Vazgen Hakobjanyan

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DISC Type : ci

Assistant Professor at Yerevan State University

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Vazgen is a founder, investor, and educator specializing in applying computer science algorithms in AI and pattern recognition to enterprise applications. A Partner at SmartGateVC, he invests in Armenian tech companies. He holds a Masters degree from Yerevan State University, where he now teaches Machine Learning.


His AI research lab, ML LABS, recently filed two US patents and developed multiple state-of-the-art AI models before even launching a company website.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Armenian Tech Ecosystem
As a Partner at SmartGateVC and a board member at YerevaNN, he is actively investing in and building the next generation of technological companies in Armenia.
Generative AI
He recently showcased a foundational musical AI model. His research lab's work spans from generative media to reasoning in LLMs, resulting in multiple patents.
AI Commercialization
His career focuses on "bringing cutting edge computer science algorithms to enterprise/real-world applications, " bridging the gap between pure research and practical market solutions.

Media Appearances

Vazgen has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Assistant Professor at Yerevan State University
10-2020
Founder & CEO at Magical Labs
1-2019 - 6-2021
Technical Advisor at The Crowdfunding Formula
11-2018
Partner (fund I) at SmartGateVC
9-2018 - 1-2020
Board Member at Gate42

Education

2001 - 2007
Master's degree from Yerevan State University

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Exp : 21 Location : San Francisco, California, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Assistant Professor at Yerevan State University
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Insights For Selling To Vazgen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vazgen is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vazgen

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vazgen move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Vazgen take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Vazgen

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