Diren Apelian

If physicians work under the Hippocratic Oath, then engineers work under the charge to solve problems for the good of humanity. Diran, an engineer, and mentor at his core, has made solving problems his life’s work and has inspired and partnered with student-innovators and colleagues to address some of our most pressing challenges through technology, innovation and with human capital – talent.

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The 21st century faces many challenges, the most pressing being sustainable development with a populated planet reaching 10 billion in the next 3 decades. It is the engineering community’s responsibility to craft wholistic responses with sustainability and renewal as the pivot point of innovation. Progress and sustainability must become co-mutual if we seek an inhabitable future. Solvus Global was established to provide the platform where talent and opportunities come together to make an impact.

Solvus Global and the studio model for innovation is the brainchild of Aaron Birt, Sean Kelly, and Diran Apelian. The platform they founded has attracted students-turned change makers (Joe Heelan, Emily Molstad, Caitlin Walde, and many others). Diran offers Solvus Global strategic direction and connections and serves as Chairman of the Board.