Entrepreneurs Victoria Unikel and Gene Avakyan continue to innovate and create change

The Story of Two Entrepreneurs Changing the World through Innovation in aerospace technology, sustainable energy, and media network reach

  (photo credit: Victoria Unikel and Gene Avakyan)
(photo credit: Victoria Unikel and Gene Avakyan)

Victoria Unikel and Gene Avakyan are entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses that help people and the planet. Their companies include Edison Aerospace, VUGA Media Group, Gossip Stone TV, and 24Fashion TV™. These companies are known for their innovation and industry-disrupting solutions that revolutionize the way businesses operate and how people live their lives. They pride themselves on bringing a win-win attitude to business and concentrating on ‘positive disruption’ of improving the livelihoods of all members of the industry.

Their VUGA Media Group, where Victoria Unikel is the co-founder and head, includes PR, marketing, entertainment, and technology ventures that have a combined monthly unique visitor count of over 10 million. VUGA Media Group is a leading provider of digital newspapers and magazines, and its success is a testament to Unikel's ability to create engaging content that resonates with audiences.

In fact, one of the key areas where VUGA Media Group has excelled is in the realm of digital newspapers and magazines. The company has emerged as a leading provider of high-quality online publications that cover a range of topics, from news and politics to lifestyle and entertainment. This success is due in no small part to Unikel's leadership and her ability to assemble a talented team of writers, editors, and designers who share her vision for creating engaging content that resonates with readers.

Through her work with VUGA Media Group, Victoria Unikel has demonstrated a keen understanding of the rapidly evolving media landscape and the role that technology plays in shaping it. Her ventures have leveraged the latest digital tools and platforms to connect with audiences in new and innovative ways, driving engagement and loyalty across a range of channels.

Victoria Unikel and Gene Avakyan's other companies include Gossip Stone TV and 24Fashion TV™. Gossip Stone TV is a popular celebrity reality TV channel that reaches over 150 million households worldwide through Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. 24Fashion TV™ is a leading American fashion channel that broadcasts on Amazon Fire TV and Roku TV. This channel has an international database of fashion industry professionals and has been a media sponsor for major shows in the United States, Europe, and OAE. Past episodes have been produced in Marbella, Spain, and in Dubai.

But they are involved in much more than mass media. Recently, their company Edison Aerospace, which is headed by Gene Avakyan as co-founder and CEO, announced the coming start of construction of a new half-scale prototype aircraft that will further advance the migration of the agriculture industry to sustainable energy model. Their new electric, full-size, remotely piloted aircraft is designed to replace traditional, internal combustion aerial application airplanes and to offer higher efficiency, far lower operating costs, and greater safety for the operators. Edison Aerospace's commitment to creating green energy sustainable solutions for the agriculture industry has earned them widespread recognition, and Edison’s new prototype only reinforces their leadership in the industry. This is a segment of the aviation industry that Gene says is ready for electrification and some positive disruption.

Gene has spent over 26 years working in the tech industry with major internet companies and government agencies. After 8 years working for Los Angeles City Hall and Attorney’s office and 3 years consulting the FAA, Gene is uniquely qualified for the regulation-heavy aerospace industry. The enterprise systems he has architected and developed have seen a financial throughput of over $13B of transactions. His education includes an aerospace engineering and MBA degrees, and many years of ongoing learning.

While Victoria has spent her life in entertainment, producing and taking part in large projects, movies, and TV shows. Today she produces several reality shows with A-list Hollywood and international celebrities. Victoria and Gene were both awarded by MOSAIC Federation for their part in combating international human slavery and trafficking.

The success of Gene Avakyan and Victoria Unikel's companies can be attributed to their unwavering commitment to creating positive change. Their companies are not only profitable but also help make the world a better place. They are proof that businesses can be successful while simultaneously benefiting society and the environment.

In conclusion, Gene Avakyan and Victoria Unikel are entrepreneurs who continue to innovate and create change. Their companies, including Edison Aerospace, VUGA Media Group, Gossip Stone TV, and 24Fashion TV™, have had a significant impact on their respective industries and on society as a whole. With the announcement of Edison Aerospace's new prototype aircraft, it is clear that their entrepreneurial spirit is as strong as ever.

This article was written in cooperation with APG