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Calling All Aspiring Entrepreneurs!

Reload Greece’s seven day pre- accelerator programme (RG Bootcamp17) in partnership with ALBA Graduate Business School features training from international mentors, interactive presentations and workshops and the chance to pitch in front of a panel of judges to win fantastic prizes! Held at the American College of Greece in the centre of Athens, join us and connect with like minded individuals and turn your idea into a start-up!

Why join?

Interactive hands on programme

Our intensive pre-accelerator programme covers training on topics such as Product-market fit, Market Research, Finance, Marketing and Pitching.

Inspiring presentations and workshops 

Be inspired and learn from successful entrepreneurs and professional industry mentors.

 

Build and join international startup teams

Connect with aspiring young entrepreneurs and build your own successful startup teams.

Top prizes 

Pitch to win top prizes including two 50% ALBA Graduate Business School scholarships, business coaching, access to co-working spaces and tailored Facebook training.

 

Programme Highlights:

10
New Teams Formed
32
Experts
15
International Mentors
6
Amazing Awards and many more surprise freebies

Programme Structure

 

 

2/10

3/10

4/10

5/10

6/10

7/10

8/10
 

Focus

 Welcome & Teams Arrive Business Modelling and Team Formation Market Research & Validation Deep Dives in Finance Marketing & Pitching Pitching & Final Event Team Building & Celebration Activities
 

Location

 

 Be Finnovative ALBA ALBA ALBA ALBA ALBA Neraida Museum

Educators
Christos Makiyama

Silicon Planet Corp, President & Co-Founder

Joining from Japan

Panos Seretis

Major UK Bank, Director

Joining from United Kingdom

Marc Van Den Berg

SkillsGym, Founder

Joining from United Kingdom

Sheila Sheridan

Idea-Pod, Global Marketing & Digital Strategist

Joining from Indonesia & United Kingdom

Theo(dore) Moulos

Growthrocks & Viral Loops, Group CEO

Joining from Greece

Speakers
Konstantinos Kutsikos

Growth Transformation & Value Engineering Lab, Director

Joining from Greece

Sofoklis Giannakopoulos

Astrolab, Director

Joining from Greece

Vicky Dallas

Appocalypsis.com, Founder

Joining from Greece

Mentors
Alexis Komselis

ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece,Director ALBA Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development

Joining from Greece

Andreas Constantinou

Slashdata, Director & Founder

Joining from Greece

Christina Garidi

Eudaimonia Coaching UK, Founder

Joining from United Kingdom

Marios Nicolaou

BellLabs Nokia, Senior Director

Joining from Cyprus

Lyda Modiano

wide strategy ltd., Founder – Director

Joining from United Kingdom

Dr. Antonis Lygidakis

GlaxoSmithKline, Royal Society of Chemistry, Scientist

Joining from United Kingdom

Dimitris Vassiliadis

EXUS,Director, Sales and Business Development London & Athens

Joining from United Kingdom & Greece

Sharon Jackson

European Sustainability Academy Crete (ESA), Founder & Director

Joining from United Kingdom

Joanna Konstantinou-Stavroudakis

DEREE, Professor

Joining from Greece

Dimitris Grispos

Green Cola Bottling International Ltd, CFO-Strategic Partnerships

Joining from Greece

George Shoterioo

UBS, Associate Director

Joining from United Kingdom

Maria Hala

Angel Investor & Serial entrepreneur

Joining from Greece

Apostolos Thasitis

Business Consultant

Joining from Greece

Myrto Papathanou

Metavallon Fund, Partner

Joining from Greece

Alex Valassopoulos

Global Biopharmaceutical Company, Director

Joining from United Kingdom

Catherine Katsarou

Relish, Marketing Communications Manager

Joining from United Kingdom

Ioanna Trachana

Athens International Airport, Digital & Innovation Management

Joining from Greece

Betty Tsakarestou 

 Panteion University| Department of Communication Media and Culture | Co-Initiator of Connecting Cities, Ph.D. Assistant Professor and Head of Advertising and Public Relations Lab

