HIN Webcast: From Greek Start Up to Global Scale Up

This webcast was live through the Hellenic Innovation Network's platform on April 8th, 2021.
Introduction by:
Kostas Fragogiannis, Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness
Speakers:
Alex Chatzieleftheriou, Blueground
George Palikaras, Metamaterial
Costa Tsaousis, NetData
Dimitris Tsingos, Epignosis
Moderator:
Marina Hatsopoulos, Levitronix Technologies
This discussion with four Greek-founded companies focused on fundraising, transitioning from start-up to scale-up, and achieving global growth. Blueground, which has raised $78M from European and US investors, now offers over 3,500 furnished rental properties in 13 cities. Epignosis has over 8,000 customers in 126 countries for its training software which was ranked #1 by Finances Online. Metamaterial, having filed over 150 patents for smart materials and photonics, is about to complete a reverse merger to be listed on NASDAQ. While these companies operate in very different markets, we hope to uncover common threads underlying their successes
The Hellenic Innovation Network (HIN), with the support of the Greek Consulate of Boston and MIT Enterprise Forum Greece, was created to empower technology-based startups from Greece and Cyprus with a bridge to the U.S. through pitching and networking opportunities. This dedicated group from the tech startup ecosystems in Boston and Athens organizes events twice per year to educate the Greek diaspora about Greek startup activity, and to offer Greek entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch and network in the US. The CEO group meets monthly to discuss common challenges. HIN's online platform allows for virtual connections of its members in between events, so if you are interested in joining please register at hellenic.org to become a part of this community.
While the Hellenic Innovation Network's events are typically held in Boston, due to Covid-19 they are hosting a webcast series instead in order to keep our community connected until the next in-person event.