Our Blog
Our blog is a hub for educational content about startups and scaleups, designed to empower entrepreneurs with valuable insights and practical knowledge.
Written by our team of experts, the articles cover a wide range of topics, drawing from their unique specialties and experiences.
You’ll also find updates on our latest activities as a company, providing a behind-the-scenes look at what drives us at Starttech Ventures. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, our blog offers inspiration and guidance for your growth journey.
Latest Blog
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.
Articles
25 Years of Exploration: From Virtual Trip to Today
Twenty-five years ago, on a Tuesday in September 2000, five undergraduate students in Heraklion, Crete — together with Critical Publics — launched what was most likely Greece’s first student startup: Virtual Trip.
The Age of AI is changing how we access knowledge
We’re stepping into a new era where knowledge isn’t just scattered across websites and forums, but compressed into smart systems that can chat, reason, and respond like a knowledgeable friend.
Greeks in AI 2025
On the weekend of July 19-20, while the world continues to be reshaped by the rise of AI, our three-member team from LeanSpaceTech and Epignosis had the privilege of attending the very first Greeks in AI Symposium at Serafio in Athens.
Athens, AI, and the Return of the Agora
On June 18, we hosted the first Practical AI Meetup in Athens, a new monthly initiative powered by Mindstone in collaboration with Starttech Ventures.
Hack for fun and a noble purpose
Open Hackathon 2025 in Athens was a high-spirited and fun event, empowered as an act of care, learning, and purposeful creativity.
The Ultimate Guide to ChatGPT Models: Which One To Use?
OpenAI has rolled out several versions, each with its own strengths. So, which one should you use? Let’s break it down in a way that won’t put you to sleep.
Backing Bold Ideas That Include Everyone
We’re proud to sponsor Open Hackathon 2025, an event that challenges developers, designers, and changemakers to build technology that empowers, not excludes.
Readable Code, Meaningful Work: My Elixir Journey from Sabbatical to Startup
I am not an extrovert. All my life, I’ve been fighting my introvert self. So, how have I ended up being a people manager, leading the Thessaloniki Ruby Meetup for years, and having just founded Greece |> Elixir? I don’t know. All I know is I only do things I enjoy. I only do things […]
PMF.AI Reflections: A Front-Row Seat to the Next Wave of Product Building
A few days before the Easter break, I had the chance to attend PMF.AI, a bold experiment by Eleven Ventures exploring how AI is reshaping the path to product-market fit—and, ultimately, the way we build companies.