Here we are with the cherry on top of this month, the 100th episode of our SG Talks!
Almost all startup incubators and accelerators struggle with too many tools to cover all their services and communicate with all the professionals involved in their program. This creates confusion, frustration and loss of time and money.
Here's where Founderhood, an all-in-one solution and platform for innovation stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, plays a key role.In this episode, Dimitris Dimosiaris, Co-Founder of Founderhood, talks about his mission to create a future where Greek and international founders won't be hindered by their distance from major innovation hubs. From Dimitris's perspective, a startup's success should depend mainly on their ideas, the people, and their teamwork.
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In this episode of SG Talks, Thanos sits down with Georgios Stavrakakis, the Founder and CEO of Estate Fleet, to unpack the opportunities and challenges of investing in the Greek real estate market, especially for those starting with a limited budget.
Georgios shares how Estate Fleet is reshaping access to property investment, offering a fresh alternative for aspiring investors. Forget the overwhelming capital requirements and complex management, Estate Fleet simplifies the process by allowing anyone to start investing in income-producing rental properties from just €100.
Estate Fleet is on a mission to remove the traditional barriers of high down payments and operational stress, they’re enabling everyday people to earn passive income and benefit from property value appreciation without lifting a finger.
Whether you're a first-time investor or exploring new ways to diversify your portfolio, this episode is packed with practical insights and innovative thinking that could change the way you look at real estate in Greece.
(00:00) Intro
(00:37) This-or-That
(01:10) Georgios' background
(04:42) What is Estate Fleet?
(06:00) How did Georgios realize Estate Fleet was needed?
(09:53) How does Georgios and Estate Fleet operate?
(11:00) How many properties does Estate Fleet manage?
(12:26) Georgios' impression for the Greek market
(14:12) Vision for the future and next steps
(19:15) Real estate markets with Greece's similar problems
(21:10) Will the real estate bubble burst in Greece?
(25:10) How long does it take for individuals in Greece to buy a property
This week on SG Talks, we welcome Kriton Papastergiou, Co-Founder & CEO of Casepal, an innovative AI-powered platform transforming legal workflows. Kriton shares the vision behind Casepal and how it is redefining the way legal professionals work by leveraging cutting-edge AI. In this episode, he delves into how Casepal enhances legal research, analysis, and drafting, enabling law firms, in-house teams, and legal professionals to focus on complex legal challenges and high-value cases. Tune in to discover how AI is revolutionizing the legal industry and what the future holds for AI-driven legal work. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! Kriton Papastergiou is an AI specialist dedicated to developing secure, practical, and impactful AI solutions for the legal industry. As a key contributor to Casepal, he focuses on integrating AI into legal workflows, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and security. With expertise in artificial intelligence and legal tech, he is committed to bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world legal applications.
This week on SG Talks, we welcome Dimitris Kiriakakis, Technical Advisor of Warestack, a developer tool that helps teams manage every code change with best practices! Dimitris shares his journey and the vision behind Warestack, illustrating how the platform enforces best practices across the DevOps lifecycle.
In this episode, he delves into how Warestack helps teams by flagging skipped checks, blocking risky workflows, and standardizing processes to bridge gaps in toolchains. Tune in to discover how Warestack is transforming fragmented workflows into predictable, reliable pipelines, minimizing lead times, and revolutionizing DevOps.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
Dimitris Kiriakakis is an experienced software developer with over 10 years of expertise in full-stack web and mobile development, specializing in cloud architectures, microservices, and modern frontend frameworks. He is proficient in Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, and backend technologies such as Spring and NodeJS, delivering scalable and high-quality solutions across various industries.
This week on SG Talks, we welcome Fanny Giannou, Co-Founder of Alithea Bio, a pioneering startup transforming cancer treatment through innovative immunotherapy solutions. Fanny shares her journey and the vision behind Alithea Bio, illustrating how the company blends cutting-edge science and technology to create safer, more effective cancer therapies.
In this episode, she delves into how Alithea empowers biotech innovators with advanced tools for target discovery, validation, and toxicity prediction, driving progress in the fight against cancer. Tune in to discover how Alithea Bio is shaping the future of healthcare and making a profound impact on this global challenge. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!
Fanny Giannou is a Women TechEU 2024 awardee and an HSG/ETH Executive MBAX candidate. She holds a Master’s in International Economics from Sorbonne University and Humboldt Universität.With over 15 years of experience in international business development, Fanny has worked in strategic and management roles for multinational companies before founding Alithea Bio. Since 2022, she has led Alithea’s international business strategy, securing funding for the CyberChampion 2024 company and significantly increasing revenues.Leveraging Alithea’s global reputation in the TCR field, she is now reinventing its data and AI strategy to position the company as a leader in precision immunotherapy.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dimitrios Bissias, Founder and CEO of Eftopia®, an education company committed to making education, training and research available to literally all adults learners.
