The GenAI Summit Podcast

GenAI Summit

The GenAI Summit Podcast is the official podcast of the GenAI Summit, the largest conference focused on Generative AI in Europe & the Middle East. This podcast features the brightest minds shaping the future of Generative AI, including industry leaders, researchers, and innovators. We explore breakthrough technologies, real-world applications, GenAI adoption in industries, and the challenges shaping the landscape. Tune in for expert insights, first-hand experiences, and practical advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.

Episodes

  1. Building Secure Tech | Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder & Business Innovation Director, UBITECH

    11/19/2025

    Building Secure Tech | Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder & Business Innovation Director, UBITECH

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder and Business Innovation Director of UBITECH—proud Diamond Sponsor of the 4th GenAI Summit—to explore how the company is shaping the future of AI-driven innovation and product development. We dive deep into the company’s journey from project-based work to creating real AI products, including their first major initiative, GAIA. Dimitris shares how UBITECH leverages its teams in digital trust & security and AI & machine learning to deliver innovative solutions that give the company a competitive edge. Key topics include: The shift from projects to product-focused AI initiatives How UBITECH integrates AI into workflows to enhance efficiency and standardization The role of innovation culture and internal collaboration in scaling solutions The challenges and opportunities of developing AI products in a fast-growing global company We also discuss the evolving talent landscape: Why a growth mindset and adaptability are critical for the future of work UBITECH’s approach to learning, experimentation, and safe-to-fail environments How employees are empowered to adopt new technologies and drive impact Dimitris shares his vision for UBITECH over the next five years: growing organically, continuing to innovate, and positioning AI as the next big driver of value—beyond just technology, but as a core part of the company’s DNA. Finally, we reflect on the broader implications of AI: How companies and investors will need to consume and interpret ever-growing volumes of data Why human expertise and critical thinking remain central in an AI-driven world The potential for AI to create one of the most disruptive waves of innovation yet This episode is for anyone interested in AI product development, scaling tech-driven businesses, talent growth, and the future of work in an AI-driven world. Don’t miss the 4th GenAI Summit, happening this Monday, 24 November, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou will be in discussion with Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece, on: “Assistive Intelligence in the legislative drafting process: Enhancing human expertise with AI (EN)” 🕓 16:45 – 17:15 | Stavros Niarchos Hall And don’t miss UBITECH’s hands-on demo: UBITECH Demo (EN) by Kostas Karolemeas, Architect & Tech Lead, GAIA Platform @ UBITECH 🕓 14:40 – 15:00 | Stavros Niarchos Hall Grab your tickets today: https://www.genaisummitseeurope.com/ Follow UBITECH: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubitech/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ubitech9245 Instagram h:ttps://www.instagram.com/ubitech_limited/?hl=en 🔗 Where to find Dimitris Alexandrou https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitris-alexandrou-ab828a1/ 🔗 Where to find Yiorgos  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis Stay connected with GenAI Summit: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/genai-summit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genaisummitseeurope/?locale=el_GR Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@GenAISummit Production: HÄST https://www.hast.gr

    46 min
  2. The New Standard for Validated Insights | George Tsarouchas, Founder & CEO, Dialectica

    07/30/2025

    The New Standard for Validated Insights | George Tsarouchas, Founder & CEO, Dialectica

    🎟 Super Early Bird Tickets for GenAI Summit 👉 Only 100 Available — 50% Off Until August 31 Don’t miss out — grab yours today! 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: Why non-digitized knowledge is the next frontier for decision-making 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 🔗 Where to find George Tsarouchas LinkedIn 🔗 Where to find Yiorgos LinkedIn Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram TikTok Production: HÄST #TheGenAISummitPodcast #GenAISummit #Dialectica #GreekTech #GenerativeAI #NonDigitizedKnowledge #KnowledgeEconomy #FutureOfWork #AIInBusiness #LLMIntegration #ExpertInsights #AITransformation #DecisionIntelligence

    47 min
  3. Leading Greece Toward an AI-Powered Future | Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance

    07/16/2025

    Leading Greece Toward an AI-Powered Future | Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance

    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 LinkedinInstagram 🔗Where to find Yiorgos Linkedin Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram TikTok Production: HÄST ​​

    50 min
  4. Local Governance Meets AI | Christos Porios (Founder, OpenCouncil & Schema Labs)

    06/27/2025

    Local Governance Meets AI | Christos Porios (Founder, OpenCouncil & Schema Labs)

    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  Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram: @GenAISummit TikTok: @GenAISummit Production: HÄST

    1 hr
  5. Insights into Agentic AI | Dr. Sokratis Kartakis (Generative AI Global Blackbelt, Google)

    06/06/2025

    Insights into Agentic AI | Dr. Sokratis Kartakis (Generative AI Global Blackbelt, Google)

    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 Agents Companion Behind the product: NotebookLM | Raiza Martin 🔗Where to find Sokratis LinkedIn: Dr. Sokratis Kartakis  🔗Where to find Yiorgos Linkedin: Yiorgos Nikoletakis Stay connected with GenAI Summit Instagram: GenAISummit TikTok: GenAISummit Production: HÄST

    51 min
  6. Enterprise GenAI Transformation & Leadership | Antreas Athanassopoulos (CEO, Olympia Group)

    05/28/2025

    Enterprise GenAI Transformation & Leadership | Antreas Athanassopoulos (CEO, Olympia Group)

    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 Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram: @GenAISummit TikTok: @GenAISummit Production: HÄST

    40 min
  7. Reimagining Customer Support with AI | Alex Marantelos (Co-Founder & CEO, Intryc)

    05/15/2025

    Reimagining Customer Support with AI | Alex Marantelos (Co-Founder & CEO, Intryc)

    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 Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram: @GenAISummit TikTok: @GenAISummit Production: HÄST

    31 min
  8. Building Superhuman Coding Agents | Ioannis Antonoglou (Co-Founder & CTO, Reflection AI)

    04/30/2025

    Building Superhuman Coding Agents | Ioannis Antonoglou (Co-Founder & CTO, Reflection AI)

    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 Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram: @GenAISummit TikTok: @GenAISummit Production: HÄST

    41 min
  9. Building a Trustworthy, Open-Source AI Future | Manos Koukoumidis (CEO, Oumi)

    04/04/2025

    Building a Trustworthy, Open-Source AI Future | Manos Koukoumidis (CEO, Oumi)

    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 Stay connected with GenAI Summit: Instagram: @GenAISummit TikTok: @GenAISummit Production: HÄST

    49 min
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The GenAI Summit Podcast is the official podcast of the GenAI Summit, the largest conference focused on Generative AI in Europe & the Middle East. This podcast features the brightest minds shaping the future of Generative AI, including industry leaders, researchers, and innovators. We explore breakthrough technologies, real-world applications, GenAI adoption in industries, and the challenges shaping the landscape. Tune in for expert insights, first-hand experiences, and practical advice for professionals, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.

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