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International Day of Education: Empowering Minds, Shaping the Future

Today, on International Day of Education, we celebrate the transformative power of knowledge — the force that drives progress, fuels innovation, and empowers individuals to shape the world around them. Education is more than acquiring skills; it is the foundation of opportunity, resilience, and leadership. For over three decades, I’ve been privileged to contribute to education in multiple ways: founding companies that create jobs and technological advancements, mentoring the

1 day ago2 min read

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Vision

Today, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the life of a man whose vision, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice changed the world. Dr. King taught us that leadership is not about personal glory — it’s about creating lasting impact and empowering others to thrive. For me, this lesson resonates deeply as I think about the legacy we are building at Alexandrea Winery. Just as Dr. King inspired generations to act with purpose and integrity, my goal is to build a

6 days ago2 min read

Building Companies That Outlive Their Founders: The Legacy of Alexandrea

When you sip a glass of Alexandrea Wine, you’re not just tasting carefully crafted flavors. You’re tasting decades of vision, discipline, decisions, and values that went into building something meant to endure. For me, Alexandrea isn’t just a winery. It’s a legacy for my children — and a living blueprint for how companies should be built if they are meant to last beyond their founders. From Silicon to Soil: Proof That Longevity Can Be Designed. Long before Alexandrea, I built

Jan 102 min read

Wine myths to leave behind in 2025

The wine world is full of traditions, opinions, and… let’s be honest — myths that simply refuse to die. As someone who came from the tech industry into winemaking, I’ve learned two things very quickly: People love wine. People are also deeply misinformed about wine. So as we wrap up 2025, let’s clear the air and start the new year with clarity, confidence, and better wine choices. Here are the top wine myths we should leave behind — for good. Myth #1: “Expensive Wine Is Alway

Dec 19, 20252 min read

What November Taught Me

November is my favourite month of the year, as it allows me to reflect and spend quality time with my family. As usual, November was not loud this year. It wasn’t filled with stadium-lighting announcements or grand milestones. Instead, it arrived quietly — with moments of clarity, humility, and a perspective shift that I didn’t even realize I needed. This month taught me three things: 1. Legacy is not built in boardrooms — it’s held in the hands of the people you love. I beca

Nov 29, 20252 min read

From First Check to First-in-Human: a Founding Chairman’s Reflection

When I first met Matt Angle in 2015 at Peet’s Coffee on University Ave in Palo Alto, Paradromics was just an idea Matt wanted to pursue as a new venture, to help people burdened with severe neurological conditions live with dignity. At the time, the entire BCI field was still in its infancy. There were brilliant ideas, early prototypes, and much excitement — but very few people were willing to take the first real bet. I was one of them. I wrote the very first check into Parad

Nov 23, 20252 min read

How Tech Thinking Helped Me Reimagine Winemaking

When I left Silicon Valley and stepped into our vineyards in Armenia, most people expected me to bury my “tech mindset” and embrace the slow poetry of winemaking. What they didn’t expect was that the same principles that helped me build scalable technology businesses would become the engines transforming how I approach every step of crafting Alexandrea wines. I didn’t separate the two worlds — I integrated them. And the result has been a winemaking philosophy that is both dee

Nov 13, 20253 min read

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Last month I had the honor of speaking at the Leadership School of Armenia, where I shared insights on ethics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the mindset needed to drive impactful change. It’s always inspiring to engage with young leaders who are eager to learn, challenge themselves, and shape the future of Armenia. Their energy and ambition reaffirm why leadership is not just about titles — it’s about influence, vision, and action. A big thank you to the Leadership School

Nov 6, 20251 min read

Letter to My Younger Self — From the Vineyard

By Adam Kablanian Dear Younger Me, You’re probably still chasing deadlines — designing the next big thing, flying between cities, living off caffeine and ambition. You believe progress means movement, and movement means success. You’re restless, wired, and confident that you can build your way to happiness. But one day, you’ll find yourself standing in a vineyard at sunrise, soil between your fingers, and realize that not everything worth building comes from blueprints. Back

Nov 1, 20252 min read

Stillness

In a world that moves faster every day, stillness has become a luxury — and a teacher. There’s a moment in every glass of wine when time seems to pause. The swirl slows. The scent deepens. The sound around you fades until it’s just you — and what’s in front of you. That moment isn’t about wine. It’s about presence. When I first began working with wine, I thought it was all about flavor — chemistry, soil, craftsmanship. But over time, I realized that the true art of wine lies

Oct 26, 20251 min read

A Medal, A Mission, and a Movement

Honored. Grateful. Inspired. Receiving the Presidential Medal of Gratitude from President Vahagn Khachaturyan is one of those moments that makes you pause — not because of the medal itself, but because of what it represents . For me, this recognition is not just a personal milestone. It’s a symbol of a journey — one built on curiosity, persistence, and a belief that technology, when rooted in purpose, can change lives. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongs

Oct 22, 20251 min read