Rise Up Innovation Program: Endeavor Greece & Kotsovolos Dixons South East Europe

In collaboration with Kotsovolos, we recently celebrated a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of Cohort I and the welcoming of Cohort II into the esteemed Rise Up Innovation Program. The event brought together an impressive assembly of Retail Tech entrepreneurs hailing from the EMEA region, signifying the program's resounding success. Throughout its duration, the Rise Up Innovation Program has empowered these visionary entrepreneurs, facilitating rapid scaling and unlocking new opportunities by connecting them with top-tier investors and renowned brands in the region.

Let's see what we've been up to so far:

During this memorable gathering, participants had the unique opportunity to connect with the diverse array of companies that have been integral to the Rise Up program. As these entrepreneurs shared their individual journeys, experiences, and aspirations, the event provided a platform for meaningful discussions and the exploration of potential future collaborations. A highlight of the occasion was the enlightening fireside chat between Yannis Papidis, CTO at Kotsovolos Dixons South East Europe, and Panagiotis Karampinis, Managing Director at Endeavor Greece. Their insights provided a glimpse into the future for Retail Tech entrepreneurs and the program as a whole, setting the stage for continued growth and innovation.

We extend our gratitude to the remarkable individuals who contributed to the event's success, including Ben Mercer (Personify XP), Bjorn Azzopardi (Loyale), Charly CREPIN (YZR), Costas Malamas (Dataviva), David Eberle (Typewise, YC S22), Joseph Walsh (Typewise, YC S22), Mike Tomaras (Personify XP), Mustafa Khanwala (MishiPay), Nicholas Zinas (Tekmon), Omar Ebeid (Zeal), Panos Mitsios (Tekmon), Sébastien Garcin (YZR), and Theodore N. Sotiriou (MishiPay). As we bid farewell to a successful event, we are eagerly anticipating the continued growth of this partnership, nurturing and propelling these companies within the network in the years to come.

The future looks promising, and we are excited to see what lies ahead.