Best HyeTech Minds Podcasts (2024)

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 63- June 26) 16:13

2y ago16:13

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Top startups news to follow this week: 1. Startups keep laying off swaths of employees as the downturn continues - TechCrunch 2. With biotech in retreat, Third Rock Ventures raises $1B for life sciences investing 3. Raleigh diagnostics startup Gemelli Biotech closes $19M Series A – investors include Carolina Angel Network 4. Zomato acquires Blinkit…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 57- April 16) 14:26

2+ y ago14:26

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Top startups news to follow this week: - The North American digital health market is touted to reach a valuation of USD 261 billion by 2027, reports GLOBE NEWSWIRE - Aurion Biotech Raises $120 Million from Deerfield Management, Petrichor, Flying L Partners, Falcon Vision/KKR, and Visionary Ventures - Hoxton Ventures raises $215 million in funds aim…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 56- April 9) 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

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Top startups news to follow this week: - French startup Sweep picks up €66.5 million for its leading carbon management platform, reports EU Startups - SeaX Ventures (Southeast Asia Exponential Ventures), with operations in the US & Thailand, has announced the close of its second fund to help accelerate the growth of global startups throughout South…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 55- March 12) 15:21

2+ y ago15:21

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Top startups news to follow this week: - The global biopharmaceutical market size is expected to hit US$ 856.1 billion by 2030 and is expanding growth at a noteworthy CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2030. - The $30 million fund called Curated is devoted to buying and holding NFT artwork. The fund plans to invest about half of the fund in so-called “blue…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 54- March 5) 14:23

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Top startups news to follow this week: - The Research and Development (R&D) tax credit lets businesses deduct R&D expenses up to $250,000 per year from payroll tax, or an unlimited amount against income tax if your startup qualifies. Over several years, this credit could save you millions of dollars. - Indian startup Meesho, which counts Facebook-o…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 53- February 28) 17:44

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Top startups news to follow this week: - As per Zion Market Research study, The Global Biotechnology Reagents Market accounted for USD 77.4 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 159.2 Billion by 2028. - Beam, a Singaporean shared micromobility operator, announced today that it has raised $93 million in a Series B round to accelerate growth i…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 52- February 20) 16:36

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Top startups news to follow this week: - U.S. House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act to expand immigration opportunities for foreign-born scientists and engineers. If retained during negotiations with the Senate, the measures in the bill could become the most significant on legal immigration to pass Congress in more than 30 years.…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 51) 18:24

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Top startups news to follow this week: - French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, France will focus on talent attractiveness and funding. There are some commitments to facilitate the creation of 10 to 20 late-stage investment funds with at least €1 billion under management and a boost in deep-tech financing. - Specialist VC (formerly…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 50 - February 6) 19:39

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Top startups news to follow this week: - Rise in prevalence of chronic diseases to help Digital Health market gain Valuation of US$ 1.2 Trn by 2028. The global digital health market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 18.3% during the forecast period from 2021 to 2028, according to a study by Transparency Market Research (TMR). - BUSINESS WIRE repo…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 49 - January 31) 16:12

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Top startups news to follow this week: - Esusu becomes unicorn with SoftBank Vision Fund 2-led $130M funding. Esusu, a fintech that targets immigrant and minority groups and provides rent reporting and data solutions for credit building, said Thursday it has raised $130 million in a Series B fundraising round. - Intellect, the Singapore-based menta…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 48) 11:00

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Top startups news to follow this week: - French robotic exoskeleton maker Wandercraft eyes US expansion courtesy of a $45M Series C. - Grocery delivery startup Calii is carving out a piece of Latin America’s $1 trillion groceries and food delivery market with its approach to cut inefficiencies in the food supply chain so it can bring produce and th…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 47) 11:24

2+ y ago11:24

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Top startups news to follow this week: - FinDev Canada has injected $13 million into Energy Entrepreneurs Growth Fund (EEGF), which invests in early and growth-stage energy startups in sub-Saharan Africa. Part of the funding will go toward increasing access to clean energy for off-grid households and businesses in the region. -Singapore-based indus…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 46) 12:13

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Top startups news to follow this week: - Edtech giant Byju’s — which is leading the Indian startup ecosystem with the highest valuation — has received an offer from one of Churchill Capital’s special-purpose acquisition companies (SPAC) to go public in the USA, at a valuation of $48 billion. -The “Future Unicorns in Fintech” report analyzes the top…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends & news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 45) 11:57

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Top startups news to follow this week: - BrightChamps, an Indian edtech startup that is attempting to bridge the learning gap left by K12 schools, has raised $51 million in a new financing round and $63 million since launching a year ago. -Mobile marketing firm YellowHead and Facebook/Meta have launched the Meta Startup Hub, which is providing a va…

