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In this episode, we sit down with George Tsarouchas, Founder & CEO of Dialectica—one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe—to explore how the company is redefining access to human expertise in an age of generative AI.
We dive deep into the core problem Dialectica solves: unlocking and digitizing the vast pool of non-digitized human knowledge that lives in the minds of experts around the world. Giorgos shares how Dialectica connects investors, corporates, and consultants with verified insights that don't exist online—and how that mission becomes even more relevant in an era of AI-generated content.
Key topics include:
How Dialectica ensures trust and validity in a world flooded with information
Use of AI and LLMs inside Dialectica’s workflows: from research to operations
The challenges and opportunities of building knowledge graphs for global expertise
We also discuss the evolving talent landscape:
Why the future belongs to people with a growth mindset and adaptability
Dialectica’s internal learning culture and safe-to-fail environment
How young professionals can build careers in the age of AI automation
Mr. Tsarouchas shares his vision for Dialectica: not just scaling revenue or headcount, but becoming the most professional and client-obsessed company in the knowledge services space—one that enables better decisions through better insights.
Finally, we reflect on the broader implications of AI:
Why critical thinking and information quality matter more than ever
The parallels between Dialectica’s mission and youth mentorship
Why the upcoming AI wave might be the most disruptive of all
This episode is for anyone interested in:
AI and knowledge work
Building and scaling insight-driven businesses
Talent development in the AI era
Verified human expertise in decision-making
The future of work and education
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🔗 Where to find Yiorgos
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In this episode, we are honored to sit down with Dimitris Papastergiou, Greece’s Minister of Digital Governance, for an in-depth and candid discussion about how the Greek government is embracing technology not just to modernize public services, but to actively shape the country’s digital future.
We explore how the Ministry experiments with cutting-edge tools such as AI-powered digital assistants and document analyzers, piloting these innovations before making them available to the public. Minister Papastergiou shares how the Ministry stays agile, adapting its strategies in response to urgent societal challenges.Key topics include Greece’s national AI infrastructure plans:
- The Daedalus supercomputer currently under construction
- A proposed second AI factory focused on energy and agriculture- Free access to these resources for startups and small businesses
- Building an AI innovation ecosystem around these hubsWe also delve into talent development strategies:- Encouraging the return of Greek researchers and entrepreneurs from abroad
- Necessary changes in the local ecosystem to foster homegrown innovation
- Promoting entrepreneurial thinking within government itself
A significant portion of the conversation centers on open, anonymized data—particularly in health, housing, and public policy. The Minister discusses Greece’s adaptation to the EU’s Data Governance Act, the creation of new institutional frameworks such as a national data secretariat, and efforts to open data across ministries while ensuring GDPR compliance.
Finally, Minister Papastergiou offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming GenAI Summit on November 24, where Greece’s full AI ecosystem strategy will be unveiled.Super Early Bird tickets are now available for the upcoming GenAI Summit!This episode is for anyone interested in:
- Government innovation
- AI infrastructure and policy
- Open data and regulatory frameworks
- Digital transformation in smaller countries
- Public-private collaboration in technology
📚Resources & Reads
Digital Governance Ministry renamed to include AI
🔗Where to find Minister Papastergiou
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In the 6th episode of the GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Christos Porios, founder of OpenCouncil and Schema Labs, and a core member of our organizing team. With experience at Google, Palantir, and a background in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, Christos describes himself as a "public technologist", working at the intersection of AI, civic tech, and local governance.
OpenCouncil is an AI-powered platform that transforms complex municipal council meetings into digestible, engaging content, from podcasts and TikToks to personalized WhatsApp updates about decisions impacting your street. By meeting people where they are–on their phones–OpenCouncil makes local governance accessible, understandable, and genuinely engaging.
📚Resources & Reads OpenCouncil website: https://opencouncil.gr
OpenCouncil LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/opencouncil
OpenCouncil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opencouncil_gr/
GitHub: github.com/schemalabz/opencouncil
Schema Labs Substack: schemalabs.substack.com
Latest article: https://schemalabs.substack.com/p/opensource
🔗Where to find Christos
LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/christos-porios
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christos.porios/
X: https://x.com/christosporios
🔗Where to find Andreas
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kouloumos/
🔗Where to find Yiorgos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis
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In the 5th episode of the GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sokratis Kartakis, a pioneering voice in the world of Artificial Intelligence and a driving force behind agentic AI. As a Generative AI Global Blackbelt at Google Cloud, Sokratis works with enterprises across EMEA and APAC to deliver scalable, production-ready GenAI solutions that are transforming industries.
We explore into the agentic era of GenAI, explore real-world applications, and hear firsthand insights on how businesses can thrive in the age of intelligent systems.
