Armen Sarkissian is an unusual president. For a start, he’s one of the very few heads of state who has a deep understanding of technology and is a distinguished scientist, bringing a different perspective to global challenges. Although the role of president is largely ceremonial in Armenia, he helps connect his country’s 3m people with the 8m diaspora Armenians scattered around the world.
Interview
June 9, 2020
Startups can re-invent the post-pandemic world, says Armenian president
President Armen Sarkissian talks tech startups, reinventing the world and his idea for a club of small nations.
13 min read
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John Thornhill is Sifted’s founder and innovation editor of the Financial Times. He tweets from @johnthornhillft

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