Episode #15: Marie Lou and Pegor Papazian’s Foundations: Imagination, Autonomy, and Purpose

Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian · Dec 9, 2025 · 1h 12m

Welcome back to Foundations with Larisa Hovannisian. Today, I’m joined by a remarkable duo: Marie Lou and Pegor Papazian — the visionaries behind TUMO, Armenia’s world-renowned creative tech center. Together, they’ve redefined what’s possible in education by centering self-learning, imagination, and access. Their work has touched tens of thousands of students in Armenia and beyond, and their partnership — both personal and professional — reflects a shared commitment to long-term nation-building. In this episode, we’ll explore the foundations of their journey, how they built something that…