TechCrunch StrictlyVC Athens: Greece's Prime Minister to Speak
Prime Minister Mitsotakis to Speak at StrictlyVC Athens
We are pleased to announce that Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Greece, will be a featured guest at the upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens. This event is being co-hosted with Endeavor and will take place on the evening of May 8th at the impressive Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.
A Unique Background
Mitsotakis possesses a distinctive background that blends political experience with a strong understanding of the business world. Prior to his political career, he gained valuable experience at McKinsey and Chase Investment Bank.
This experience is highly relevant to those operating within the startup ecosystem. He is the youngest of four siblings and boasts impressive academic credentials.
Academic Achievements
- He attended Harvard University.
- He earned a master’s degree in international relations from Stanford University.
- He completed an MBA program at Harvard Business School.
Mitsotakis believes his education has profoundly influenced his vision for the future of Greece.
Championing Tech Transformation
For several years, Mitsotakis has actively promoted Greece’s technological advancement. Following his leadership during the pandemic, he intensified efforts to establish Athens as a rising tech center.
Recent initiatives have focused on attracting international talent through tax benefits and streamlining bureaucratic processes for new businesses.
A Legacy of Public Service
Coming from a prominent political family – his father served as prime minister and his sister as mayor of Athens – Mitsotakis has distinguished himself as a reformer. He is dedicated to modernizing the Greek economy.
His administration is particularly interested in leveraging technology to enhance Greece’s established strengths in sectors like shipping and tourism.
Exclusive Networking Opportunity
StrictlyVC events are intentionally designed to provide attendees – including investors, founders, and ecosystem builders – with direct access to influential figures such as the prime minister. This presents a valuable opportunity to discuss his government’s plans for Greece’s tech sector.
Attendees can also explore how Greece is positioned within the broader European innovation landscape.
You can check out more details regarding the agenda and featured speakers by visiting this link (tickets are available for purchase while supplies last). Registration is currently open for what is expected to be an engaging evening.
The discussion with one of Europe’s most compelling political leaders, within the context of Greece’s evolving technology sector, is an event you won’t want to miss. Register for your StrictlyVC Greece ticket here.
