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PRESS RELEASE
Monday, January 26, 2009
AGBU YP Paris Hosts Tech Entrepreneur Rafi Haladjian
On October 17, 2008, the AGBU Young Professionals of Paris welcomed 70
people at the AGBU Alex Manoogian Cultural Center in Paris, France to
meet one of the most dynamic figures in the French business world, Rafi
Haladjian. A pioneer in new technologies, he is known for creating
Fluxus (formerly FranceNet), Ozone and Nabaztag, the famed wi-fi rabbit.
Speaking to an audience of French-Armenian young professionals,
Haladjian referred to his heritage, business instincts and
entrepreneurial vision during his 90-minute interview, which was
conducted in talk-show fashion by YP Paris members Cyril Harpoutlian and
Valentina Poghosyan.
During the lively and interactive exchange, many audience members asked
Haladjian for his opinions on the realities of entrepreneurship,
focusing on its risks and challenges. Given the difficult economic
outlook, financing projects also came across as a strong concern,
especially for the young entrepreneurs attending the conference.
Harpoutlian, who is himself an IT entrepreneur, summarized the success
of the event, "In a risk-adverse context, listening to someone who has
turned his intuitions into commercial and entrepreneurial achievements
was a breath of fresh air."
The conference was followed by a cocktail networking event.
AGBU YP Paris is part of a growing network of groups and supporters
around the world who are committed to preserving and promoting the
Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural and
humanitarian programs. For more information on YP Paris, please email
[email protected] or visit
For more information about the AGBU YP Network, please visit
or AGBU’s flagship website