Exciting News: Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Speak at StrictlyVC Event in Athens
We are thrilled to announce that Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be joining us at our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, co-hosted with Endeavor, on Thursday night, May 8, at the stunning Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
For those unfamiliar with Mitsotakis’ background, he brings a unique blend of experiences to the table. Prior to entering politics, he gained valuable experience working at both McKinsey and Chase Investment Bank. His firsthand knowledge of the business world resonates with many within the startup ecosystem. With a strong academic background that includes studies at Harvard and Stanford, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School, Mitsotakis’ education has greatly influenced his vision for Greece’s future.
Mitsotakis has long been an advocate for Greece’s tech transformation. His efforts to position Athens as an emerging tech hub have been further emphasized during the pandemic, with initiatives introduced to attract international talent through tax incentives and reforms aimed at streamlining bureaucracy for new businesses.
Coming from a political family background, with his father serving as prime minister and his sister as mayor of Athens, Mitsotakis has established himself as a reformer dedicated to modernizing the Greek economy. His administration is keen on leveraging technology to diversify traditional Greek strengths in industries such as shipping and tourism.
StrictlyVC events are intentionally intimate, providing a unique opportunity for investors, founders, and ecosystem builders to engage directly with influential figures like the Prime Minister. Attendees can look forward to discussing Greece’s tech future and its role in the broader European innovation landscape.
For more details on the event agenda and other speakers, as well as ticket purchases, you can check out more details here. Registration is now open for what promises to be a stimulating evening filled with enlightening conversations. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with one of Europe’s most intriguing political leaders on Greece’s evolving technology narrative. Register for your StrictlyVC Greece ticket here.
