Mariam Hakobyan
About Mariam Hakobyan
Mariam Hakobyan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Softr, a company based in Berlin, Germany, that simplifies web application development through a no-code platform. With a strong background in technology and engineering, she has successfully led Softr to grow its user base significantly since its inception in 2020.
Work at Softr
Mariam Hakobyan serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Softr, a position she has held since 2020. Under her leadership, Softr has gained recognition for its user-friendly approach to building web applications without the need for coding. The platform has been likened to the 'Canva of web-apps' by its community. Hakobyan has successfully led the company to grow from zero to over 200,000 users within approximately two years, achieving this milestone without any marketing expenditure, relying instead on word-of-mouth and community support.
Education and Expertise
Mariam Hakobyan holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from Yerevan State University, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in the same field at the same institution, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background in mathematics provides a strong foundation for her technical expertise in software engineering and technology leadership.
Background
Prior to her role at Softr, Mariam Hakobyan accumulated extensive experience in the technology sector. She worked as Head of Technology at Scout24 Group in Berlin and held various engineering roles at Awin Global, including Head of Engineering and Technical Lead. Her experience also includes positions at Workfront and Zimory GmbH, where she served as a Senior Software Engineer. Additionally, she participated in the Future VC program in 2020 and was a Fellow at Included VC, focusing on initiatives to support diversity in venture capital.
Achievements
Mariam Hakobyan has demonstrated a commitment to democratizing engineering through no-code solutions, aiming to make complex technological processes accessible to a wider audience. At Softr, she has achieved significant user growth and community engagement without traditional marketing strategies. Her involvement as a Fellow at Included VC highlights her dedication to fostering diversity within the venture capital space, supported by notable organizations such as Notion Capital and Seedcamp.