Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the heart of technological innovation, Silicon Valley, engaging in high-level meetings with industry leaders including Nvidia, Tesla, and Sequoia Capital. The visit focused on bolstering Greece's digital infrastructure and attracting AI investments.
Engaging with Tech Giants
At Nvidia, the Prime Minister met with John Josephakis, VP of Global Business Development, and toured the research center where semiconductors are designed. Discussions centered on how the company could support Greek startups and the government in leveraging AI technologies.
Following this, Mitsotakis visited Sequoia Capital, hosted by Konstantine Buhler and Doug Leone. The meeting included investors and researchers focusing on AI applications in medicine, education, and robotics. The tour concluded at Tesla's Palo Alto facilities, where Konstantinos Laskaris, VP and director of the Optimus humanoid robot program, showcased the company's latest advancements.
The 'Greece 2030' Plan and Political Continuity
Speaking at an Endeavor Greece event, Mitsotakis outlined his vision for Greece in 2030, marking two centuries since the founding of the modern Greek state. He explicitly stated his intention to seek a third term, arguing that political stability is crucial to prevent the country from "derailing."
- Greece is no longer seen as the "black sheep" of Europe.
- The Greek economy is growing faster than the EU average.
- A key goal is to ensure the public debt burden is not passed to future generations.
The Prime Minister also called on the Greek diaspora to participate in elections via postal voting and encouraged remote work from Greece, highlighting the opportunities created by the digital era for professionals to live in Greece while working for global firms.
