2nd Private Equity & Startups Forum in Athens, Greece (21-22 June 2012) : "Can Private Equity, Venture Capital and Startups be one of the Solutions to the Problematic Greek Economy?"

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• Publié par: financial-academy-eu
• Nombre de lectures: 18
• Langue: English

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2nd Private Equity & Startups Forum in Athens,

Greece (21-22 June 2012) : "Can Private Equity,

Venture Capital and Startups be one of the

Solutions to the Problematic Greek Economy?"

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ATHENS, June 18, 2012

ATHENS,

June 18, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

For 2nd time in

Greece

, Financial Academy organizes the

Private Equity &

Startups Forum [

http://www.PrivateEquityForum.eu

]

in

Greece

. The forum

covers two critical Issues: "

Can Private Equity, Venture Capital and

Startups be one of the Solutions to the Problematic Greek Economy?

"

&"

Applying International Successful Methods in the Greek Startups

Market

".

The aim of the forum is to bridge Investors (private equity from

Greece

and

abroad) seeking viable and competitive business models and Entrepreneurs

who are looking for strategic partnerships and investment funds, in order to

make its economy responsible, viable and competitive in the international

arena. Only with a strong economy, things can be driven to a new era for

Greece

.

Two days will host a series of Entrepreneurs and Investors (from Private Equity

to Business Angels) presenting their cases and sharing their experiences acting

or trying to act in the worldwide markets

Greek minds offer innovative thinking with an appetite for risk. Today's

economic structure in

Greece

was not appropriate for entrepreneurs to start

and flourish their businesses. Instead, there are too many paradigms abroad

with Greek businessmen excelling on all kind of industries.

So, the questions remain: Are there international Successful models and

methods to apply in

Greece

for Greek Startups and Can PE and VC help igniting

the Greek economy and become a solution to the current situation creating

new jobs and retaining good minds in the country?

Foreign Private Equity, Venture Capital and Business Angels are all welcome to

participate to the forum and network with Greek Entrepreneurs seeking for

capital to move forward their startups.

The speakers will try to highlight the tremendous opportunities that exist in

Greece

, during this critical period.

The conference is primarily aimed not only to create an environment of positive

messages but also to guide stakeholders in the right direction for their business

activities.

Some of the topics that will be discussed in the panels are:

What are the tremendous opportunities that exist not only for established businessmen

but also for young entrepreneurs in the current period?

How an investor can apply International Successful Methods and Models in the Greek

Startups Market? Can we replicate the Silicon Valley success?

How the Private Equity and Venture Capital industry can contribute to the transition of

the Greek Economy?

Criteria for Private Placements. Investments in small startups with high risk or "mature"

companies?

Understanding disruption in the mobile industry

Investment Models and new business in the Greek market.

Problems and Opportunities for growth startups.

Which countries are the most appropriate ones to set up a Startup?

CleanTech Investments: Fundraising and entrepreneurial strategies in the Smart Grid.

Innovating in

Greece

. Is it possible?

Small country BIG BUSINESS

Greek Startups and Entrepreneurship in the Mobile Arena

How an Entrepreneur can be Cost Effective and successful by utilizing all means of

technology today?

What is the relation of Innovation and Funding for Startups?

The conference will take place in the English language with no parallel

translation in Greek.

Organizer:

Financial-Academy started its activities in June of 2010 to provide training for

professionals in the market from other reputable professionals involved either

in the Greek market or in the foreign arena. The goal is to create the

appropriate field of training for quick implementation and transfer of

knowledge into practice.

Sponsors of the Conference

Golden Sponsors:

Piraeus Equity Advisors

,

Piraeus Capital Management

Silver Sponsor:

Intelen

Plain Sponsor:

Eurofast Global, Hellastat

Official Partner:

Hellenic Fund and Asset Management Association

Supporter:

American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce

Communication Sponsors:

Gnostix

,

Epixiro, MoMo Athens, CoLab

,

Business

Today, ComToday, Retail Today, Direction Business Reports, Nemo.gr, Hellenic

Startup Association

Media Sponsor:

Business Partners Online

Executives Recruitment Sponsor:

JobHunterNetwork.com

Printed Media Sponsors:

Kefalaio, International Herald Tribune

Public Relations Sponsor:

Action Global Communications

Online Supporters:

Kathimerini.gr

,

VRS, WTM News

Online Sponsors:

Capital.gr, Derivatives.gr, Business-Analytics.gr, Digital Weekly

Magazine, Palo

Gift Sponsor:

Fun Promotion

Scientific Contributors:

ALBAGraduateBusinessSchool, CSAP

For more information, please visit http://www.PrivateEquityForum.eu or call at

+30. 210-6846329

Financial-Academy started its activities in June of 2010 to provide training for

professionals in the market from other reputable professionals involved either

in the Greek market or in the foreign arena. The goal is to create the

appropriate field of training for quick implementation and transfer of

knowledge into practice.

The Private Equity and Startups Forum is under the umbrella of

http://www.EuropeanForums.eu