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

  1. MAR 18

    Angel Investors Talks | EP#04:Alexander Caravitis, Co-founder & CEO of Hosthub.com. Ex co-founder of Viva Wallet

    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 investors.In this episode, we unpack how angels decide when to invest, how much to write, and what they look for in teams. We dive into AI’s real impact, which sectors deserve a €1M bet, and why you no longer need Silicon Valley to scale.

    28 min

  2. MAR 4

    Angel Investors Talks | EP#03: Evangelos Kotsonis, Entrepreneur, Corporate Leader, Angel Investor

    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 model for their niche.

    28 min

  3. FEB 18

    Angel Investors Talks | EP#02: Maria Koletsou, Super Angel, Founder of Blossom Ventures

    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 Stearns and Renaissance Capital before founding Novus Finance, where she spent over a decade raising nearly €3 billion and advising more than 120 companies from pre-IPO to post-IPO stages. After exiting Novus Finance, she founded and exited five companies while continuing to invest through a family holding office. In 2024, she founded Blossom Ventures to build a female angel investors’ club aimed at increasing women’s participation in angel investing and strengthening support for female founders within the startup ecosystem.

    30 min

  4. FEB 9

    Angel Investors Talks | EP#01: Jon Vlachogiannis, Super Angel, Serial Entrepreneur

    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 Vlachogiannis is an early-stage investor who supports founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on disciplined risk-taking when outcomes are still uncertain. He works closely with teams on strategy, fundraising, and go-to-market to help convert potential into traction. A former Director of Engineering at Splunk, he’s a sought-after speaker and holds 20+ patents in distributed, real-time systems.

    31 min
  5. Ep. 100 – Can One Platform Fix the Chaos for Startup Incubators? | Dimitris Dimosiaris, Founderhood

    2025-04-30

    Ep. 100 – Can One Platform Fix the Chaos for Startup Incubators? | Dimitris Dimosiaris, Founderhood

    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. --------------------------------------------------------- Visit the Founderhood website: https://thefounderhood.com/ Our amazing host: Thanos Paraschos Find out more here: https://startup-greece.org/podcasts/ Our Website: https://startup-greece.org/ Follow us on our social media: https://linkr.bio/StartupGreece

    36 min
  6. 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
  7. Ep. 98 – Is AI the Future of Law? | Kriton Papastergiou, Casepal

    2025-03-26

    Ep. 98 – Is AI the Future of Law? | Kriton Papastergiou, Casepal

    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.

    29 min
  8. Ep. 97 – Can DevOps Teams Avoid Risky Code Deployments? | Dimitris Kiriakakis, Warestack

    2025-03-19

    Ep. 97 – Can DevOps Teams Avoid Risky Code Deployments? | Dimitris Kiriakakis, Warestack

    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.

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

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  • Creator
    Startup Greece
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
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    Clean
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