Eftopia®, according to what Dimitris has told us, is an EdTech company with more focus to the Education pillar in its client-facing mode, as the technology part is instilled to the company in the form of innovative processes and business models.Eftopia® has also entered the DeepTech field, and more specifically the vertical of Web 3.0
Dimitris shares the inspiration behind Eftopia®, using the lens of his education background and work experience.
He discusses how Eftopia® currently provides affordable, fit-for-purpose, ethically sourced, mainly asynchronous, contextualised and independent Massive Open Online courses with optional tutoring support and also, engages in the publication of corresponding research output.
Dimitrios Bissias is an educator, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner - passionate about higher education and innovation.As the Founder & CEO of Eftopia®, he believes that "learning is equity" and that education and research can transform the world.
With a multidisciplinary education background in Finance, Economics, and Management by Research, Dimitrios Bissias has work experience in teaching, sales, and operations and is currently building a startup from idea to execution.
He advocates for flipped classrooms, open pedagogy, and dialogic learning environments with the ultimate goal to democratize education for all adult learners. Tune in to explore the future of education and how Eftopia® is making the world a better place.
StartUp Greece Talks EP#95 by Thanos Paraschos (Managing Director, Startup Greece) and Dimitrios Bissias (CEO, Eftopia®), is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Lenia Anastasopoulou, Co-Founder of FindYourCoach, a platform transforming business coaching. Lenia shares her background and the inspiration behind FindYourCoach, explaining how the platform connects individuals and businesses with certified coaches to enhance leadership, communication, and team-building skills. She discusses how the platform’s personalized approach to coaching helps clients improve performance, reduce stress, and achieve long-term growth. Tune in to explore how FindYourCoach is redefining professional development and making coaching accessible to all. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
Lenia is a recent graduate of the Department of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business. She has a strong passion for education, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning. Through her active involvement in organizations such as AIESEC and KETHEA, she has developed a deep appreciation for teamwork and personal contribution.Known for her attentive and engaging nature, Lenia is a thoughtful listener upon first meeting and quickly establishes a warm and lighthearted rapport. Her peers describe her as a calm and optimistic individual with a distinctive perspective. She embraces the guiding principles of "seize the day" and "follow your dreams" in both her personal and professional endeavors.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dimitris Lazanas, one of the Co-Founder of MyNavlo, a platform revolutionizing operations for yacht charter operators. Dimitris shares his background as a web developer and the inspiration behind MyNavlo. He explains how the platform simplifies fleet management, booking, financial reporting, and customer relationships while reducing errors and saving time. Tune in to explore the future of maritime technology and how MyNavlo is making waves in the industry. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!
Dimitrios Lazanas is a Full Stack Developer with expertise in building data-intensive, real-time applications, including betting platforms and ERPs. Skilled in ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, he specializes in developing responsive, user-centric single-page applications. On the backend, he leverages NodeJS for scalable services, Puppeteer for data scraping, and optimizes SQL databases.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Elias Gagas, Co-Founder of OENsights, a groundbreaking platform transforming the wine industry. Elias shares how he came up with the idea for OENsights and brought it to life. He explains how the platform uses digital tools to help wineries improve their online presence and engage more effectively with customers. Tune in to discover how technology is reshaping the future of wine and what’s next for the industry. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation!
Elias Gagas is a technology and innovation enthusiast with a razor-sharp business acumen and a 360-degree perspective across all business functions. A natural problem solver and out-of-the-box thinker, he thrives on tackling intellectual challenges and exploring uncharted territories. With a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the Athens University of Economics and Business, a Master’s from Columbia University, and a TRIUM Executive MBA (NYU, LSE, HEC Paris), he seamlessly bridges technology and business strategy to drive growth and uncover new opportunities.
This week on SG Talks, we’re excited to sit down with Konstantinos Kousouris, Co-Founder of BLINKO AI, a forward-thinking fintech startup. In this episode, you’ll learn how BLINKO AI is transforming the banking experience with its AI-driven chat solution, tailored specifically to meet the needs of Gen Z. By offering 'text to banking' services and personalized financial advice, Blinko is setting a new standard in how young people interact with their banks. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the future of banking!
Join us for an inspiring episode of SG Talks, where we sit down with Maro Manoli, the CEO & Co-Founder of E-mbracelet. This dynamic team of five young entrepreneurs has developed an innovative solution to address noise sensitivity, a challenge faced by 50% to 70% of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). E-mbracelet provides real-time data and personalised insights, empowering parents and caregivers with the tools to offer informed, tailored support. In this episode, you will learn more about this innovative startup and its mission to create a lasting social impact.
