Dimitris Tsingos
Dimitris Tsingos
The European Impossibility – lessons learned from my Marshall Memorial Fellowship
Washington DC, March 2018. My second time there and on this occasion the reason is the completion of my Marshall Memorial Fellowship by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
Startups and the delicate issue of dedication
All or nothing. Death or glory. Who dares wins. That, in my opinion, is the only way to be a successful entrepreneur. The answer? Dedication. In an age of side hustles, jobs on the side and part-time revenue streams, this may seem a controversial thing to say.
Should I apply for funding from Starttech Ventures?
If you are asking yourself that question, then you are already a daring entrepreneur going for something you truly believe in. Or at least we at Starttech Ventures hope so.
Starttech² and the market segment we target
In this post I’ll elaborate a bit further on the specific kind of B2B software solutions we invest in, and plan to continue investing in, in the future.
Why we are investing in the East Mediterranean
At Starttech Ventures we have a firm belief in the amazing investment opportunities available in the East Mediterranean. Our reasoning is simple.
Why breaking even should come before high startup salaries
The issue of startup salaries often sparks debate. I would go as far to say it is often one of the key conflict points for many entrepreneurs and founders starting out their businesses. Along with wearing many hats when a business first starts out. My view is simple.
The lost art of capital efficiency
Capital efficiency. It’s almost become a dirty phrase in recent years. A lost art, if you like.
What VC’s want from Angel Investors, and vice versa
What did they Angel Investor say to the VC firm? “We’re not so different you and I.”And you know, something. It’s not at all far from the truth.
Why business model beats product, every time
Beware of the business model. It can be the difference between a roaring success and a spectacular failure. Fact.