BAJ Accelerator is a New York based exclusive accelerator. Baltic-Armenian-Jacobs (BAJ) Accelerator was made possible by the collaboration and partnership of three organizations: Baltic American Chamber of Commerce, Orion Worldwide Innovations LLC and Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech. Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute is established jointly by Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
BAJ Accelerator enables startups to focus on what matters to customers and how to build business models to grow their businesses, connects founders to influential dealmakers and investors. Exposure to East Coast business and tech network, top leaders and businesses, Cornell Tech network, Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute startups coaching proven methodology – makes BAJ Accelerator a unique growth and funding opportunity.
The Firing Range name of the BAJ Accelerator comes from the cornerstone differentiator of the program: offering multiple tangible engagements with upscale investors from the U.S. and other countries.
BAJ Accelerator fourth cohort for January 23-28, 2022 6-Day program is open for founders from the Baltics, Armenia, the U.S. and the rest of the world. The program includes targeted coaching, real-time customer interviews, training and full day sessions with aggressive portfolio investors.
Check the application now on the BAJ Accelerator site
BAJ Accelerator is a New York based exclusive accelerator. Baltic-Armenian-Jacobs (BAJ) Accelerator was made possible by the collaboration and partnership of three organizations: Baltic American Chamber of Commerce, Orion Worldwide Innovations LLC and Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech. Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute is established jointly by Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
BAJ Accelerator enables startups to focus on what matters to customers and how to build business models to grow their businesses, connects founders to influential dealmakers and investors. Exposure to East Coast business and tech network, top leaders and businesses, Cornell Tech network, Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute startups coaching proven methodology – makes BAJ Accelerator a unique growth and funding opportunity.
The Firing Range name of the BAJ Accelerator comes from the cornerstone differentiator of the program: offering multiple tangible engagements with upscale investors from the U.S. and other countries.
BAJ Accelerator fourth cohort for May 14-19, 2023 6-Day program is open for founders from the Baltics, Armenia, the U.S. and the rest of the world. The program includes targeted coaching, real-time customer interviews, training and full day sessions with aggressive portfolio investors.
Check the application now on the BAJ Accelerator site
Seda Gasparyan, CEO of Prestige Media Group, interviewed Emma Arakelyan, CEO of Orion Wordlwide Innovations and Venture Partner and LP of Covenant Venture Capital in Yerevan, Armenia in November 2023 and the artile was published in the “Prestige” magazine in January 2024. The conversation covered Emma’s professional journey as a management consulting executive, innovation and economic growth specialist and as the key player in for advancing Armenian startup ecosystem. Read the article here: (link to be provided)
Emma Arakelyan’s interview with Public TV of Armenia’s Aravot Luso Morning Show
Emma Arakelyan discussed with Public TV of Armenia’s @Aravot Luso morning show how Digital Julfa Network will reshape Armenia’s global image, emphasizing quality and innovation. Join us in showcasing our collective influence and shaping history!
Watch full interview here
Emma Arakelyan, Founder and Chief Growth Strategy Officer of Orion Score Corporation, and Vahe Andonians, Founder and CTO at Cognaize, had an interview with @1in.am on April 30th, 2024.
During the interview they highlighted Orion Score’s new solutions and discussed the importance of startups’ scoring for investability and creating new opportunities for ecosystem growth.
Watch the full interview here
Emma Arakelyan was a featured as the organizer and speaker to cover Exponential Growth During Digital Era topic representing Orion Worldwide Innovations, Covenant Venture Captial, Mount Global Angel Syndicate and BAJ Accelerator.
BAJ Accelerator is the first one in the world “accelerating the acceleration of technology” by offering high-touch relationships and network for funding and growth, business and legal, marketing techniques and academia. Check our introduction and accomplishments material here. We bring you our fast-paced Firing Range drive with the unique vision of Less Talk. More Deals. We share what in five years we have built as a powerful network of: 135 startups graduated our program; 2,600+ total investors listed, $102M funds were raised with BAJ team.
Check BAJ Introduction and 6-Day Acceleration Program details at www.bajaccelerator.com
BAJ Accelerator is a New York based exclusive accelerator. Baltic-Armenian-Jacobs (BAJ) Accelerator was made possible by the collaboration and partnership of three organizations: Baltic American Chamber of Commerce, Orion Worldwide Innovations LLC and Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech. Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute is established jointly by Cornell University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
BAJ Accelerator enables startups to focus on what matters to customers and how to build business models to grow their businesses, connects founders to influential dealmakers and investors. Exposure to East Coast business and tech network, top leaders and businesses, Cornell Tech network, Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute startups coaching proven methodology – makes BAJ Accelerator a unique growth and funding opportunity.
The Firing Range name of the BAJ Accelerator comes from the cornerstone differentiator of the program: offering multiple tangible engagements with upscale investors from the U.S. and other countries.
BAJ Accelerator fourth cohort for May 19-24, 2024 6-Day program is open for founders from the Baltics, Armenia, the U.S. and the rest of the world. The program includes targeted coaching, real-time customer interviews, training and full day sessions with aggressive portfolio investors.
Check the application now on the BAJ Accelerator site
Emma Arakelyan was the organizer of the program and one-week program. She was featured as a speaker to cover Exponential Growth During Digital Era topic representing Orion Worldwide Innovations, Covenant Venture Captial, Mount Global Angel Syndicate and BAJ Accelerator.
BAJ Accelerator is the first one in the world “accelerating the acceleration of technology” by offering high-touch relationships and network for funding and growth, business and legal, marketing techniques and academia. Check our introduction and accomplishments material here. We bring you our fast-paced Firing Range drive with the unique vision of “Less Talk. More Deals.” We share what in five years we have built as a powerful network of: 177 startups graduated our program; 2,600+ total investors listed, 90+ Advisors, $108M funds were raised with BAJ team.
Check Introduction and 6-Day Acceleration Program details at www.bajaccelerator.com
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM Dubai Time (7:00 AM – 7:10 AM EST, New York Time)
SOUREN ISRAELYAN, Law Office of Souren A. Israelyan, Digital Julfa Network Initiative Collaboration Partner “From Silk Road to Silicon Road: Reviving Julfa Through Digital Innovation”
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM STEFAN LUCAS, FinTech Armenia – Founding CEO, New Julfan Family Representative “From New Julfa to the World: A Family Legacy of Trade, Culture, and Innovation”
4:00 PM – 4:10 PM Dr. ANI MARGARYAN, Art Historian A Historian’s Perspective
4:10 PM – 4:20 PM Dr. RACHELE ZANONE, Art Historian A Historian’s Perspective
4:20 PM – 4:40 PM NIKO NIKOYAN, Fastex Marketing Director Metaverse Showcase, YoRoom Platform
4:40 PM – 5:00 PM Facilitated by Emma Arakelyan Q&A and Closing Remarks
Emma Arakelyan delivered a keynote speech at the AGBU Global Leadership Program (GLP) 2025 Cohort Graduation and Closing Ceremony on August 6, 2025 at the AGBU New York City Headquarters.
In her speech, Ms. Arakelyan shared a message close to her heart: celebrating the Power of Potential and the Power of Action. She spoke about the importance of dreaming big, measuring your milestones, and staying rooted in your identity as part of a nation known for its creativity, innovation, and builder spirit. Ms. Arakelyan handed everyone Orion Score meter measuring tool.
She thanked the AGBU GLP leadership for the unexpected and meaningful AGBU GLP Progra Supervisor Legacy Award, recognizing her 8 years of support for the AGBU internship program.