Working locally - Aiming globally
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The document discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by Greek startups, highlighting advantages like talent and low competition, alongside disadvantages such as an unstable environment and lack of experience. It emphasizes the need for Greek startups to adopt a global mindset, seek knowledge, and establish connections while addressing the local ecosystem's limitations. Steps forward involve persistence, research, and the cultivation of a mature startup culture.
Working locally - Aiming globally
- 2. Life of a Greek startup: Working Locally… Aiming Globally
- 3. Why?
- 4. Advantages: • Language • Sun • Temperament
- 5. Disadvantages: • Unstable Environment • Delayed Adoption • Low or No Competition • Lack of “Startup Veterans”
- 6. • Unstable Environment • Delayed Adoption • Low or No Competition • Lack of “Startup Veterans”
- 7. Challenges: • Lack of startup mentality • “Last minute” mentality • Country Image • “Remote customers”
- 8. Opportunities: • Unbelievable Talent • Low competition • Financial Crisis
- 9. How do we address them: • Research and study • Travel a lot • Ask for help • Keep trying • WORK REALLY HARD!
- 10. Steps Forward: New-born startup ecosystem
- 14. The Reason: • People are changing!
- 15. What GR startups have to do: • Become global entrepreneurs not just Greek entrepreneurs • Spend time in mature startup ecosystems • Inject know-how in our ecosystem • Be patient • KEEP WORKING HARD!
- 16. What GR startups need: • Chance to try • Funds • Time • Support • Connections