Network
Speed-networking events with structured prompts, not awkward small-talk. Members leave with real conversations — not business cards collected in a hurry.
Young. Armenian. Building.
NAYI is a network of young Armenian innovators connecting students, founders, and creators across the diaspora. Real events. Real mentorship. Real momentum.
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Events in year one
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At our flagship event
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Founders profiled
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What is NAYI?
One year in. This is what it looks like.
From the debut event in July 2025 — a packed room of 60+ young Armenian innovators meeting for the first time. The first of its kind. The proof that the model works.
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Built for the kids who actually want to build something.
Most diaspora orgs talk about heritage. We use heritage to build a network that ships — events that fill rooms, founders who share their playbooks, and a community that compounds.
Build
Founder-led panels and workshops with operators who've actually shipped. From streetwear brands to media companies to law firms — real founders, real lessons.
Belong
A community that shows up — university chapters across LA, partnerships with ASA orgs, and a presence from Glendale to Yerevan to the GCC.
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Origin
Why NAYI exists
"I noticed something missing in our generation — a real network."
Alexander started NAYI in 2025 — point guard at Verdugo Hills HS by day, founder of a youth-innovation network by everything else. He saw young Armenians with talent, ambition, and ideas — but no infrastructure to connect them.
One year in: 200 active members, 12 events hosted, 17 founders profiled, partnerships with 5 university ASA chapters, and an event calendar across LA, the Persian Gulf, and Yerevan — including a flagship night that drew 250+ in the room.
Alexander Kasumyan
Founder & President, NAYI
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Recent events
Browse all events →
Real rooms. Real numbers.
Nov 13, 2025
Chivichyan Night
Sep 24, 2025
Fall Debut
Recurring
Speed Network
Ongoing
The Community
Founder Friday
See all 17 →
17 Armenian founders. Their playbooks. Every Friday.
From streetwear (Azat Mard) to media (Zartonk, 25M reach) to law (D.Law, $1.15B recovered for workers) — we profile the operators actually building.
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Zaven Keuroghlian
Zartonk Media · 25M+ monthly reach
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Emil Davtyan
D.Law · $1.15B recovered
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Eddie Konialian
Netwrk · CEO & Co-Founder
B2B04
Vardges Vardanyan
Digitain · 5,000+ employees
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Garen Tchobanian
Azat Mard · Armenian streetwear
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Anna Khachikyan
The Armenian Report
Media07
Tatev Shahinyan
SoulSweets Coffee
F&B
In the press
Press kit →
Yes — people are paying attention.
Founder Alexander Kasumyan was a 17-year-old starting point guard at Verdugo Hills HS when he started NAYI. The press picked up the story.
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Build with us.
Or sponsor us.
Membership is free for young Armenians. Sponsorships start at $500. Either way — you'll feel it within 30 days.