TEAM

Giannis is an agnostic venture and tech startup analyst, having previously held operating, managerial, creative and leading roles as a founder, co-founder, investor, consultant, manager, and onboarding member. He holds a BA in Marketing, Communications and Economics from Kingston University (UK), an MSc in Leadership and Organisational Change from The University of Sheffield (UK), an MBA in Strategic Management and Business Ethics Coaching from Kingston University (UK) and an Executive Master in Venture Capital Finance, Startup Funding, and Investment Strategies from Imperial College Business School. He also studied international Relations at the American College of Thessaloniki and he was a PhD candidate in Digital Business, Impact Financing and Societal Employability. Before founding SSPV Capital, he collaborated with some of the most influential and disruptive brands in Greece, Europe, the UK, and the USA, working every single time for the industry’s strategic impact, among multiple companies, organisations, startups and universities. Giannis’ private investing portfolio trajectory varies from the food and beverage sector to “digital” retail, culture, health tech, SaaS solutions and tech companies. He has served as a full and part time Adjunct and Visiting Lecturer for business and social studies at the undergraduate and graduate levels both for Greek and UK universities and other international learning organisations. He is also an UNESCO award-winning writer and published author of a tech fiction book. Giannis has served as an active advisor, mentor and startup/business coach. You might often hear him saying: “In case you’ve missed it, the world has changed! As investors, startup founders and builders, we are being called upon to create a powerful soul system, leading to an ethical future for individuals, businesses, citizens and societies. For a better, more solid and by all means meaningful tomorrow”.

Lazaros is the driving force behind the organizational efficiency of SSPV Capital. A naturally curious management professional about how things work and complement each other. He is a true digital storyteller with very strong and insightful thinking in analytics and reporting. He is also extremely aligned with the latest trends and hype effects on just about everything, from technology and innovative products to urban culture and travelling. Before joining SSPV Capital, Lazaros was the Digital Marketing Director at HB BODY Group. Prior to that, he held various positions in Business and Marketing Development. Additionally, being quite passionate about art and music, in 2016, he co-founded Kapani Project. He was also the founder and editor-in-chief at Beater.gr, an online platform promoting contemporary culture and new-age habits. He holds a BA in Industrial Engineering and Management and an MSc in Strategic Product Design, both from the International Hellenic University. If you want to reach out to SSPV Capital, Lazaros is the key contact person that you can easily approach by dropping an email and asking for a potential meeting.