Now is the time to build: the world needs entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we continue through 2021 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Athens Virtual 2021 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Greece's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Athens Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Greece over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month Agentic program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Greece accelerator is led by one of the city's top startup leaders, George Papanikolaou. In addition, some of Athens's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Greece Founder Institute includes:
- Adam Markakis: General Partner, Astylab Ventures
- Alex Alexakis: Investor, Marathon Venture Capital
- Alexandros Christodoulakis: CEO, Wealthyhood
- Angeliki Karagiannaki: Managing Director, ACEin
- Angus Whiston: Communication director, DeepSea Technologies
- Anni Panagiotopoulou: Managing Director and Owner, Slash
- Athena Dova: COO & Co-Founder, Owiwi
- Constantinos Nikolaidis: Associate, Apeiron Venture Capital
- Dimitris Doukakaros: Director, Founder Institute Greece
- Dimitris Servis: Director of Architecture, Hexagon MI
- Dimitris Papadakis: Digital Transformation and Innovation, Alpha Bank
- Dimitris Tsingos: Founder and CEO, Starttech Ventures
- Eleni Lialiamou: Founder, Kimolian Academy
- Ellie Diakanastasi: Early Stage Startups Mentor, Founder Institute
- Emmanouil Koukouvios: Digital Innovation Lead, Flagship founders
- Eva Agapaki: Founder & CEO, Hatch Labs
- Filippos Tamvakakis: Investment Associate, Genesis Ventures
- George Moultos: Head of Business & Strategy, Greca Homes
- George Psistakis: Product Led Growth & Marketing, Fractional Executive
- Georgios Diamantopoulos: Founder, Zero to MVP
- Grigoris Chatzikostas: General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures
- Jill Douka: Director, Global Academy of Coaching Leadership Coaching Certification
- John Tsakatanis: SVP Finance, Hack the Box
- Lefteris Papadopoulos: Associate, Genesis Ventures
- Leonidas Tsementzis: Co-Founder & CTO, Sculture AI
- Maria Nikolakaki Koletsou: Founder, Blossom Ventures
- Markos Kiosseoglou: Mr, Re-Markable
- Nick Papanotas: CEO, Geekbot
- Panagiotis Andreou: Technology Program Manager , Interamerican
- Phoebus Giannopoulos: CEO & Founder, Phoebus G Consulting
- Rania Lamprou: Co-Founder & CEO, Simpler.
- Raphael Kontos: Managing Director, Theti Club
- Robbert Van der meer: CEO, bFlex
- Spiros Martzoukos: Founder, Makkuro
- Stavros Pavlidis: operator, risk-taker, venture builder, and capital allocator | direct investments, venture capital, multi-asset, derivatives | family office | zero-to-IPO, independent advisor
- Stelios Koukouvios: Sales Manager, FORCE Technology
- Stella Kasdagli: Co-Founder, Women On Top & inc.lude
- Tarık Dutkuner: VC Investor, 500 Emerging Europe
- Thanos Paraschos: Managing Director, Startup Greece
- Theo Kotzastavros: Growth Lead, Innov8rs.co
- Thodoris Zervas: Founder, startuplawyer.gr
- Tim Goedhart: Managing Director & Founder, RocketPeople
- Vasilis Tsougkas: CEO, Estate Brains
- Veronica Filippou: Product Manager, JOIST Innovation Park
- Viktor Minchev: VC Investor
- Zaharenia Atzitzikaki: Coaching, Learning & Development, The 10x Manager Academy
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Greece to help build the future.
Apply to the Athens Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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