📚 Mentioned in the episode:
AI Agents: A New Architecture for Enterprise Automation
Behind the product: NotebookLM | Raiza Martin
🔗Where to find Sokratis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sokratis-kartakis/
🔗Where to find Yiorgos
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis
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In this episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Antreas Athanassopoulos, CEO of Olympia Group, a modern, international investment group with a legacy of entrepreneurship and innovation spanning over 40 years.
With more than two decades of leadership experience in banking and retail, Mr. Athanassopoulos has built a reputation for transforming organizations at scale. Now, at the helm of Olympia Group, he is driving AI-led change across a diverse ecosystem of businesses, from retail and energy storage to software and startups.
We explore how enterprise AI adoption depends on empowering internal individual champions, encouraging curiosity, and creating space for experimentation. Mr. Athanassopoulos shares Olympia Group’s approach to GenAI integration, where each company adopts AI based on its own strategy while benefiting from shared best practices.
📚 Mentioned in the episode: Detecting the Secret Cyborgs: The AI Trap for Organizations by Ethan Mollick
🔗Where to find Antreas
LinkedIn: Antreas Athanassopoulos
🔗Where to find Yiorgos
Linkedin: Yiorgos Nikoletakis
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In this episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Alex Marantelos, Co-Founder & CEO of Intryc (YC S24), a company using AI to automate Quality Assurance in customer support.
We talk about how Intryc is building practical AI tools that help support teams review conversations faster and more accurately, why QA is a powerful wedge into support ops, and what it takes to build in a space where automation meets human interaction.
Alex also shares the story behind Intryc’s $3.1M seed round, the dream team driving the company forward, and what’s next as they scale out of San Francisco.
🎙️Timestamps:
(01:15) Introduction to Intryc: AI for Customer Support QA
(00:00) Introduction to Intryc: AI for Customer Support QA
(03:42) Identifying the Ideal Intryc User
(04:56) Key Use Cases and Benefits of Intryc
(07:00) Intryc’'s Vision: Shaping the Future of QA
(11:37) The Genesis of Intryc: Founding Story and Team Experience
(15:27) Building Trust: Early Customer Engagement and Contracts
(19:13) Evolving Product Strategy: Prioritization and Customer Feedback
(21:33) The Impact of GenAI on Product Building and Sales
(23:30) Internal Toolkit: AI and Productivity Tools at Intryc
(29:38) Core Advice for Generative AI Builders
🔗 Where to find Alex
LinkedIn: Alex Marantelos
🔗 Where to find Yiorgos
LinkedIn: Yiorgos Nikoletakis
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In the second episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Ioannis Antonoglou, Co-Founder & CTO of Reflection AI and one of the minds behind AlphaGo, AlphaZero, Gemini, and ChatGPT.
We explore why agents—not just models—are the future of AI, how autonomy unlocks superintelligence, and why Reflection is betting deep on a single vertical: autonomous coding.
Ioannis shares how he and his team of former DeepMind/OpenAI researchers are building a new kind of agent—one that can act over long horizons, unsupervised, and actually deliver real-world productivity at scale.
🎙️ Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:43) Reflection AI's Vision and Mission
(03:26) Target Audience and Product Packaging
(07:11) Future of Reflection AI
(09:43) Competitive Landscape
(11:44) Ioannis' Background and Team Formation
(15:21) Hiring and Team Culture
(17:26) Role Models and Inspiration
(19:14) Product Development and Customer Feedback
(25:21) Funding and Differentiation
(28:36) Talent and Geographic Focus
(31:42) Remote Work and Company Culture
(35:02) Future AI Trends and Advice for Builders
🔗 Find Ioannis on Linkedin : Ioannis Antonoglou
🔗 Find Yiorgos on Linkedin : Yiorgos Nikoletakis
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In the first episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Emmanouil (Manos) Koukoumidis, CEO of Oumi, to talk about why open-source AI is the future, the value Oumi brings, and the innovative strategies shaping their work. Manos also shares his insights into Europe’s GenAI ecosystem and what’s at stake if AI remains closed. 💡
This episode is structured into four sections:
(02:09) Part 1: The Value of Oumi – What is Oumi? What do Manos and his team do?
(11:27) Part 2: Inspiration – The stories, insights, and motivations that drive innovation.
(20:58) Part 3: Tactical Learning – From tools and methodologies to skills and strategy.
(37:04) Part 4: Europe’s GenAI Ecosystem & GenAI Summit – Insights on the European GenAI landscape and the upcoming fourth GenAI Summit.
🔗Where to find Manos
GitHub: Oumi on GitHub
LinkedIn: Manos Koukoumidis
🔗Where to find Yiorgos
Linkedin: Yiorgos Nikoletakis
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