NBG Business Seeds’ Spyros Arsenis talks Greek startups
There’s a buzz around Greek startups. Well, the whole country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to be precise.
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The importance of a noise-free environment for young startups
If there’s one thing young startups simply do not need it’s noise. And when I say noise I don’t mean “a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance”.
Starttech’s Dimitris Tsingos to talk tech entrepreneurship at FORTH, ICS
Going by the book is fine, but in the world of tech entrepreneurship and startups, sometimes success means throwing the textbook out the window.
Why defying conventional wisdom is the secret to going global
Going global. You simply have to take the plunge. Make a leap of faith. Or in the words of Nike, Just Do it. Whatever the slogan, the sentiment is the same.
Why outsourcing is not the way to go; in Athens or anywhere
Paris, they say, is always a good idea [especially since they’ve just won the World Cup]. True story. In much the same way, outsourcing is always a bad idea, in my humble opinion.
Personal growth and who you spend your time with
Relationships. They can make you or break your personal growth. There’s no doubt about that.
NBG Business Seeds launches 9th startup competition
If you have a great business idea and are looking for funding, mentoring and more, it’s time for you to enter the NBG Business Seeds Innovation & Technology Competition for startups.
Why you should ‘recharge’ versus switch off during the summer slowdown
Summer time and the living is easy. Right? In theory yes, but the summer slowdown should not be your escape from reality. Worse still, it should not be about a total escape from your professional life.
Consider your business model first
As a startup, you may daily have good or horrible ideas, great visions, a strong sense of mission and commitment. And you’re working on your product. But what is your product, really? To understand that, let’s talk about business model considerations.
Talent versus skill: which dictates your success as an entrepreneur
Talent versus skill. Skill versus talent. To be a successful entrepreneur, which is most important? The answer to this one is easy. Skill, skill, and skill again.
Innovative services and the revenge of mathematics
I love innovative services. Not only that, I also have an admiration for the power of mathematics. When both worlds combine, magic happens. And that’s just what this post is about.
And the winner of the 2nd Lean In EU WBA Pitching Battles is…
There’s nothing like a memorable sales pitch. And we were lucky enough to see eight of them as another successful Lean In EU women entrepreneurs event went down at the Starttech Ventures’ HQ in Athens on Thursday.