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Interview with Karen Vardanyan, Partner at Formula VC, Fund Manager at Sprint Crowdfunders’ Fund 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

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In this episode, Karen Vardanyan, Manager at Sprint Crowdfunders’ Fund joins HyeTech Minds to talk about some of the strategies and tactics that founders can use during their first crowdfunding campaigns. Karen shares his thoughts on the common challenges for startups during crowdfunding campaigns, and ways to overcome those challenges. He also giv…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends and startups news happening in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 44–8 November 2021) 12:30

2+ y ago12:30

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Sharing the following this week: - Autonomous delivery startup has raised $600 million in a fundraising round led by new investor Tiger Global Management, capital that the autonomous delivery startup will use to ramp up commercial operations. - Mark Cuban and former Oculus CEO back 3D e-commerce startup VNTANA, which helps e-commerce retailers show…

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How AI Impacts Decision-Making Process | Interview with Hrant Davtyan, Founder, and CEO at Pinsight 26:47

3y ago26:47

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According to McKinsey Institute, AI could deliver an additional output of $13 trillion to the world economy by 2030, which would boost global GDP by nearly 1.2 percent a year. The future is big for AI. In this episode, Hrant Davtyan, Founder, and CEO at Pinsight joins HyeTech Minds to talk about his startup journey. Hrant shares his thoughts on the…

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How Important are Mentors to College Students? | Interview with Lucy Setian, Co-founder of Manatee Mentor 32:22

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" 68 million young people unemployed globally. There are so many young people who are at an age they can start working. But unfortunately, either they cannot afford higher education, or they don't have the chance; either they have single parents, or simply they don't have the means. Mentorship plays a huge role to get navigation, inspired to enter …

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How Technology Is Improving Employee Engagement | Interview With Mariam Gyulumyan, Co-founder and CEO at Lucky Carrot 30:01

3y ago30:01

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According to the latest Gallup report, 51% of employees are disengaged in the workplace, while 13% are actively disengaged. Another Gallup report on employee engagement shows that companies with a highly engaged workforce have 21% higher profitability. They also have 17% higher productivity than companies with a disengaged workforce. After a 24-hou…

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How Technology Is Changing The Fitness Industry | Interview with Aleksandr Simonyan, Founder and CEO of Immensus 25:42

3y ago25:42

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"Using computer vision technologies for mobile applications is the future. And that definitely has a very huge potential to improve the performance of users to help them achieve their fitness goals. And certainly, home fitness training will be democratized in many ways." In this episode, Aleksandr Simonyan, Founder and CEO of Immensus joins HyeTech…

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The Safest App To Protect Your Private Photos 22:26

3y ago22:26

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"I wanted to move out from Google Photos because I had all of my lifetime photos there. I found really nothing. No other software was secure, versus as secure as I wanted. And also, there was no software that was also convenient and practical to use. So I decided to take the safe camera further and renamed it to Stringle photos," Alex Amiryan, CEO …

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Using Technology to Prevent Violence Against Women 30:29

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Did you know that globally about 1 in 3, or 30%, of women, have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner? This Armenian-based startup SafeYou offers a community-based technology solution to women to be more protective against gender-based violence. SafeYou is a mobile app that creates a virtual safe sp…

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Why is Important to Increase Cyber Awareness? 22:50

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The FBI recently reported an up to 400% increase in cyberattacks from what they were seeing pre-coronavirus. The global pandemic caused a global shift to remote and hybrid work, forcing organizations to pivot the way they operate practically overnight. At the same time, cybercriminals saw an opportunity and becoming more sophisticated. In this Epis…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends and startups news in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 43–14 June 2021) 13:27

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Sharing the following this week: - Indian Edtech startup BYJU'S becomes India’s most valued startup after $340 million funding. - Former Reddit CEO’s New startup Terraformation Inc. raises $30 Million to restore forests and tackle climate change. - Blockchain startup Solana Labs Inc. says it has raised $314 million of new funding to develop technol…

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Using Technology to Increase Learning Skills of Autistic Children 24:41

3y ago24:41

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1 in 54 children actually in the United States is diagnosed with autism. 1% of the world's population has autism spectrum disorder – over 75,000,000 people. After working for more than a decade with children of special needs, Gayane Hovhannisyan, CEO & Co-Founder of noomee realized those kids who need the most help, are struggling with a shortage o…

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Startup Monday: 10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 42– 30 May 2021) 10:28

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Sharing the following this week: - Goldman Sachs leads a $45M investment into auto fintech startup MotoRefi. The startup developed an auto refinancing platform that handles the entire loan process, including finding the best rates, paying off the old lender, and re-titling the vehicle. - Cryptocurrency startup Circle has raised $440 million in new …

