The GenAI Summit Podcast

What are we overestimating about agents? Elias Vyzas, Partner and Head of Consulting at EY Greece, and Christos Tarantilis, Government and Infrastructure Leader at EY, sit down with Yiorgos Nikoletakis to unpack what it really takes to put agents to work: quality data, processes that can change, people who can absorb that change, and leadership that doesn’t pull back at the first hiccup. And why, in processes built to be run by hand, AI risks speeding up the inefficiency, in business and in government alike.On the road to the 5th GenAI Summit, “Agents at Work”, 16 November, SNFCC Athens. Make sure to book your ticket now.https://register.genaisummitseeurope.com/en/Events/gen-ai-summit-2026

What does it actually take to move from isolated AI pilots to enterprise-wide transformation? In this episode, Accenture's Ioanna Chini, Associate Director for Financial Services at Accenture Greece, sits down with Harry Margaritis, Group Chief Operating Officer of Piraeus Bank, to unpack the story behind one of the most significant AI partnerships in Greek banking: the launch of a dedicated AI Hub, built together with Accenture and powered by Anthropic.Key topics include:The move from individual AI deployments to a unified, enterprise-level AI HubWhy 8 out of 10 Piraeus AI pilots made it to production, and what that says about the bank's approachHow agentic AI is reshaping banking processes, from onboarding to compliance to risk managementWhy Anthropic, and what responsible AI architecture looks like in a highly regulated environmentWe also go deep on the people side of transformation:Why the AI Hub is a joint initiative between the COO and the Head of HR, and what that signalsWhat Ms. Chini actually sees when AI enters teams: not fatigue, but enthusiasm, and where the resistance really hidesHow blended business-technical teams are becoming the new operating modelWhat curiosity looks like as a hiring criterion, and why it matters more than everHarry Margaritis shares Piraeus' north star: becoming a fully AI native bank by 2030, and what that means in practice, milestone by milestone. Ioanna Chini reframes what success looks like for Accenture in this partnership: not delivering a system, but building a talent pool that is truly integrated into the organization.Finally, we reflect on the bigger picture:Why "AI everywhere" is a vision, not a strategy, and how to close the gapWhat will always remain human, no matter how far agents advanceWhether the Greek banking sector can leapfrog, and why the window is nowThis episode is for anyone building or navigating AI transformation inside a large organization, whether you are in banking, enterprise technology, or simply trying to understand what it takes to move from pilot purgatory to real, structural change.Learn more about Enterprise AI, the GenAI Adoption playbook in Financial Services, Transformation Management for AI at Scale, in the upcoming 5th GenAI Summit, which will take place in November 16, at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center.https://www.genaisummitseeurope.com/Stay connected with GenAI Summit:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/genai-summit/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summit⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/genaisummitseeurope/?locale=el_GR⁠Youtube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GenAISummit

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder and Business Innovation Director of UBITECH—proud Diamond Sponsor of the 4th GenAI Summit—to explore how the company is shaping the future of AI-driven innovation and product development.We dive deep into the company’s journey from project-based work to creating real AI products, including their first major initiative, GAIA. Dimitris shares how UBITECH leverages its teams in digital trust & security and AI & machine learning to deliver innovative solutions that give the company a competitive edge.Key topics include:The shift from projects to product-focused AI initiativesHow UBITECH integrates AI into workflows to enhance efficiency and standardizationThe role of innovation culture and internal collaboration in scaling solutionsThe challenges and opportunities of developing AI products in a fast-growing global companyWe also discuss the evolving talent landscape:Why a growth mindset and adaptability are critical for the future of workUBITECH’s approach to learning, experimentation, and safe-to-fail environmentsHow employees are empowered to adopt new technologies and drive impactDimitris shares his vision for UBITECH over the next five years: growing organically, continuing to innovate, and positioning AI as the next big driver of value—beyond just technology, but as a core part of the company’s DNA.Finally, we reflect on the broader implications of AI:How companies and investors will need to consume and interpret ever-growing volumes of dataWhy human expertise and critical thinking remain central in an AI-driven worldThe potential for AI to create one of the most disruptive waves of innovation yetThis episode is for anyone interested in AI product development, scaling tech-driven businesses, talent growth, and the future of work in an AI-driven world.Don’t miss the 4th GenAI Summit, happening this Monday, 24 November, at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where Dr. Dimitris Alexandrou will be in discussion with Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece, on:“Assistive Intelligence in the legislative drafting process: Enhancing human expertise with AI (EN)” 🕓 16:45 – 17:15 | Stavros Niarchos HallAnd don’t miss UBITECH’s hands-on demo: UBITECH Demo (EN) by Kostas Karolemeas, Architect & Tech Lead, GAIA Platform @ UBITECH 🕓 14:40 – 15:00 | Stavros Niarchos HallGrab your tickets today: https://www.genaisummitseeurope.com/Follow UBITECH:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ubitech/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ubitech9245Instagram h:ttps://www.instagram.com/ubitech_limited/?hl=en🔗 Where to find Dimitris Alexandrouhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitris-alexandrou-ab828a1/🔗 Where to find Yiorgos https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakisStay connected with GenAI Summit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/genai-summit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genaisummit/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genai_summitFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/genaisummitseeurope/?locale=el_GRYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@GenAISummitProduction: HÄST https://www.hast.gr

