Archie Japaridze is a seasoned entrepreneurial professional with over seven years of experience working in startup accelerator programs, founding teams, and venture funds. He has an expertise in emerging technologies and a passion for startups, which he brings to his current role at BMNT, where he solves national security problems. Japaridze studied International Affairs, Spanish, Latin, and Caribbean Studies at The University of Georgia before launching his career. He has worked in several key roles in organizations across the technology sector, including at Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, Singularity University, The Unreasonable Institute, MANA, and Triage Consulting Group.

At BMNT, Japaridze is currently the Program Manager for H4XLabs and a former Principal, Lean Startup and Design Thinking facilitator for government clients. During his time at Singularity University, he was responsible for managing mentorship and community programs, while at The Unreasonable Institute, he served as a Project Manager and Logistics Coordinator. Japaridze is a former Security Leadership Program Fellow at the Center for International Trade and Security and a former Government Relations Intern at The Glover Park Group.

With a keen interest in startups, emerging technologies and solving national security problems, Archie Japaridze has a well-rounded professional background that makes him a valuable asset to any organization he's part of.