I invite you to read my interview with Business Cyprus Magazine about the vital steps needed to attract Israeli companies to Cyprus. It’s not just about tax incentives; It’s about skilled workforce and actively engaging both sides. Also read about the secrete sauce of the Startup Nation and my own (spoiler- my mom).
Thank you Athena Yiazou for conducting the interview and to IMH Business for the opportunity and partnership.

📌Check out the full interview for more insights: https://www.cbn.com.cy/article/

🇨🇾The 3rd Digital Cyprus Conference, organized by CITEA, was a pivotal event where creativity and impactful messages were key to leaving a lasting impression. With a lineup of over 20 speakers and an engaged audience of over 500 attendees, the conference featured more than 20 presentations, competing for the audience’s attention.

During my presentation on “Escalating the Threat of Cyber-attacks on SMEs,” I emphasized practical strategies to safeguard businesses from hackers and prevent knowledge leakage. One of the critical points I highlighted was the importance of exercising caution when handling digital communications, particularly in relation to email and messaging platforms.

Here are additional reasons why it’s crucial not to click on messages from unknown senders or that seem suspicious:
-Malware and Viruses
-Phishing Scams
-Data Breaches
-Financial Fraud
-Ransomware Attack

Thanks Natasa Pilidou- Conferences & Exhibitions Manager & Charalambos Michael- Conference Officer, IMH, for your kind invitation, as well as to Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik and Demetris Fessas – Director, Commercial Office Israeli embassy in Cyprus for both your continued support and friendship.

🇨🇾 Reflect Festival proved to be productive, educational and fun.

My mission to meet government officials on innovation was kindly supported by Israel’s ambassador to Cyprus Mr. Oren Anolik and his team, as well as the organizers.

Had the pleasure to meet and discuss future plans with Deputy Ministers of Research & Innovation of Cyprus Mr. Kyriacos Kokkinos and 🇬🇷Greece Mr. Christos Dimas as well as with Mr. Theodoros Loukaidis, Director General at Research and Innovation Foundation.

Several brilliant Israeli joined the conference, such as Dan Gildoni, PlaceSense, Alon Abelson, High Lander, May Piamenta, Vee, as well as international experts such as Ornela Ramasauskaite and many others.

My speech focused on tips and best practice of startups in 🇮🇱Israel, to better the chances of entrepreneurs and startups also in Cyprus to accelerate towards success. 👏🏻 Thanks Eddy Nassar for moderating. Lastly enjoyed an interview with Panis Pieri from Startup Journalist at Cyprus Mail.

I’d like to thank the organizing team and hosts for an outstanding conference, professionally organized and conducted. Dusan Duffek, Kristina Priecelova, Kristína Mončeková, 0100 Ventures Vit Hanus & Viktor Stefanak as well as Techisland team Marios Giorgoudis & Tanya Romanyukha.

We’re thrilled that Tal Catran, Accelerators Guru, International Keynote Speaker, and Startup Ecosystems Builder, will grace the Reflect’s stage this Friday! His one request to all of you? Bring tissues; it’s gonna be hilarious! 😊

“People are not born startuppers, same as they are not born doctors, pilots, teachers, and lawyers. Startups are, first of all, people – and later technology,” Tal says.

Don’t miss his talk on accelerating your business called “From Dreamers to Doers: Turning a great idea into a Kickass Startup” on the Old Port Stage!