Joining from Greece

Vassilis Karavas

Investment Professional 

Joining from United Kingdom

Konstantinos Vassakis 

Mentionlytics, Business Intelligence Analyst 

Joining from Greece

Alexandra Karapidaki

Enartia, Marketing Manager

Joining from Greece

John Gratsonis

Bosch Siemens Hausgraete, CEO

Joining from Greece

 
Vasilis Bizios 

Private Equity Fund, Technical Director

Joining from Greece

Dimitris Velmachos 

BUPA 

Joining from Greece

Judging Panel
Konstantinos Kalogerakis

National Bank of Greece, Be Finnovative Program Manager, Digital Channels Division 

Joining from Greece

Alexis Komselis

ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece,Director ALBA Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development

Joining from Greece

Rouli Christopoulou

Vodafone Greece, Vodafone Foundation & Sustainable Business Manager

Joining from Greece

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“The Reload Greece Bootcamp helped me gather all business aspects of my start-up, create a business model and prioritise an action plan. The winning prize helped me to kickstart my brand new business. The dedication, knowledge, commitment and execution of the Reload Greece team will excite you to make your own dreams come true!"

Nikos KavounisRG BOOTCAMP14 WINNER - FOUNDER OF OINOVATION
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“The people running the RG Bootcamp were all incredible! The business insight was an absolute fit for me, I now feel ready to start and I'm already working on my Business Plan.”

Eleni KounalakiRG Bootcamp16 Participant
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"Thank you for giving us the chance to take part in the programme, it was an unforgettable experience!"

Irini Papagianouli
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“It was an invaluable experience; the Reload Greece team did an excellent job combining real-world entrepreneurs, top-notch mentors and amazing networking opportunities! The event made me realise that teamwork and asking for help from people that share the same passion, are the first steps for any aspiring entrepreneur!"

Stefanos PapadosifosWINNER OF THE ALBA SCHOLARSHIP 2015
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"The vibes and the knowledge I took home from Bootcamp really fuelled my passion and motivation to build this idea into a company. I've launched the alpha version and I cannot wait to come back to RG Bootcamp17 for a new round of inspiration from all the young entrepreneurs and the fantastic Reload Greece team!

Kristian Papadakis RG Bootcamp16 participant
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"This is not just a seminar, it’s a lifetime experience that is applicable to any business context. RG Bootcamp tested my patience, my limits, my conviction, I made international friends and connections as well as expanded my business knowledge and confidence."

Stavros SillivistrasRG Bootcamp16 participant
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"RG Bootcamp16 programme was excellent, maybe the most interesting and well organised seminar I've had".

Angelos DefigosRG Challenge16 Participant
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"The best thing that RG Bootcamp taught me was how to co-operate with people who are completely unknown to you. That’s something no degree is capable of teaching you. RGBootcamp was a lifetime investment for me."

Panagiotis BrebosRG Bootcamp16 participant

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FAQS:

Do I need a team or can I attend as an individual?

You can join the RG Bootcamp17 as an individual or as a team. If you join as an individual, you will join another team to progress an idea with other attendees. If you join as a team, please expect that you will also be matched with other participants, and your team size will grow.  If this is the case, all members must be treated equally, even if they are not from your original team.

How do ideas get selected?

On the first day, all idea-holders will present their idea in front of the audience and all participants will vote for their favourite ideas. The ideas that will get the majority vote will be selected to be worked on and team members will be assigned to the ideas (team formation). There is a risk that your idea may not be selected to be worked on by a team, however the principles you will learn by solving problems and supporting your team members will be invaluable to develop your own idea. Furthermore, you will network with like-minded people who may join you to launch your start-up in the next few months. The best case scenario is that your idea will get voted and you will get a team to progress it and pitch in front of judging panel. At that point you would have refined your idea, tested it, communicated it and gained publicity and support.

Do I need to have an idea to participate?

No you do not need to have an idea to participate in this programme. You will work on an idea as you will be formed into teams. All you need to have is the appetite to learn about entrepreneurship and the willingness to contribute your skills and knowledge to the team you will be working with.

Will the programme run in English or Greek?

The language for all speakers, mentors and materials provided throughout the RG Bootcamp17, will be English. You do not have to worry about being fluent as almost everyone will be able to speak in Greek and will be able to support you with unknown words (do not be shy, ask away!). However we will not switch to speaking Greek, we will conduct all conversations, talks and workshops in English, so treat this as a great opportunity to practice.

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