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Startup Monday: 10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 41– 24 May 2021) 9:44

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday (Issue 41– 24 May 2021) Sharing the following this week: - Forbes’ “30 Under 30” List Highlights the Future Leaders of Biotech. Across the field of science and health care, there are numerous up-and-coming stars all under the age of 30. - Snap acquires AR startup WaveOptics, which provides the tech …

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Startup Monday: 10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 40–17 May 2021) 10:39

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 40– 17 May 2021) Sharing the following this week: - Cryptocurrency’s Value Surges to $45 Billion One Day After Its Debut. A digital token that was launched Monday and goes by the name Internet Computer is already one of the largest cryptocurrencies in the world, with a market value of a…

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10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 39–10 May 2021) 8:10

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 39– 10 May 2021) Sharing the following this week: - India is rapidly closing the gap with China in minting new unicorns — privately held startups valued at $1 billion or more — highlighting growing investor appetite for tech startups in the country as the pandemic accelerates the adopti…

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How Early-Stage Startups Can Build Better Relationship With Investors 21:44

3y ago21:44

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In this Episode, HyeTech Minds hosts Sona Veziryan, Deputy Director at A Business Angel Network of Armenia (BANA). BANA provides a platform for investors to meet and cooperate with their peers, as well as connect them with aspiring startups and entrepreneurs in need of investment and expertise. We spoke with Sona about the challenges many early-sta…

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10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 38–3 May 2021) 9:17

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 38– 3 May 2021) Sharing the following this week: - The global Virtual Reality Market is expected to reach a market value of over US$ 56.2 Bn by 2027. - A $1 billion crypto fund could be on its way from Andreessen Horowitz. - Josh Richards, a 19-year-old TikTok influencer determined to b…

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10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem, April 29 Week 9:44

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 37–26 April 2021) Sharing the following this week: - CoinSwitch Kuber, a startup that allows young users in India to invest in cryptocurrencies, said on Thursday it has raised $25 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand its reach in India. - U.S. House Passes Bill To Crea…

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Why Is Software Testing and QA Important for Any Business? 28:40

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In this Episode of HyeTech Minds, I sit down with Aramayis Hovhannisyan, Founder of the Armenian-based startup Quality Testing Lab. Founded in 2015, today Quality Testing Lab is the leading quality testing provider in Armenia, offering a full range of cost-effective software testing services to startups and long-established companies from different…

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The Startup Monday: 10 news to follow this week in the global startup ecosystem (Issue 36–19 April 2021) 12:11

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 36–19 April 2021) Sharing the following this week: - Despite a challenging year in the cannabis industry, venture investors poured over $2.3 billion into cannabis startups in 2019, up from $1.5 billion in 2018. - Investors poured over $13 billion into just 56 AI startups in the first fo…

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Startup Monday: Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem! 14:32

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 35–12 April 2021) Sharing the following this week: - Weekly VC Overview - Global funding last quarter hit an all-time high, marking the first single quarter to reach above $100 billion, according to Crunchbase data. In the first quarter of 2021, global venture investments reached $125 b…

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Using technology to eliminate bias in the hiring process! 38:02

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76% percent of hiring managers admit attracting the right job candidates is their greatest challenge. They are wasting their time by going through tons of applications from candidates that are not actually a good fit for their open positions. The average length of the job interview process stands at about 27.5 days. This Armenian startup Cauldron t…

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Startup Monday Issue (Issue 34–6 April 2021): Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem! 11:45

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Here is this week’s edition of the Startup Monday Issue (Issue 34–6 April 2021) Sharing the following this week: - Weekly VC Overview - Venture capital has a diversity problem. According to the 2020 Crunchbase Diversity Spotlight Report, Black and Latinx founders received just 2.6% of overall funding in 2020 - Global Blockchain Market - People’s Ba…

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Startup Monday Issue: Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem! 16:49

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Here is this week’s edition of The Startup Monday (Issue 33–29 March 2021) Sharing the following this week: - Weekly VC Overview - ServiceTitan, the world’s leading provider of software for the trades, today announced a $500 million round at an $8.3 billion valuation. - Blockchain Market - As Coinbase is about to go public in the U.S., another cryp…

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Artavazd Yeritsyan, CEO & Founder of Podcastle Inc. Talks About The Next Big Thing For Podcasting! 33:38

3+ y ago33:38

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"Audio is going to be the next medium. Everyone will use audio as a community communication between each other. Instead of text, photos, and videos. We are coming back to that part where audio is like mainstream," Artavazd Yeritsyan, CEO & Founder of Podcastle. In this Episode of HyeTech Minds, I sit down with Artavazd Yeritsyan, CEO & Founder of P…

