connect event!

We are incredibly grateful to the team at 234 S Brand Blvd for hosting such an evening of conversations between founders and investors.

Looking forward to continuing our collaboration and building more connections in the future. 🚀

In partnership with Triple S Ventures
Supported by AMBART LAW, Simply Technologies, Tono Law Group

25/05/2026

🌟Edmund Mokhtarian joins STAN as our newest angel.

Edmund is a Partner at DLA Piper, a global law firm, where he advises technology companies and investors at every stage of growth, from formation and early financing through late-stage investment, mergers and acquisitions, and successful exits. His work spans some of the fastest-evolving sectors, including artificial intelligence, cleantech/climatetech, blockchain, and industrials.

Edmund received his J.D., cm laude, from Harvard Law School and his bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from Georgetown University.

🚀We are excited to have Edmund join STAN and our international angel community.

Welcome to STAN, Edmund!