Dimitris Tsingos
Why Losing a Battle Doesn’t Mean Losing the War: The Venture Building Advantage
In entrepreneurship, losing a battle shouldn’t mean losing the war. Yet in the traditional early-stage funding model, that’s exactly what happens far too often.
When Capability and Efficiency Aren’t Enough: Lessons from the DotCom Era in the Age of AI
The DotCom story is ready to play out again in the era of the AI transition. And this time, the risk is not hypothetical. Left unchecked, it’s almost a certainty unless we prepare.
Celebrating Seven Years of Excellence: Iro’s Starttechversary!
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, marked the 7th starttechversary of our one and only Iro Tsakiri — and what a journey it has been!
The Hyper-Intellectualization of Everything — and Why It’s Time to Move Again
Reflections from a recent #PracticalAI weekend in Speyside, Scotland.
The AI Bubble Is Real—And That’s Good News
The bubble is undeniable. It is already huge, and it will explode with absolute certainty. This is not a question of “if,” only of “when.” And yes—it will be bigger than the Dot Com bubble.
Startups Are Not Built to Be Sold
In the world of startups, there’s an idea that keeps coming back: startups are built to be sold.
Persistence Over Luck
One thing I’ve learned in the last 25 years is that you have to persist to succeed. Luck matters, but it’s not everything.
Back to Our Roots: Epignosis support at Voxxed Days Crete signals a grand return
Voxxed Days Crete 2025 will bring together developers, engineers, and innovators from across Greece and beyond. We are proud that Epignosis will be there as a Gold Sponsor—and for us at Starttech Ventures, this participation marks much more than a sponsorship.
AI That Negotiates Like a Human: Highlights from the September Practical AI Meetup in Athens
At Starttech Ventures, we proudly supported the September Athens Practical AI Meetup, an inspiring gathering of 100+ participants.