Endeavor Greece

What's Endeavor?⁠ ⁠ When someone asks us, our first thought is, 'How do we fit it all in?’⁠ ⁠ Since 2012, Endeavor Greece has been at the heart of the country’s entrepreneurial landscape, launched at a critical time to help founders dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward.⁠ ⁠ By supporting and mentoring the next wave of founders, we’re driving innovation and creating a ripple effect of success across Greece and beyond. Our mission? To accelerate the Greek Innovation Ecosystem and place its entrepreneurial stories on the global map. ⁠ Watch this video to explore how Endeavor is connecting and empowering entrepreneurs globally ⁠ #EndeavorGR #Entrepreneurship #OneEndeavor #innovation #greektech

🎁 Unwrapping Innovation with Endeavor's Holiday Gift Bag 🎁 It’s that time of year again, and we’re excited to celebrate the ingenuity and impact of Greece’s brightest founders with our annual tradition—the Endeavor Holiday Gift Bag. This year, we’ve taken it a step further by collaborating with Greek brand Zeus+Dione to create a limited selection of sustainably crafted bags that double as a pillowcase, blending style and functionality. What makes this gift bag even more special? It’s filled to the brim with innovative products and contributions from our high-impact entrepreneurs, showcasing their creativity and generosity This is more than just a gift bag; it reflects the pay-it-forward mindset that fuels Greece’s entrepreneurial transformation. As 2024 comes to a close, we’re beyond grateful for out #OneCommunity and your support. Together, we’re shaping the future of Greece’s ecosystem and paving the way for bold achievements. Here’s to a joyful holiday season, a New Year full of achievements, and maybe just a little extra space under the tree for this special delivery! 🎄 #endeavorgr #happyholidays #innovation #ecosystem #entrepreneurship #givingback

Hot News🔥 Announcing Cohort 8 featuring 7 high-growth startups joining Scale Up Greece by Endeavor! 👏 Welcome Acumino, Circular Genomics, Cinobo, EVO Human Performance, Threedium, Triparound, and YourHero/Douleutaras to the program 🎉 We’re beyond excited to work with Cohort VIII’s game-changing founders who are redefining industries and strengthening Greece’s position as an innovation hub. 💡 A little bit about Cohort 8: 💰 Raised over $50M USD 💼 Created 242 jobs globally 🌍 Present in 6 markets, including Athens, San Francisco, New Mexico, and London 👀 Representing sectors like Robotics/AI, Life Sciences, Sportstech, Traveltech, Entertainment, and Consumer Tech. With open arms, we welcome you to our thriving community of over 70 rapidly scaling companies 🤝. For more information, check out our blog here: https://lnkd.in/dv-azPAy #endeavorgr #greektech #scaleup #innovation #entrepreneurship

📢 The final newsletter of 2024 is here! As we reflect on a year of milestones, breakthroughs, and connections, explore the stories that made 2024 unforgettable, as well as this months news: from the launch of ScaleUp Cohort 8 to global moments like our NYC Greeking Out event. Celebrate with us as we look ahead to a bold and impactful 2025! 👇 #endeavorgr #newsletter #greektech

🎉 Ending the Year with a Bang! 🎉 On Tuesday, under the stunning ambiance of Kapnergostasio, we gathered 300 key players of the economy to reflect on an incredible 2024 and envision an even brighter 2025. 🚀 The night began with inspiring opening remarks from Endeavor Greece Chairwoman Costantza Sbokou- Constantakopoulou and Managing Director Panagiotis Karampinis, reflecting on another impactful year for Greek tech and innovation. The highlight of the evening was a dynamic fireside chat on The World in 2025, featuring Kostas Kryptos Chalkias (Mysten Labs), Dr. Athina Kanioura (PepsiCo), Marco Veremis (Big Pi Ventures), Alexis Pantazis (Hellas Direct), and Lars Rasmussen (Google Maps). Moderated by Panagiotis Karampinis, it sparked insights and ideas that will carry us into the new year. Thank you to Pepper 96.6 for filling the night with great music and festive vibes, setting the perfect tone for a celebration that brought our community together. 🎶 Huge appreciation to everyone who joined us. As we step into 2025, we’re more inspired than ever to keep building #OneCommunity, fostering innovation, and driving Greece’s global impact. Want to relive the accomplishments of our entrepreneurs and the milestones of the Greek Tech Ecosystem this year? Check out our 2024 Year in Review: https://lnkd.in/edTpCY3q #endeavorgr #innovation #greektech #yearinreview #onecommunity #endofyearparty

