Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Speak at StrictlyVC Event in Athens

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece will be one of the featured speakers at the next StrictlyVC event in Athens. Save the date for May 8th! Only through the lens of this decade of deep economic reform in Greece will we see how technology complements it. It fits right in Mitsotakis’ long-term push to modernize the country’s economy.

Mitsotakis comes from a very prominent Greek political family. His father was a full time Prime Minister, and his sister was the Mayor of Athens. The context of his background has deeply shaped his political career and ambitions. To do so, he’s brandished his reputation as a self-proclaimed reformer. He uses technology to diversify Greece’s traditional industries, such as shipping and tourism.

He began a astronomical and legendary educational odyssey. From there, at Harvard University, he earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. He went on to complete a master’s degree in international relations at Stanford University. Prior to his foray into politics, Mitsotakis forged a formidable résumé at McKinsey & Company and Chase Investment Bank. It was there that he developed his passion for business and strategic planning.

Under his leadership, Greece has navigated the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing measures that have stabilized the economy. Mitsotakis is an enthusiastic supporter of a wide range of policies to bring top international talent to Greece. Foremost among them are targeted tax incentives that promote innovation and entrepreneurship. His administration has released innovations to reduce red tape for startups. This amendment fosters a smarter, more sustainable approach that creates the right economic conditions for long-term growth.

Since taking office Mitsotakis has been very public about how technology can help reopen Greece’s economic landscape. His administration’s strategy is an admirable recognition that tech advancements can support traditional sectors and create entirely new opportunities in the process. He’ll also be at the StrictlyVC event. His mission is to reach out to investors and entrepreneurs who share the vision of Greece’s technological metamorphosis.