Razmig Hovaghimian, one of the most influential Armenians in Silicon Valley, granted citizenship of the Republic of Armenia

Razmig Hovaghimian, Co-founder and CEO of Firebird AI and the founder of several technology companies, has been granted citizenship of the Republic of Armenia. The passport was presented to Razmig Hovaghimian by the Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, Mkhitar Hayrapetyan.

Razmig Hovaghimian is an accomplished entrepreneur with a record of international success. For many years, he held senior executive positions at the Japanese technology giant Rakuten Corporation, contributing to the management of the company’s global projects.

In addition to his significant role in the field of technology, Razmig Hovaghimian is actively engaged in social and educational initiatives. He collaborates with Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi’s Leo Messi Foundation, serving as Co-founder and CEO of Play Time Sports-Tech Holding, whose initiatives are aimed at fostering innovation and developing digital solutions.

Razmig Hovaghimian is also the Co-founder of Firebird AI, which plans to implement one of the largest technology projects in Armenia: the creation of a major artificial intelligence data center with an investment of approximately $500 million. This project will strengthen Armenia’s technological potential and is expected to have a substantial impact on the development and progress of the country’s technology sector, enhancing Armenia’s reputation on the international stage.