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Alexis Ohanian to help bring high tech companies to Armenia

Co-founder of Reddit and Initialized Capital venture company Alexis Ohanian is ready to assist with inviting AI, blockchain, self-driving car companies to Armenia, First Deputy Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies of Armenia Hakob Arshakyan announced on his Facebook page.

“Alexis is impressed with the ability of Armenian engineers to solve complex problems and their deep knowledge in Math and Algorithms. He suggested positioning ourselves in creating and developing innovative technologies for the future by solving the most complex problems in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, unmanned vehicles and more,” said Arshakyan after a phone conversation with Ohanian.

According to him, the Armenian Diaspora is a powerful source of talent, experience and international connections.

“The opportunities have no limit, and we should use the momentum, each and every one of us!
We may have no such chance again if we miss this opportunity for,” concluded the First Deputy Minister.