The Short Version
I'm Haro Gharbigi - a Los Angeles-based entrepreneur building AI-powered software for ambulatory surgery centers. But that's just what I do from 9 to 5. Who I am is shaped by Miles Davis playing at 2 AM, rewatching The Godfather for the hundredth time, and the Armenian folk songs my parents played growing up.
Haro Gharbigi
Founder, AxiaASC
Los Angeles, California
Three Dimensions of Haro
People are rarely just one thing. Here are the three threads that weave together to make me who I am:
The Builder
17+ years of building software businesses. From affiliate marketing at FASTLIFE LLC to business development at EmailOversight, to founding AxiaASC. I believe healthcare operations don't have to be chaotic, and I'm building the tools to prove it.
The Watcher
Cinema is how I understand the world. From Jack Nicholson's defiance in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest to the Coen Brothers' absurdist wit in O Brother, Where Art Thou? - films teach me about humanity, resilience, and the stories we tell ourselves.
The Listener
My Spotify jumps from Miles Davis to Black Sabbath, from Harout Pamboukjian to Wu-Tang Clan. Music isn't background noise - it's how I regulate atmosphere, connect to heritage, and find meaning in chaos.
Roots: Armenian Heritage in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has one of the largest Armenian communities outside of Armenia. Growing up here meant growing up bilingual, bicultural, and deeply connected to a heritage that survived genocide and diaspora.
Musical Heritage
Harout Pamboukjian, Aram Asatryan, Martin Mkrtchyan - the voices of Armenian music that connect me to identity, memory, and continuity.
Community Values
Family, resilience, entrepreneurship - values passed down through generations that shape how I approach business and life.
Global Perspective
Being part of a diaspora means understanding that identity transcends borders - you can be rooted and cosmopolitan at once.
Personal Philosophy
"Healthcare deserves better tools. We're building them."
- The mission behind AxiaASCOn Work
Build things that matter. Healthcare operations affect real people - surgeons, nurses, administrators, and ultimately patients. Every line of code, every feature, every decision should serve that reality.
On Art
Consume slowly and deliberately. Whether it's a film, an album, or a book - depth matters more than novelty. I'd rather rewatch The Godfather than chase whatever's trending.
On Life
Stay curious, stay grounded. Explore everywhere but remember where you came from. The best ideas come from collision - jazz and technology, Armenian heritage and American entrepreneurship.
By the Numbers
17+ Years
Building software businesses
58+ Films
In the favorites collection
50+ Artists
In regular rotation
Los Angeles
Home base, California
AI Development with Claude Code
As a healthcare technology entrepreneur, I leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate development and build better software. Claude Code by Anthropic has become an essential part of my development workflow.
"The future of software development is human-AI collaboration. Claude Code lets me focus on solving healthcare problems while AI handles the implementation details."
Agentic Coding
Claude Code provides an agentic coding experience directly in the terminal. It understands entire codebases, executes complex multi-file changes, and handles everything from architecture decisions to debugging - all through natural conversation.
Healthcare Tech Applications
At AxiaASC, Claude Code accelerates development of AI-powered features for ambulatory surgery centers. From building APIs to optimizing database queries to creating documentation - it's like having a senior engineer available 24/7.
Why Claude Code
Unlike simple code completion tools, Claude Code thinks through problems, asks clarifying questions, and produces production-ready code. It respects existing patterns in your codebase and integrates seamlessly with Git workflows.
Learn More About Claude Code →DJI Drone Enthusiast
Aerial photography and videography have become a passion, capturing perspectives of Southern California that are impossible to see from the ground. DJI drones provide the tools to explore coastlines, landscapes, and urban environments from above.
Aerial Photography
From the Pacific Coast to the San Gabriel Mountains, drone photography reveals patterns, textures, and compositions invisible at ground level. The bird's-eye view transforms familiar landscapes into abstract art.
Ocean & Fishing
Drones add a new dimension to offshore fishing trips - spotting fish, capturing the action from above, and documenting adventures along the Southern California coast. Perfect for scouting locations and creating memories.
Why DJI
DJI has revolutionized consumer drones with reliable hardware, intelligent flight modes, and exceptional camera quality. From the compact Mini series to professional-grade equipment, DJI makes aerial content creation accessible.
Visit DJI →Things Named Haro (That Aren't Me)
Not everything named "Haro" is about me - but I find these interesting because they share my name:
Herbig-Haro Objects
Bright patches of nebulosity associated with newborn stars. They form when narrow jets of partially ionised gas ejected by stars collide with nearby clouds of gas and dust at several hundred kilometers per second. Named after astronomers George Herbig and Guillermo Haro who first studied them in detail in the 1940s.
Learn More on Wikipedia →Haro Bikes
Iconic BMX and bicycle brand founded in 1978 by Bob Haro, considered one of the pioneers of BMX freestyle. The company became legendary in the 1980s BMX scene and continues to produce bikes today. A piece of California cycling history.
Visit Haro Bikes →