AI isn’t the future—it’s the present. But who’s doing it right?

In this episode of Global Greek Influence- Giota Pimenidou sits down with Yanni Kalfoglou, a 30+ year AI strategist at Dell Technologies, to uncover the real truths behind AI adoption across industries—from banking and healthcare to public services and capital markets.

Discover:

• Why most AI strategies fail before they start

• The #1 misconception about AI leadership

• What happens when AI meets blockchain

• The biggest blind spots in enterprise AI planning

🎙️ Whether you’re a tech founder, policymaker, or just curious about how AI will reshape your life and work, this episode is your front-row seat to the future of intelligent tech.

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We often explore cutting-edge clean technologies with global experts—but in this episode, host Giota Pimenidou flips the script. As a researcher herself, she dives into the global debate between hydrogen and nuclear power.

• Which one is truly leading the clean energy transition?
• From banana radiation myths and nuclear geopolitics to investment trends and energy storage breakthroughs, we unpack the science, the politics, and the money fueling both sectors.
• With China, the U.S., and Europe making bold moves, is hydrogen quietly sprinting past nuclear—or is nuclear simply playing the long game?

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Federal Europe: Bold Vision or Risky Leap?

Is Europe on the brink of its next big transformation?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Global Greek Influence podcast, Panagiota Pimenidou welcomes Yannis Karamitsios—author of Time for a European Federation and founding member of 'Alliance4Europe'—to explore a future many still find unthinkable: a fully federal European Union.

From geopolitics to identity, we ask the questions shaping Europe’s next chapter:

🇪🇺 Is the EU ready for the next step into federalism?
🧬 Can national identities and shared sovereignty truly coexist?
⚖️ Would a federal Europe lead to more equity across member states?
🛡️ Is the EU sleepwalking into global conflict—or preparing to lead?
💶 What economic shifts must the EU face to remain prosperous?
🌍 Is EU foreign policy real influence—or just rhetoric?
✨ Can Europe rise again as a global power—and who will lead it?

🔥 Don’t miss this timely conversation at the crossroads of politics, innovation, and international power.

✨ Subscribe now for bold insights with Europe’s forward-thinkers in tech, science, and policy. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more.

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While we mostly look to the future in this podcast, today we revisit the pivotal period following the Greek War of Independence to better understand the roots of the modern Greek state.

Join host Panagiota Pimenidou in a deep and thought-provoking discussion with historian Marios Koutsoukos (University of Liverpool, Hellenic Open University, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) as they examine the aftermath of the Revolution and the foundational years of the Kingdom of Greece.

Watch also the Video premiere on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025 at 8 p.m. EEST on YouTube: Giota Pimenidou

Was Greece truly free, or merely an autonomous colony of foreign powers? What role did historians, intellectuals, and early political figures play in shaping (or distorting) the Greek national identity? And how does this legacy still affect the modern Hellenic Republic today?

This episode is in Greek, but don’t shy away—you can watch the episode with subtitles instead of listening to the audio version on Spotify for full accessibility.

📌 Topics include:
– Post-revolutionary Greece and its first borders
– The influence of foreign powers in shaping the new state
– National identity, Byzantium, and the clash of historical narratives
– Forgotten heroes and overlooked intellectuals
– What it really means to be Greek today

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🇬🇷 Αν και σε αυτό το podcast συνήθως κοιτάμε προς το μέλλον, σήμερα επιστρέφουμε σε μια καθοριστική ιστορική περίοδο: τα χρόνια που ακολούθησαν την Ελληνική Επανάσταση, ώστε να κατανοήσουμε καλύτερα τις ρίζες του σύγχρονου ελληνικού κράτους.

Η Δρ. Παναγιώτα Ποιμενίδου υποδέχεται τον ιστορικό Δρ. Μάριο Κουτσούκο (Πανεπιστήμιο Liverpool, ΕΑΠ, ΕΚΠΑ) σε μια βαθιά και ουσιαστική συζήτηση για τη μεταεπαναστατική Ελλάδα και τα θεμέλια του πρώτου ελληνικού βασιλείου.

Παρακολουθείστε, την Κυριακή του Πάσχα, 20 Απριλίου 2025 στις 8 μ.μ. Ελλάδας, την πρεμιέρα στο YouTube: Giota Pimenidou

Ήταν πράγματι ελεύθερη η Ελλάδα ή απλώς μια αυτόνομη αποικία των Μεγάλων Δυνάμεων; Πώς διαμόρφωσαν (ή παραποίησαν) την εθνική ταυτότητα οι διανοούμενοι, ιστορικοί και πολιτικές προσωπικότητες εκείνης της εποχής; Και πώς εξακολουθεί να μας επηρεάζει αυτή η κληρονομιά μέχρι σήμερα;

Το επεισόδιο είναι στα ελληνικά, αλλά μην το φοβηθείτε—μπορείτε να παρακολουθήσετε το επεισόδιο με αγγλικούς υπότιτλους εάν επιλέξετε τη βίντεο-έκδοση αντί για την απλή ακρόαση στο Spotify.

