The Urgent Imperative of Fortress Armenia.
The Armenian State is facing an existential threat. Our national psyche is steeped in resignation, despair, and anger, our borders are vulnerable, and the fate of our sovereignty hangs in the balance. Considering the complex web of regional, geopolitical and international developments, the seeming imbalance in military positioning and capabilities, and a deeply divided society, finding a resolute path forward seems nearly insurmountable.
However, the answer is astonishingly simple: we have one overriding objective, which is to become our own security guarantors.
How do we do that? By each of us, every day, working on one common goal: building Fortress Armenia – a national, collective effort to safeguard the independence, democratic principles and complete territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia.
In this public talk, Al Eisaian, one of the proponents of Fortress Armenia, will:
Present the concept of Fortress Armenia and the absolute urgency of committing now and for the long haul,
Share current information on the situation on the ground and resources needed to ensure security,
List very concrete, actionable steps that each person can and should take to support this collective effort.
Speaker: Al Eisaian
Al Eisaian is a multi-exit tech serial entrepreneur and mentor, a servant leader, and a deeply engaged Armenian. In 1999, he made a 40-year commitment to Armenia and Artsakh, which he later extended to 60 years. Al builds innovative, collaborative teams around scientific breakthroughs and helps them achieve greatness. He currently serves as CEO and board member of Cognaize, which specializes in AI-based processing of financial information. Recently, he was CEO of IntelinAir, a company he co-founded in 2014 which uses aerial imagery analytics and AI to enable sustainable agriculture.
Moderator: Stepan Khzrtian
After practicing corporate law for over a decade, Stepan Khzrtian recently transitioned to becoming a tech entrepreneur, co-founding and leading Corpora as its CEO. He is also the President of Huys Foundation, a U.S. non-profit organization which supports students in pursuit of excellent education through scholarships and networks, with a commitment to Armenia, the Armenian nation, and Humanity. His first book, “Կարգապահների տունը” — a political philosophy novel set in future Armenia — is scheduled to be published later this year.
