Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece will participate in the upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens, co-hosted with Endeavor, on the evening of May 8. This year’s event will be held at the breathtaking Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. This venue symbolizes both the nation’s artistic ambition and its economic promise. Mitsotakis wants to establish Athens as an up-and-coming tech hub, something that his new administration’s actions to date have certainly indicated.
Mitsotakis has been leading the charge by putting Athens in the global spotlight as a hub for technology and innovation. More than that, his government has implemented different programs aimed at luring global talent to Greece. Among these efforts are tax incentives for startups and administrative reforms to cut red tape for new businesses. The Prime Minister’s commitment to fostering a conducive environment for tech enterprises reflects his broader vision for modernizing the Greek economy.
In recent discussions, Mitsotakis has expressed that comparisons between Athens and Silicon Valley may not accurately reflect the current landscape. Tech journalist Loizos, who has covered Silicon Valley since the late 1990s, emphasizes that the potential for growth in Athens is significant. This statement highlights the evolving narrative around Athens as it strives to capture a share of the global tech market.
Mitsotakis, who comes from a prominent political family—his father served as Prime Minister and his sister was the mayor of Athens—has carved out his own identity as a reformer focused on economic modernization. He holds impressive academic credentials, including a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s in international relations from Stanford University, along with an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Long before entering the political arena, Mitsotakis had acquired useful experience as an executive at McKinsey & Company and Chase Investment Bank. These experiences helped sharpen his lens of management and finance. He now draws on this experience to help steer Greece’s national economic recovery. His administration is even doing a ton of really interesting stuff to figure out how to make technology work for more traditional industries like shipping and tourism. These industries are important to Greece’s economic topography.
As the youngest of four children, Mitsotakis can “have it all” with both youthful energy and seasoned wisdom. His administration is still moving forward with innovative-friendly policies while honoring the deep roots of Greece’s legacy. Our upcoming StrictlyVC event makes it easy to spark all those constructive conversations. It demonstrates the government’s commitment to cultivating a dynamic tech ecosystem.
