In this podcast episode on [A] Growth Ventures, Ashot Arzumanyan, co-founder and partner at SmartGateVC, shares his insights on the potential of pre-seed startups in AI, SaaS, IoT, and Biotech with Hamlet Azarian, CEO & Founder of Azarian Growth Agency. 

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in early-stage investments and emerging tech trends! So, stay tuned!

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Key Takeaways:

01:36 - Introduction

02:07 - Challenges Faced As An Early-Stage Investor Especially In Investing In Startups Out Of Armenia

06:43 - Identifying A “Superhero” Team

11:43 - Successful Investments Made By Smartgate VC

15:55 - Discussing One Of The Emerging Trends In The Industry: AI

24:00 - The Value Of Partnerships And Collaborations With Portfolio Companies

27:20 - The Future Of AI According To Ashot

30:14 - Talking About The Armenian Ecosystem And Targeting The Us Market