Dear Fellow Alumni,

The Stanford Club of Greece hosted an inspiring entrepreneurship event on Thursday, June 5, 2025, titled:

“Global Entrepreneurship Made in Greece: Opportunities and Challenges.”

The event brought together a dynamic panel of accomplished entrepreneurs and investors who shared their insights on building global ventures with roots in Greece, the challenges of scaling internationally, and the unique opportunities emerging from the Greek innovation ecosystem.

Speakers

• Stefanos Loukakos – ex-Google, ex-Facebook, CEO and Founder of Connectly.ai

• Thanos Papadimitriou – Serial Entrepreneur, President and ex-CEO of Pnoe, Board Chair of Moveo.ai, Founding Partner of Charge VC, and Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern and SDA Bocconi

• Andreas Stavropoulos – Partner at Threshold Ventures and DFJ, Member of the Board of the Hellenic Corporation of Assets and Participations (joined remotely)

Moderator:
Vasilis Vassalos (PhD 2000) – Professor at AUEB and Senior Director of AI at AISERA

Event Highlights

The discussion explored the global potential of Greek entrepreneurship, the evolving role of AI and digital innovation in business creation, and the ways in which the Greek startup ecosystem can connect more effectively with international markets and investors.

Attendees engaged in an insightful Q&A session, followed by a lively networking reception, where participants had the chance to exchange ideas and connect with fellow alumni and industry professionals.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the speakers, moderator, and attendees who made this event such a success.
We look forward to seeing everyone again at our upcoming Stanford Club of Greece gatherings!

Warm regards,
The Stanford Club of Greece

Dear Fellow Alumni,

Yesterday evening, the Stanford Club of Greece hosted its annual Vasilopita Celebration, bringing together alumni, friends, and guests for a memorable evening of tradition, thought-provoking discussion, and warm community spirit.

Alongside the traditional dinner and Vasilopita cutting ceremony, we had the privilege of welcoming renowned historian Thanos Veremis as our keynote speaker.

“The Return of Reactionary Politics in the Western World: Historical Parallels and Future Implications”

Professor Veremis led a captivating conversation on the resurgence of reactionary politics across the Western world, drawing insightful parallels from history and engaging the audience in a lively discussion about contemporary challenges and future implications.

The evening concluded with the cutting of the Vasilopita and the sharing of the lucky coin — a moment of joy and connection that reminded us of the strength of our Stanford community in Greece.

A heartfelt thank you to all attendees for your presence and support.
We look forward to welcoming you to our next Stanford Club of Greece event!

Warm regards,
The Stanford Club of Greece

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to announce the results of our recent General Assembly and extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated.

A special word of gratitude goes to our Election Committee for their outstanding work in ensuring a smooth and transparent election process.

We are delighted to introduce the new Board of Directors for the 2024–2026 term:

Officers

• Panos Karelis, President

• Dimitris Kalligas, Vice President

• Evangelos Scouros, Secretary

• George Papadimitriou, Treasurer

Members

• Dimitris Cheliotis, Member

• Andreas Nomikos, Member

• Maria Roumpani, Member

• Giannis Synodinos, Member

• Vasilis Vassalos, Member

Thank you for the trust you have placed in us. We look forward to working together to make the next two years both meaningful and impactful for the Stanford alumni community in Greece.

We are excited to continue organizing in-person events and activities, reconnecting with old friends, and welcoming new members. Our goal is to foster an environment of connection, collaboration, and growth, and we invite all members to participate and contribute to our shared success.

The Board of Directors
Stanford Club of Greece