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Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #9: Sheila Paylan: Truth, Justice, and Breaking the CycleWelcome back to Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian. Today, I’m so happy to be joined by Sheila Paylan, an international criminal lawyer and human rights expert with over 15 years of experience advising the United Nations. Sheila has played pivotal roles in prosecuting war crimes and advocating for justice at tribunals for Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia, and the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Her expertise in international law, conflict-related gender-based violence, and human rights has informed her work in courtrooms and through her writing. Today, we’ll explore the foundations of Sheila’s unwavering commitment to justice, the lessons learned from standi...2025-07-1154 minFoundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #8: Tigran Jrbashyan’s Foundations: Economy, Education, IdentityToday, I’m honored to be joined by Tigran Jrbashyan, one of Armenia’s most respected economists and strategists. As the Director of Management Advisory Services at Ameria Group, Tigran has played a key role in shaping economic policy, business strategy, and long-term development planning in Armenia. His expertise spans across urban development, innovation, and public policy—making him a vital voice in conversations about Armenia’s economic future. In this episode, we’ll explore the foundations of his work, the challenges and opportunities Armenia faces, and his vision for sustainable growth.2025-05-301h 13Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #7: Esther Wojcicki’s Foundations: Education, Parenthood, and EmpowermentI’m thrilled to be joined today by Esther Wojcicki—trailblazing educator, best-selling author, and fierce advocate for autonomy in learning and life. She founded the renowned Media Arts Program at Palo Alto High, where students thrived in an environment built on trust, freedom, and responsibility—earning fans like Steve Jobs along the way. Her books—How to Raise Successful People and Moonshots in Education—aren’t just about parenting or pedagogy; they’re blueprints for cultivating independent thinkers and courageous leaders. And Esther walks the talk: she raised three powerhouse daughters—Susan, CEO of YouTube for nearly a decade; Janet, a...2025-04-081h 01Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #6: Rev Lebaredian's Foundations: Culture, Leadership, and AIFor this episode, I’m sitting down with Rev Lebaredian, a guy who’s been shaping the future of tech before most people even realized where it was headed. He’s the VP of Omniverse and Simulation at NVIDIA, basically leading the charge in designing our virtual future. But before he was building the infrastructure for the metaverse, he was knee-deep in video games, visual effects, and real-time graphics.Rev’s career is a masterclass in playing the long game. He started out working on VFX for Warner Bros. and Disney, then got into the game engine scene at...2025-02-271h 50Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #5: Anna Vardapetyan's Foundations: Justice, Leadership, and LegacyԱյս տարվա մեր առաջին թողարկման հյուրը Հայաստանում առաջին կին Գլխավոր դատախազ, իրավաբան, իրավաբանական գիտությունների թեկնածու և դոցենտ Աննա Վարդապետյանն է։ Աննան տասը տարուց ավել է, ինչ իր աշխատանքով Հայասանում նպաստում է արդարության և իրավունքի ամրապնդմանը։ 2025-01-201h 39Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #4: Gevorg Poghosyan: Uniting Armenians and Redefining Armenia’s FutureFor the final episode of 2024, I’m joined by my friend Gevorg Poghosyan, a bold and courageous leader in Armenia’s technology, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy sectors. As the CEO of reArmenia and Co-Founder of IDram and The Crowdfunding Formula, Gevorg has played a pivotal role in connecting Armenians worldwide and empowering startups. From pioneering fintech solutions to leading impactful social initiatives, his contributions are remarkable. I’m thrilled to explore his insights and experiences in this episode.2024-12-211h 32Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #3: Raffi Krikorian: Tech for Transformation – Driving Social Impact Through InnovationFor this episode of Foundations, I’m thrilled to welcome Raffi Krikorian. Raffi currently serves as the CTO of Emerson Collective, where he harnesses the power of technology and data to lead social impact initiatives. Prior to Emerson, Raffi held key leadership roles, including CTO of the Democratic National Committee, Head of Uber's Advanced Technologies Center, and VP of Platform Engineering at Twitter. Join us as we explore the foundations of his incredible career and discuss how technology can drive meaningful, positive change.2024-10-221h 16Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #2: Dr. Lorky Libaridian: Transforming Health Care and Developing Leadership in ArmeniaFor the second episode of #FoundationsPodcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Lorky Libaridian, a U.S. board-certified physician in internal medicine and pediatrics. We dive into her vast experience in health system reform and medical education in Armenia.2024-09-191h 50Foundations with Larisa HovannisianEpisode #1: Sara Anjargolian: How to Build Resilience & Drive Social ImpacFor the very first episode of Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian, I’m thrilled to be joined by my dear friend, Sara Anjargolian, a multidimensional force in law, entrepreneurship, and public service.2024-08-201h 32
The Minority Leaders with Algene SajeryA Conversation with Larisa Hovannisian, Founder & CEO, Teach For ArmeniaHappy New Year, Minority Leaders! In this first episode of 2024, we are joined by Larisa Hovannisian, Founder and CEO of Teach For Armenia. I love this conversation because it is deep, inspirational, and highlights the power of diasporans to impact the communities where they or parents once fled. I am proud to say that is our first international episode because Larisa speaks with us from Armenia. She moved back to her birth country just over a decade ago with just two suitcases. Larisa explains how a college course on social impact business inspired her to aban...2024-01-0445 min
COAFcastEducation in Armenia: where it is vs. where it should beIn talks with Teach for Armenia Founder Larisa Hovannisian about the intricacies of building an inclusive education system that's tied to our national vision and is capable of creating students that are "locally-grounded, globally informed, and completely equipped for an ever-changing country and world."Website: www.coaf.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coafkidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coafkids/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coafkidsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coafkids2022-05-0331 min
ASKԱՍՔ STEM հիմնախնդիրներին / ASK ON STEMThe latest episode of the Teach For Armenia podcast is dedicated to our Leadership Development Scholarship! The episode is hosted by Teach For Armenia Founder and CEO, Larisa Hovannisian, Executive Director of the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises, Raffi Kasarjian, and scholarship recipient and current Teacher-Leader, Arman Davtyan. Listen to their discussion on the challenges of general education in Armenia, innovation in the education sector, the importance of #STEM subjects, and career opportunities for scholarship winners. Tune in!2021-11-1610 min