The Hyper-Intellectualization of Everything — and Why It’s Time to Move Again
Reflections from a recent #PracticalAI weekend in Speyside, Scotland.
The AI Bubble Is Real—And That’s Good News
The bubble is undeniable. It is already huge, and it will explode with absolute certainty. This is not a question of “if,” only of “when.” And yes—it will be bigger than the Dot Com bubble.
Startups Are Not Built to Be Sold
In the world of startups, there’s an idea that keeps coming back: startups are built to be sold.
Persistence Over Luck
One thing I’ve learned in the last 25 years is that you have to persist to succeed. Luck matters, but it’s not everything.
Back to Our Roots: Epignosis support at Voxxed Days Crete signals a grand return
Voxxed Days Crete 2025 will bring together developers, engineers, and innovators from across Greece and beyond. We are proud that Epignosis will be there as a Gold Sponsor—and for us at Starttech Ventures, this participation marks much more than a sponsorship.
AI That Negotiates Like a Human: Highlights from the September Practical AI Meetup in Athens
At Starttech Ventures, we proudly supported the September Athens Practical AI Meetup, an inspiring gathering of 100+ participants.
25 Years of Exploration: From Virtual Trip to Today
Twenty-five years ago, on a Tuesday in September 2000, five undergraduate students in Heraklion, Crete — together with Critical Publics — launched what was most likely Greece’s first student startup: Virtual Trip.
A question about scale-ups that uncovered a case of subconscious bias
I find it interesting that more and more people in the tech industry start talking about “scale-ups”.
The 10 years anniverary of the AbZorba Games acquisition by Greentube
This Sunday, February 23rd 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the AbZorba Games acquisition by Greentube, member of the NOVOMATIC group.
Dimitris Tsingos