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Startup Monday Issue #32 (March 15 — March 21) 12:03

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Here is this week’s edition of The Startup Monday! Sharing on the following this week: - Weekly VC Overview - What Are The Projections For Global Blockchain Market? - Indian-Asian Startup Ecosystem Overview - Trends in Israel Startup World Make sure to subscribe to receive it every weekend in your inbox! Read the full Startup Monday here http://bit…

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Startup Monday: Issue 31–15 March 2021 1:10:59

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Here is this week’s edition of The Startup Monday! Sharing on the following this week: -How Are Venture Capitals Responding to pandemic? -What Is China's Strategy On Blockchain? -What Is Happening In the Startup Ecosystem in Europe and Asia? Make sure to subscribe to receive it every weekend in your inbox! If you like this newsletter, make sure to …

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Startup Monday Issue #30: Latest tech trends and news happening in the global startup ecosystem! 9:38

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Here is this week’s edition of The Startup Monday! Sharing on the following this week: (Issue 30)-Crypto.com has launched a venture arm and has set aside $200 million to invest in promising cryptocurrency startups, as it seeks to expand its partnerships with entrepreneurs in the crypto and blockchain industry.- Turntide Technologies, a Silicon Vall…

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Interview with Emmanuel Ghandilyan, MD, Co-founder of the first 3D bioprinting startup in Armenia 25:06

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The global 3D bioprinting market size is valued at USD 1.4 billion and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 15.8% from 2021 to 2028. In this episode of HyeTech Minds I’ll sit down with Emmanuel Ghandilyan, MD, who built the first 3D bioprinting startup in Armenia Foldink that provides 3D Bioprinting technology to biomedical sci…

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Why Your Business Needs Agile Solutions To Drive A Rapid Growth | Interview with Anna Zakoyan, Founder of PrimeProjekt, Agile Coach 32:55

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Do you know that the Agile adoption has helped 98% of companies, while 60% of companies experience growth in profits after the adoption of the Agile approach? (Source) In this episode of HyeTech Minds, I sat down with Anna Zakoyan, Founder of PrimeProjekt that helps companies to transform their product flows, teams, and processes to make maximum ef…

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How this artist integrated technology to build a successful startup | Interview with Agata Badalyan, Co-founder at 3dzook 29:38

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There is a creative connection between art and technology. Technology unleashes the creativity of artists providing them with new tools to artists to transform and advance their art. This startup 3Dzook integrates AI into the art helping customers to draw their illustrative portraits in seconds. With the mission to make people smile Dzook converts …

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Hero House Glendale Accelerator Program Opens New Opportunity For Startups in Europe | Interview with Ashot Arzumanyan, Co-founder and Partner with SmartGateVC 42:52

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A Silicon Valley pre-seed venture capital fund SmartGate VC has launched a new Acceleration Program Hero House Glendale to help startups in Eastern Europe to get into the U.S. market. Through 12 week program, startups will have the opportunity to set up their sales and growth hackings in the United States. In this Episode, Co-founder and Partner wi…

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Virtual Education In Covid-19 Era: Importance of Social Cues I Interview with Narine Manukyan, Founder of InSpace Proximity 45:34

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Covid-19 has disrupted higher education in many ways. 1.2 billion students were out of school due to the Covid crisis. Virtual learning has become a real challenge for many educators and students. From finding the right virtual platform to hold classes, adopting new technology tools for remote learning to creating a new curriculum that can be as ef…

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Transforming the Self-Publishing Industry | Interview with Areg Vardanyan, Co-Founder of ForgeFiction 39:39

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Technology advancement and the Internet have transformed the publishing industry significantly. The introduction of e-books, digital reading products, and audiobooks created new opportunities for book fans not only to read books right from their pocket but also to write and self-publish books. ForgeFiction offers a new platform for book fans to wri…

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How Robotic Technologies Transforming Patient Care in Hospitals 31:39

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From personal care, socialization, and psychological help, this Armenian startup Exxper Technology helps children in hospitals to cope with stress and anxiety, supports their mental health, and offers new technological ways of patient care. Their emotionally intelligent robot called Robin creates a friendly environment by engaging children in playf…

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How 5G Can Help Small Businesses To Improve Their Competitiveness In The Market. 34:01

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Berge Ayvazian is a Senior Analyst and Consultant at Wireless 20/20 on 4G/5G Networks and Mobile Internet Evolution. During his 23 year career at Yankee Group, Berge directed more than 100 consulting projects forecasting product and service markets, assessing strategies, and analyzing investment opportunities in the telecommunications, wireless, co…

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