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In the last episode of the angel investor series, we talked with startup ecosystem builder, Dimitris Zografos, to unpack how early-stage investing really works. We talk about his best investment and biggest failure, and why he believes teams can win in any industry if they pivot well and find the right market. Dimitris also shares the criteria he prioritises when funding startups, what his...

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In this episode, we welcome Ariadne Velissaropoulos, an investor backing diverse founding teams. She explains what she notices first in a pitch and the one diligence step she never skips. We touch on Greece’s moment for founders, thinking beyond your home market, and the realities women founders navigate, plus what truly separates a good idea from an investable team. Watch to sharpen how you...

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In this episode, we unpack how investments really happen—from networks, feedback loops, and warm introductions to what actually gets funded. We dive into the role of people vs business plans, idea vs MVP vs traction, and what matters more: founder vision or team strength.ℹ️ Our guest Michael is an entrepreneur, educator, angel investor, and business executive with deep roots in IT. He’s been...

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Today's guest Alexander Caravitis took the unconventional path: studied translation, skipped an MA to join a 1996 internet startup, then spent two decades across web/product roles. He became a partner at Realize S.A. (2005), co-launched Viva.gr (2006), co-created Viva Payments / Viva Wallet (2010), and later co-founded Syncbnb (Hosthub) in 2017—scaling globally with backing from top Greek...

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In this episode, we welcome Evangelos Kotsonis, an entrepreneur turned angel who prefers to jump in at the very early stage. Evangelos believes investors should bring more than capital, offering hands-on support, candid feedback, and practical know-how. He urges founders to keep an open mind after funding, stay receptive to advice and new approaches, and focus on finding the right business...

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In this episode of SG Talks, we sit down with angel investor and entrepreneur Maria Koletsou for a very honest conversation about startups, funding, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts. Our guest, Maria Koletsou, is the Founder of Blossom Ventures (LSE alum, mum, angel investor), building Europe’s leading female investing networkℹ️ Maria began her career in finance at Bear...

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In this first episode of the SG Talks angel investors, we welcome Jon Vlachogiannis, an early-stage investor and entrepreneur. He shares his journey from arriving in the United States with just $300 and why stepping beyond Greece was pivotal for his growth. Jon explains his philosophy of backing bold ideas before perfect data exists and why calculated risk is part of the game.ℹ️ Jon...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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🚀 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. 🔧...

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