An illness called careerism
Extreme careerism. Defined as “the policy or practice of advancing one’s career often at the cost of one’s integrity,” is the single most destructive force in business, and I may argue, society in general.
Inspiration and the make up of a contemporary entrepreneur
Inspiration. It’s a funny old thing. One minute you have it, the next it escapes you. One thing is certain though, it is always closer to home than you think.
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”.
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.
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.
EquiFund 2018 – Two risks and one huge opportunity
In recent months, all the key players at the heart of Greek entrepreneurship are talking about the EquiFund program. And with good reason.
The one question entrepreneurs should ask their prospective Venture Capital investors
The point I want to make is about how often Venture Capital investors simply write off their investments. Which is what matters most for the entrepreneur, since for them it is a binary event — either they will make it, or not.
Anima Startup In Corpore Startup
Don’t worry, we haven’t lost our minds. Nor are we using Latin as our new, secret form of communication within the corridors of Starttech Ventures.