Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ participation in a discussion organized by General Catalyst with investors and founders of technology companies

The Prime Minister participated in a closed-door discussion organized by General Catalyst, attended by investors, founders of fast-growing technology companies, and senior executives from the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister held discussions with Alexis Black Björlin, Chief Strategy Officer at General Catalyst, regarding the prospects for further investment in Greece, the momentum of the Greek innovation ecosystem, and the country’s priorities in the fields of technology and artificial intelligence.

The discussion focused, among other things, on creating the right conditions to attract international investment and technology companies, on strengthening and internationalizing Greek startups, and on harnessing Greek scientific and entrepreneurial talent. At the same time, they discussed broader developments surrounding artificial intelligence and the opportunities arising for Europe and Greece in areas such as digital infrastructure, research, and the development of new technologies.

Earlier, the Prime Minister met with the Mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie. During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest, focusing on the role of technology and innovation in addressing the challenges faced by modern metropolises.