🎟 Super Early Bird Tickets for GenAI Summit 👉 Only 100 Available — 50% Off Until August 31Don’t miss out — grab yours today! In this episode, we sit down with George Tsarouchas, Founder & CEO of Dialectica—one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe—to explore how the company is redefining access to human expertise in an age of generative AI.We dive deep into the core problem Dialectica solves: unlocking and digitizing the vast pool of non-digitized human knowledge that lives in the minds of experts around the world. Giorgos shares how Dialectica connects investors, corporates, and consultants with verified insights that don't exist online—and how that mission becomes even more relevant in an era of AI-generated content.Key topics include:Why non-digitized knowledge is the next frontier for decision-makingHow Dialectica ensures trust and validity in a world flooded with informationUse of AI and LLMs inside Dialectica’s workflows: from research to operationsThe challenges and opportunities of building knowledge graphs for global expertiseWe also discuss the evolving talent landscape:Why the future belongs to people with a growth mindset and adaptabilityDialectica’s internal learning culture and safe-to-fail environmentHow young professionals can build careers in the age of AI automationMr. Tsarouchas shares his vision for Dialectica: not just scaling revenue or headcount, but becoming the most professional and client-obsessed company in the knowledge services space—one that enables better decisions through better insights.Finally, we reflect on the broader implications of AI:Why critical thinking and information quality matter more than everThe parallels between Dialectica’s mission and youth mentorshipWhy the upcoming AI wave might be the most disruptive of allThis episode is for anyone interested in:AI and knowledge workBuilding and scaling insight-driven businessesTalent development in the AI eraVerified human expertise in decision-makingThe future of work and education🔗 Where to find George Tsarouchas LinkedIn🔗 Where to find YiorgosLinkedIn Stay connected with GenAI Summit:InstagramTikTok Production: HÄST#TheGenAISummitPodcast #GenAISummit #Dialectica #GreekTech #GenerativeAI #NonDigitizedKnowledge #KnowledgeEconomy #FutureOfWork #AIInBusiness #LLMIntegration #ExpertInsights #AITransformation #DecisionIntelligence

In this episode, we are honored to sit down with Dimitris Papastergiou, Greece’s Minister of Digital Governance, for an in-depth and candid discussion about how the Greek government is embracing technology not just to modernize public services, but to actively shape the country’s digital future.We explore how the Ministry experiments with cutting-edge tools such as AI-powered digital assistants and document analyzers, piloting these innovations before making them available to the public. Minister Papastergiou shares how the Ministry stays agile, adapting its strategies in response to urgent societal challenges.Key topics include Greece’s national AI infrastructure plans:- The Daedalus supercomputer currently under construction- A proposed second AI factory focused on energy and agriculture- Free access to these resources for startups and small businesses- Building an AI innovation ecosystem around these hubsWe also delve into talent development strategies:- Encouraging the return of Greek researchers and entrepreneurs from abroad- Necessary changes in the local ecosystem to foster homegrown innovation- Promoting entrepreneurial thinking within government itselfA significant portion of the conversation centers on open, anonymized data—particularly in health, housing, and public policy. The Minister discusses Greece’s adaptation to the EU’s Data Governance Act, the creation of new institutional frameworks such as a national data secretariat, and efforts to open data across ministries while ensuring GDPR compliance.Finally, Minister Papastergiou offers an exclusive preview of the upcoming GenAI Summit on November 24, where Greece’s full AI ecosystem strategy will be unveiled.Super Early Bird tickets are now available for the upcoming GenAI Summit!This episode is for anyone interested in:- Government innovation- AI infrastructure and policy- Open data and regulatory frameworks- Digital transformation in smaller countries- Public-private collaboration in technology📚Resources & Reads Digital Governance Ministry renamed to include AI🔗Where to find Minister PapastergiouLinkedinInstagram🔗Where to find Yiorgos LinkedinStay connected with GenAI Summit:InstagramTikTokProduction: HÄST ​​

In the 6th episode of the GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Christos Porios, founder of OpenCouncil and Schema Labs, and a core member of our organizing team. With experience at Google, Palantir, and a background in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, Christos describes himself as a "public technologist", working at the intersection of AI, civic tech, and local governance.OpenCouncil is an AI-powered platform that transforms complex municipal council meetings into digestible, engaging content, from podcasts and TikToks to personalized WhatsApp updates about decisions impacting your street. By meeting people where they are–on their phones–OpenCouncil makes local governance accessible, understandable, and genuinely engaging.📚Resources & Reads OpenCouncil website: https://opencouncil.gr OpenCouncil LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/opencouncilOpenCouncil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opencouncil_gr/ GitHub: github.com/schemalabz/opencouncilSchema Labs Substack: schemalabs.substack.comLatest article: https://schemalabs.substack.com/p/opensource 🔗Where to find Christos LinkedIn: https://gr.linkedin.com/in/christos-porios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christos.porios/ X: https://x.com/christosporios 🔗Where to find Andreas https://www.linkedin.com/in/kouloumos/ 🔗Where to find Yiorgos https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoletakis Stay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST

