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Every tech founder has a story. Greek tech founders share their startup journey.

  1. Ep. 99 – Can You Really Start Investing in Greek Real Estate with €100? | Georgios Stavrakakis, Estate Fleet

    2025-04-23

    Ep. 99 – Can You Really Start Investing in Greek Real Estate with €100? | Georgios Stavrakakis, Estate Fleet

    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

    27 min
  2. Ep. 96 – How Is AI-Powered Immunotherapy Changing Cancer Treatment? | Fanny Giannou, Alithea Bio

    2025-03-12

    Ep. 96 – How Is AI-Powered Immunotherapy Changing Cancer Treatment? | Fanny Giannou, Alithea Bio

    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.

    41 min
  3. Ep. 95 – Why Should Adult Learning Be a Global Priority? | Dimitrios Bissias, Eftopia®

    2025-03-05

    Ep. 95 – Why Should Adult Learning Be a Global Priority? | Dimitrios Bissias, Eftopia®

    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 Don’t miss this insightful conversation!  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eftopia-org X (Twitter): @Eftopia_org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eftopiagroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eftopiagroup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eftopiagroup

    27 min
  4. Ep. 94 – How Is FindYourCoach Making Professional Coaching Accessible to Everyone? | Lenia Anastasopoulou, FindYourCoach

    2025-02-26

    Ep. 94 – How Is FindYourCoach Making Professional Coaching Accessible to Everyone? | Lenia Anastasopoulou, FindYourCoach

    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.

    30 min

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