What a memorable night at the Visa Innovation Program Europe Summit as we celebrated the conclusion of another transformative program season across Greece, Cyprus, and Malta! 🌟 On December 12th, Athens became the hub of fintech innovation, bringing together Visa's executives, partners, clients, and a vibrant community of fintech leaders and enthusiasts. Together, we highlighted groundbreaking advancements and the power of collaboration shaping the future of payments and financial services. 🚀 Congratulations to this year’s fintech companies and their executives: 🔹 Andaria (Kevin McAdam) 🔹 BridgerPay (Ran Cohen) 🔹 LENDOX (Cosmin Curticapean) 🔹 Malloc (YC S21) (Maria Terzi) 🔹 wamo (Yanki Onen) 🔹 Zeal (Alexandros Panayides) We're incredibly proud of the program's impact and the thriving community it has built in the region. Here's to even greater achievements ahead! 💪 Thank you to Mr Konstantinos Kyranakis, Deputy Minister of Digital Governance of the Hellenic Republic for giving his opening remarks, as well as all our panelists and moderators for joining us: From Visa: Eva Ruiz Cendon, Sevdalina Vassileva, Adrian Trache, David Farrugia, Michael Ioannides, Melihcan Yücel, Paris Papapaschalis. From VCs: Yiannis Eftychiou (33 East) and Daniel Tomov (Eleven Ventures). As well as: Panagiotis Karampinis (Endeavor Greece), George Panou MBA (Eurobank), George Chatzigiannakis (Cardlink), Christos Stefanatos (EV Loader) Stay tuned for more fintech insights and connections! #innovation #VIPE #endeavorgr #fintech #greektech

💡 “I learned that no matter how hard you try, if the timing isn’t right or luck isn’t on your side, you won’t succeed.”⁠ ⁠ On Outliers, Eirini Schlosser explains how she turned a frustrating inefficiency in healthcare into an AI solution that empowers medical teams to focus on what truly matters.⁠ ⁠ 🎙️ Highlights include: The lessons Eirini learned from building Dyania Health in the U.S, why tackling healthcare data is a complex but necessary challenge, her advice for entrepreneurs starting out in competitive industries.⁠ ⁠ 🎧 Tune in for insights and stories from an inspiring founder: ⁠ #OutliersPodcast #EntrepreneurshipStories #AIInMedicine #HealthcareInnovation

🌟 Greeking Out NYC: Fireside chat between Eleni Kounalakis & Costantza Sbokou- Constantakopoulou 🌟 🎙️ Key Highlights: 1️⃣ Eleni Kounalakis, a proud Greek-American trailblazer, shared her journey from U.S. Ambassador to Lieutenant Governor of California, her reflections on the challenges and opportunities in California, and her optimism for the future as a hub of innovation and resilience. 2️⃣ Mrs Kounalakis highlighted Greece’s emergence as a global tech player and its cultural resurgence on the world stage—fueling pride and inspiration for the diaspora. 3️⃣ In conversation with Costantza Sbokou-Constantakopoulou, the two reflected on the role of the diaspora in shaping global civic, cultural, and financial landscapes while sharing stories that underscored the enduring connection between Greece and its people abroad. 💡 A key takeaway? The power of community and collaboration. Networks like Endeavor amplify talent and inspire the next generation of innovators. 👏 Huge thanks to Eleni, Costantza, and everyone who joined us in celebrating the brilliance of Greek talent and innovation across the world! 🌍 #GreekingOut #GreekDiaspora #Innovation #Endeavorgr

📍 Step Inside the Endeavor Booth at Slush 2024! 🇬🇷❄️ Our booth was more than just a meeting spot—it was the heart of the first-ever Greek delegation at Slush! A space where founders, investors, and leaders came together to connect, collaborate, and showcase the incredible potential of Greece’s innovation ecosystem. The booth featured four personalized startup booths where companies from our Scale-Up Program showcased their visionary ideas. It was the perfect space for founders to share their materials, promote their innovations, and spark meaningful connections with global leaders. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared their stories, and contributed to this incredible experience. Watch the video to see the booth in action! #EndeavorGreece #Slush2024 #GreekDelegation #OneCommunity

📚 From biochemistry to finance to founding her own company—Eirini Schlosser has followed an unconventional path.⁠ ⁠ This week on Outliers, Eirini shares how her diverse background shaped Dyania Health, a company helping healthcare providers work more efficiently by streamlining the way they process medical data.⁠ ⁠ 💬 Eirini talks about: Why she pivoted careers at the last minute, her experience navigating tough regulatory landscapes, the importance of persistence in building a company.⁠ ⁠ 🎧 Don’t miss this fascinating conversation here: ⁠ #OutliersPodcast #DyaniaHealth #AIForHealthcare #GreekEntrepreneurs