In the 5th episode of the GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sokratis Kartakis, a pioneering voice in the world of Artificial Intelligence and a driving force behind agentic AI. As a Generative AI Global Blackbelt at Google Cloud, Sokratis works with enterprises across EMEA and APAC to deliver scalable, production-ready GenAI solutions that are transforming industries.We explore into the agentic era of GenAI, explore real-world applications, and hear firsthand insights on how businesses can thrive in the age of intelligent systems.📚 Mentioned in the episode:AI Agents: A New Architecture for Enterprise AutomationAgents CompanionBehind the product: NotebookLM | Raiza Martin🔗Where to find SokratisLinkedIn: Dr. Sokratis Kartakis 🔗Where to find YiorgosLinkedin: Yiorgos Nikoletakis Stay connected with GenAI SummitInstagram: GenAISummitTikTok: GenAISummit Production: HÄST

In this episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Antreas Athanassopoulos, CEO of Olympia Group, a modern, international investment group with a legacy of entrepreneurship and innovation spanning over 40 years.With more than two decades of leadership experience in banking and retail, Mr. Athanassopoulos has built a reputation for transforming organizations at scale. Now, at the helm of Olympia Group, he is driving AI-led change across a diverse ecosystem of businesses, from retail and energy storage to software and startups.We explore how enterprise AI adoption depends on empowering internal individual champions, encouraging curiosity, and creating space for experimentation. Mr. Athanassopoulos shares Olympia Group’s approach to GenAI integration, where each company adopts AI based on its own strategy while benefiting from shared best practices.📚 Mentioned in the episode: Detecting the Secret Cyborgs: The AI Trap for Organizations by Ethan Mollick🔗Where to find AntreasLinkedIn: Antreas Athanassopoulos 🔗Where to find YiorgosLinkedin:  Yiorgos NikoletakisStay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST

In this episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Alex Marantelos, Co-Founder & CEO of Intryc (YC S24), a company using AI to automate Quality Assurance in customer support.We talk about how Intryc is building practical AI tools that help support teams review conversations faster and more accurately, why QA is a powerful wedge into support ops, and what it takes to build in a space where automation meets human interaction.Alex also shares the story behind Intryc’s $3.1M seed round, the dream team driving the company forward, and what’s next as they scale out of San Francisco. 🎙️Timestamps:(01:15) Introduction to Intryc: AI for Customer Support QA (00:00) Introduction to Intryc: AI for Customer Support QA(03:42) Identifying the Ideal Intryc User (04:56) Key Use Cases and Benefits of Intryc (07:00) Intryc’'s Vision: Shaping the Future of QA(11:37) The Genesis of Intryc: Founding Story and Team Experience(15:27) Building Trust: Early Customer Engagement and Contracts (19:13) Evolving Product Strategy: Prioritization and Customer Feedback (21:33) The Impact of GenAI on Product Building and Sales (23:30) Internal Toolkit: AI and Productivity Tools at Intryc (29:38) Core Advice for Generative AI Builders 🔗 Where to find AlexLinkedIn: Alex Marantelos🔗 Where to find YiorgosLinkedIn: Yiorgos NikoletakisStay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST

In the second episode of The GenAI Summit Podcast, we sit down with Ioannis Antonoglou, Co-Founder & CTO of Reflection AI and one of the minds behind AlphaGo, AlphaZero, Gemini, and ChatGPT.We explore why agents—not just models—are the future of AI, how autonomy unlocks superintelligence, and why Reflection is betting deep on a single vertical: autonomous coding.Ioannis shares how he and his team of former DeepMind/OpenAI researchers are building a new kind of agent—one that can act over long horizons, unsupervised, and actually deliver real-world productivity at scale. 🎙️ Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (00:43) Reflection AI's Vision and Mission (03:26) Target Audience and Product Packaging (07:11) Future of Reflection AI(09:43) Competitive Landscape (11:44) Ioannis' Background and Team Formation (15:21) Hiring and Team Culture(17:26) Role Models and Inspiration(19:14) Product Development and Customer Feedback (25:21) Funding and Differentiation(28:36) Talent and Geographic Focus (31:42) Remote Work and Company Culture (35:02) Future AI Trends and Advice for Builders 🔗 Find Ioannis on Linkedin : Ioannis Antonoglou🔗 Find Yiorgos on Linkedin : Yiorgos NikoletakisStay connected with GenAI Summit:Instagram: @GenAISummitTikTok: @GenAISummitProduction: HÄST