In this insightful episode of SG Talks, we are joined by Evangelia Athanasiou, Co-Founder of SENSSOS, a health tech startup. Discover how this group of four innovative young professionals is developing cutting-edge biofeedback tools for individuals and healthcare providers. Their technology combines electrophysiological and motion data with Extended Reality (XR) to deliver real-time, data-driven insights and corrective feedback on critical physiological factors like muscle activity and posture. Tune in to learn about their new and innovative way to transform healthcare.
🚀 Introducing Alex Papacharalambous, the visionary CEO behind Efficious! With a passion for reshaping traditional business models, Alex has pioneered a groundbreaking solution to tackle resource inefficiency head-on. Leading Efficious, he made a paradigm shift in how companies exchange underutilized assets, from machinery to resources, fostering a dynamic ecosystem of collaboration.
🔧 Dissatisfied with the status quo, Alex Papacharalambous recognized the untapped potential in optimizing resource utilization. As CEO of Efficious, he spearheads a platform where businesses can seamlessly trade surplus resources, transcending the limitations of traditional monetary transactions. His innovative approach not only promotes sustainability but also cultivates a culture of symbiotic exchange, driving efficiency and value creation.
ℹ️ With his heavy baggage composed of a diploma in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science, Alex envisions a future. One in which access to resources is not defined by financial barriers. With Efficious, he is providing a platform where startups and established enterprises alike can thrive through resource optimization.
In today's episode, we're thrilled to introduce Eri Pavlaki, the Co-Founder of Star Sleep. As an outdoors and nature enthusiast, Eri transformed her passion for starlit slumbers into a thriving business. Her mission? To bridge the gap between people and nature through the unmatched experience of sleeping under the stars. Eri and her team have curated 22 idyllic locations across Crete for this purpose. With ambitions to expand across Greece and internationally, listen in to discover how Eri not only promotes reconnecting with nature but also supports local communities by transforming unused properties into sources of alternative income.
ℹ️ Eri Pavlaki , Msc International Law & Diplomacy, is Co-founder and Director of “Star Sleep” & “Women Do Business”. She has been awarded as one of “Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise for 2022” in Europe and she has been distinguished by Vodafone Foundation for 2021. She is the keynote speaker for Empowerment & Entrepreneurship for Women and Equality. Founder of the voluntary association “I’m Still a Child” for abused children.
This Wednesday, we are introducing you to Konstantinos Kastanis the Co-Founder and CEO of Solbotix. After identifying an underlying problem in the solar panel market, the talented team of Solbotix, came up with a revolutionary idea, that will be able to offer a solution to a problem that costs billions. What they offer? They had designed a waterless PV panel cleaning robot, making it also an ideal solution for parts of the world where water is hard to find.
ℹ️ Empowered by a deep passion for solar technology and its profound impact on the environment, Konstantinos, the Managing Director of ELVAN S.A., a distinguished Greek industrial company specializing in fixed PV structures and cable trays, decided to start a visionary journey with his team to establish Solbotix, a pioneering startup dedicated to leadιng the world towards a zero-carbon future.
Driven by years of industry expertise and backed up by extensive research, Solbotix strives to contribute meaningfully to the global mission of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
In today's episode, we're thrilled to introduce Michail Potamitis, a 20-year-old entrepreneur from Voucherspace. Voucherspace is reshaping how businesses connect with customers through online offers and vouchers. We'll delve into Michail's background, Voucherspace's inception, the problem it solves, B2B dynamics, ideal customer personas, pricing, market growth, global expansion, future goals, competition, funding, support mechanisms, investor outreach, fund allocation, company updates, and an open conversation. Join us for insights into Voucherspace's journey and vision.
In today’s episode, we're thrilled to welcome Ioannis Gkouzionis from Aisthesis Medical, leading the charge in acute care transformation with their pioneering AI technology. Their flagship product, VIOSync, is an AI-powered clinical decision-support system designed to predict and prevent critical health risks like sepsis and organ failure, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining healthcare processes. Seamlessly integrating with various medical devices, VIOSync creates personalized digital profiles for each patient, revolutionizing the way healthcare is delivered.
In today’s episode, we welcome Stephano Savvaki, Co-Founder of the SARM project. The SARM project focuses on developing a new concept rotary engine called the SARM engine. This innovative engine is designed to be much smaller, lighter, and more efficient than traditional internal combustion engines. It operates oil-free, minimizes environmental impact, and can function using various fuels including petrol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels.
In today’s episode, we welcome Despina Zoura, Co-Founder of Turn It Green. Turn it Green is the go-to app for anyone looking to embrace sustainability effortlessly. With curated tips, eco-friendly product recommendations, and valuable resources, users can make informed choices for a greener lifestyle. Join a vibrant community, share your eco-initiatives, and take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable future.
In today’s episode, we welcome Errika Zeler, Ivoluntry's Co-Founder. Errika shares the journey of the idea of Ivoluntry, and the stage development it is at the moment. Errika is trying to create a community around it with the vision to connect volunteers with companies or non-profit organizations and reward them for their work!