SLEED THE WAY #15 | FROM UNIVERSITIES TO THE BUSINESS ARENA

In the 15th episode of the #SleedTheWay Podcast, Stelios Eliakis, CEO of Sleed, welcomes Katerina Pramataris, Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology of the Athens University of Economics and Business.

The two speakers share memories and experiences from their collaboration on multiple levels, from the founding of Sleed and its growth to the establishment of UniFund, which aims to support startups with funding, infrastructure, and human resources.

The discussion focuses on the change brought about by innovations in the business world, as well as the relationship between academia and the entrepreneurial community. Katerina and Stelios talk about leveraging the talent found in Universities and Research Centers, noting that this is a critical issue that needs greater visibility, as Greece is relatively behind when it comes to connecting academic research with business activity. They also highlight the significant challenges researchers face when trying to apply the outcomes of their research to the real economy.

This podcast series features Sleed executives, partners, clients, and market experts. Our main priority is to spotlight the people who shape our culture, our solutions, and our services through conversations that address today’s industry challenges. These are open, spontaneous discussions, and we hope to support the entire market with Tips & Tricks around Marketing-and beyond.