Tell us about NBG Business Seeds. How did it all start and what do you do today? In 2010, in the thick of the economic crisis, we set up NBG Business Seeds with an eye to future recovery, aiming to support the innovation economy and the efforts of young people and young entrepreneurs who wish…
Bringing Greek businesses together to explore the impact of digital transformation and foster synergy between fledgling startups and established businesses, Business Transformation Stories is an initiative of the AmCham Greece Education, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (EIE) Committee that aims to leverage the unique strengths of companies at drastically different stages of their development to support business…
As discussed in our recent article “Nurturing Business Leadership in Greece Through Effective Public Speaking,” Greece continues to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. Foreign direct investment and corporate lending by both domestic and foreign banks continue to increase at a robust pace, accelerating growth and competition across all industry sectors. In this…
In the past, technology mainly replaced manual or repetitive tasks, while professions relying on creative, synthetic thinking, such as lawyers, tax advisors, and journalists, remained exclusively human. Today, however, the rapid advancement of technology is disrupting professions reliant on human knowledge. The widespread adoption of generative AI since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022…
In December 2021, the European Commission submitted its proposal for Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive III (ATAD III) laying down rules to prevent tax fraud through the misuse of shell companies in the EU. The ATAD III endeavor was triggered by the fact that many individuals and legal entities establish shell companies (entities with no economic substance…
AI is revolutionizing the business landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. With the AI market expected to surge from $119.78 billion in 2022 to $1,597.1 billion by 2030, companies are integrating AI to stay competitive and drive innovation. AI’s potential to boost operational efficiency and enhance decisionmaking is significant, with the technology expected…
Challenging deep-rooted biases about age, beauty and the relevance of older women, Lola Flash’s “SALT” series is one of sixteen projects featured in EΜΣΤ’s What if Women Ruled the World? Working at the forefront of genderqueer visual politics for more than four decades, New York City-based photographer Lola Flash works primarily in portraiture, engaging those…
In this and the next two issues of Business Partners magazine, readers are treated to a peek inside The Nameless King: 25 Stories of Leadership from Ancient Greece by Artemios Miropoulos. Linking history to modern corporate reality, The Nameless King features a series of stories that deal with different traits of Leadership such as building…
A book that aims to transcend storytelling and foster bond formation between parents and children, Lupo’s Star is a story of resilience, love, believing in oneself, and understanding that family is not defined by blood ties alone. Within the pages of this enchanting fairy tale emerges a world where imagination reigns, and dreams come to…
In a world driven by global commerce, Greece stands as a beacon of excellence, offering a diverse treasure trove of products that captivate the senses and enrich lives. At the heart of Greek exports lies the country’s rich cultural heritage and wealth of natural resources. From ambitious newcomers to seasoned exporters, Greek exports encompass a…