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We\u2019re thrilled to announce that Greece\u2019s prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis<\/a>, will be joining us at our upcoming StrictlyVC event in Athens<\/strong><\/a>, co-hosted with Endeavor<\/a>, on Thursday night, May 8, at the stunning Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.<\/p>\n For those who might not be familiar with his background, Mitsotakis brings a fascinating blend of experiences to the table. Before entering politics, he worked at both McKinsey and Chase Investment Bank, giving him firsthand experience in the business world that many operators throughout the startup ecosystem can appreciate. The youngest of four children, he also has some Silicon Valley-esque academic credentials \u2014 he headed to Harvard, then to Stanford for a master\u2019s degree in international relations, and finally nabbed an MBA at Harvard Business School \u2014 and says his education has long shaped his vision for Greece\u2019s future.<\/p>\n Mitsotakis has also been championing Greece\u2019s tech transformation for many years. In fact, after navigating the country through the pandemic, he has doubled down on positioning Athens as an emerging tech hub, recently introducing initiatives to attract international talent, including tax incentives and reforms aimed at cutting bureaucratic red tape for new businesses.<\/p>\n The prime minister comes from a political family \u2014 his father was prime minister and his sister was mayor of Athens \u2014 but he has carved out his own reputation as a reformer focused on modernizing the Greek economy. His administration has been particularly interested in how tech can help diversify renowned traditional Greek strengths like shipping and tourism.<\/p>\n StrictlyVC events are constrained by design to give attendees a unique opportunity for investors, founders, and ecosystem builders to engage directly with power players like the prime minister, so if you want to ask about his government\u2019s vision for Greece\u2019s tech future, and how the country fits into the broader European innovation landscape, this could be your chance.<\/p>\n You can check out more details<\/a><\/strong> here to learn more about the agenda and other speakers (you can also buy tickets while they are still available). Registration is now open for what promises to be a fun evening, filled with illuminating discussions, and this chat \u2014 with one of Europe\u2019s most interesting political leaders in Greece\u2019s emerging technology narrative \u2014 is definitely one you won\u2019t want to miss. Register for your StrictlyVC Greece ticket here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n