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Episode #14: Suzanna Shamakhyan’s Foundations: Innovation, Systems Thinking, and Impact

Welcome back to Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian. Today’s guest is Suzanna Shamakhyan, Executive Director of FAST (Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology) — a leading institution working to accelerate innovation, science, and talent in Armenia. With a background in education diplomacy, policy, and diaspora engagement, Suzanna brings systems thinking and emotional intelligence into every room she enters. She’s also a mother and a mentor, navigating leadership with grace and groundedness. In today’s episode, we dive into the foundations of Suzanna’s purpose-driven work, her vision for Armenia’s tech and education future, and how she balances personal clarity with national responsibility. LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4dvVtPh Spotify: https://bit.ly/3WRIoJ6 CONNECT WITH LARISA ֍ Website: https://www.larisahovannisian.com/ ֍ Instagram:   / larisahovannisian   ֍ X: https://x.com/larisahova ֍ Facebook:   / larisahovannisian   ֍ TikTok:   / larisahovannisian   ֍ LinkedIn:   / larisahovannisian   ֍ Support:   / foundationspodcast   Producer: Henrik Sahakyan   / henry.sahakyan   Filmed and Edited by: Film Flow Production   / film.flow.production   Studio: Kond Studio   / kond.studio   TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:35 Where Purpose Meets Work 00:04:23 The Realities of Working Motherhood 00:18:00 Rethinking the 100% Mindset 00:20:58 Why Gender Comparisons Miss the Point 00:30:00 Where Is Armenia Going From Here * * * * NEW TO FOUNDATIONS? Hi, I'm Larisa Hovannisian—a social entrepreneur, public speaker, educator, and advocate for living with purpose and health. But above all, I'm a mom to our awesome boy, Leo. Over a decade ago, I founded Teach For Armenia (https://www.teachforarmenia.org/en/home), an organization focused on unlocking the potential of every child in Armenia and transforming education nationwide. Along this journey, I’ve gained a wealth of experience and have met some of the most incredible people who inspire and challenge me every day, and through this podcast, I aim to open-source their knowledge and share it with all of you. To learn more, visit my website and subscribe to my newsletter (https://www.larisahovannisian.com/). Thanks for being part of this journey with me. "Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian," the unfiltered podcast where we explore the foundational principles that fuel the success of creators, entrepreneurs, scientists, and public figures. #larisahovannisian #foundationspodcast