Category: News and Events
Greece’s Next Tech Hubs Will Not Ask for Permission
What we saw last weekend of May, at Epirus Hackathon, in Ioannina deserves attention. Not because it was another successful hackathon.Not because prizes were awarded.Not because people stayed up late, wrote code, presented ideas and took photos. All these things matter, of course. But they are not the real point. The real point is that […]
When everyone can build, the differentiator is understanding
Explore how understanding serves as a differentiator in software development for startups navigating a changing landscape.
Fundamenta’s Journey Takes Center Stage
This past Tuesday, the foobar.io team had the pleasure of hosting another meetup right here in the heart of Athens, inside the vibrant space of Starttech Ventures. It’s always special when the community comes together, but this one felt particularly electric. We welcomed the team from fundamenta.gr, who took us through their SaaS adventure. The […]
AI Will Make It Easier Than Ever to Build the Wrong Product
If one should remember one thing from The Lean Startup book, it is this: Companies fail because they develop in an excellent way the wrong product.
Craftsmanship and Technique
If you observe people at work long enough, you begin to notice a subtle but important difference in how they approach what they do. At first glance the difference is easy to miss. Many professionals appear equally capable. They know the tools of their trade, they solve problems, and they deliver results. Yet over time […]
What Growth Reveals About Clarity, Ownership, and Culture
Growth rarely breaks a company in obvious ways. It quietly changes how people coordinate, make decisions, and experience responsibility.
Strength Training and Startups: The Same Game, Different Arena
If you’re working a full-time job, especially one that keeps you sitting on a chair, staring at a laptop for 8+ hours a day. Exercise isn’t optional. It’s not a “nice-to-have.” It’s a requirement.
Why Losing a Battle Doesn’t Mean Losing the War: The Venture Building Advantage
In entrepreneurship, losing a battle shouldn’t mean losing the war. Yet in the traditional early-stage funding model, that’s exactly what happens far too often.
DeepSec 2025 Conference Summary
DeepSec 2025 took place in Vienna from 18 to 21 November 2025, bringing together leading security professionals from academia, government, industry, and the underground hacking community.