📌 Θεματικές ενότητες:
– Η μεταεπαναστατική Ελλάδα και τα πρώτα της σύνορα
– Ο ρόλος των ξένων δυνάμεων στη διαμόρφωση του κράτους
– Η εθνική ταυτότητα, το Βυζάντιο και οι αντικρουόμενες αφηγήσεις
– Οι ξεχασμένοι ήρωες και οι περιθωριοποιημένοι διανοούμενοι
– Τι σημαίνει τελικά να είσαι Έλληνας σήμερα

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"Not even a drop of noble and undiluted Hellenic blood flows in the veins of the Christian population of present day Greece." : Jakob Philipp Fallmerayer 

While we mostly look to the future in this podcast, today we delve into the past to understand the enduring identity of the Greek people. Join host Panagiota Pimenidou as she welcomes back historian Dr. Marios Koutsoukos (University of Liverpool, Hellenic Open University, National and Capodistrian University of Athens) to confront the misconception that modern Greeks are disconnected from their ancient ancestors.

We'll unravel the complex relationships between ancient Greek tribes – the Dorians, Ionians, Aeolians, and Achaeans – explore their links to the Minoan and Mycenean civilizations, and investigate the distinct impact of the Argead Macedonians.

We'll also delve into the legacy of Byzantium and examine the evidence that fueled the Greek War of Independence, tracing the unbroken thread of Hellenism to the modern day.

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Tired of treating symptoms?

Dive into the future of medicine with Dr. Panos Chrysanthopoulos (CDO at Morphocell Technologies and co-founder and director of weCANdev Consulting Group Inc. in Canada)!

Discover how iPSCs create personalized CAR-T cell therapies for chronic liver failure and explore the potential to phase out diseases like leukemia within the next 5-10 years.

Join us as we explore:

• CRISPR-Cas9: The DNA scissors rewriting the rules of medicine.
• iPSCs (Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells): The key to personalized, regenerative therapies.
• CAR-T Cell Therapy: Tailored immune responses to fight cancer.
• Quality by Design (QbD): Guaranteeing the safety and efficacy of next-gen treatments.
• Ethical considerations and equitable access: Navigating the future of gene editing responsibly.

Don't forget to leave us a review and follow us on Spotify, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and YouTube (Giota Pimenidou). Visit our website at www.global-greek-influence.com for more engaging content!

Join me and Mr. Konstantinos Michanetzis, an ex-naval officer who has served as a National Representative to NATO’s Industrial Advisory Group, a technology expert with a wealth of experience in defense (EDVS, European Defense Venture Studio), innovation (Seeders), and co-founder of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Greece.

Mr. Michanetzis shares his passion for shaping the future of European security:

• The impact of defense innovation on European security and strategic autonomy over the next decade.
• Greece's potential to lead operational excellence within the EU's defense framework.
• How Greece can position itself as a leader in defense innovation within Europe.
• The role of the European Defense Venture Studio (EDVS) in enhancing Europe’s security landscape through collaboration.
• Strategies for governments and private organizations to better support cutting-edge defense technologies.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that bridges vision and reality in the world of defense!

Don't forget to leave us a review and follow us on Spotify, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and YouTube (Giota Pimenidou). Visit our website at www.global-greek-influence.com for more engaging content!

Γίνετε μέρος μιας συναρπαστικής συζήτησης με τον Πάυλο Παμπόρη, έναν Κύπριο οδοντοτεχνίτη και συγγραφέα, που γεφυρώνει τον κόσμο της ακρίβειας με αυτόν της δημιουργικότητας. Μέσα από τα μυθιστορήματά του, "Τζιαι Πόψε"  και "Άλας" , ο Παύλος εξερευνά την ταραχώδη ιστορία της Κύπρου, τη συλλογική μνήμη, τη δύναμη της Κυπριακής διαλέκτου και τη διαχρονική σημασία της αφήγησης.

Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο, συζητήσαμε:

• Την αξία των προσωπικών μαρτυριών έναντι των γραπτών ιστορικών αρχείων.
• Η θέση του λογοτέχνη στην κατανόηση της ιστορίας και στη διατήρηση της συλλογικής μνήμης.
• Η ιστορική ιστορική σημασία της απελευθέρωσης, του ΕΟΚΑ, και η κατανόηση των γεγονότων μέσα στο πλαίσιο της εποχής τους.
• Η σημασία της ανάδειξης περιόδων ξένης κατοχής και η σύνδεσή τους με το σήμερα.
• Πώς η κυπριακή διάλεκτος εμπλουτίζει την αφήγηση και γιατί είναι σημαντικό οι Έλληνες αναγνώστες να έρθουν σε επαφή με αυτήν μέσα από τη λογοτεχνία.

Ανακαλύψτε πώς ο Παύλος χρησιμοποιεί τη γλώσσα, τη μνήμη και την ιστορική έρευνα για να συνδέσει το παρελθόν με το παρόν, δημιουργώντας έργα που είναι γεμάτα νόημα και αυθεντικότητα.

Επιλεγμένα Κεφάλαια

• 02:44  Ο λογοτέχνης στη μεταφορά μηνυμάτων
• 04:50  Ιστορική οπτική και προσωπικές μαρτυρίες
• 07:14  Η πολυπλοκότητα των ιστορικών αφηγήσεων
• 09:46  Ο ρόλος του λογοτέχνη στη διαμόρφωση της συλλογικής μνήμης
• 12:22  Η κυπριακή διάλεκτος στη λογοτεχνία
• 14:47  Η επίδραση της πολιτιστικής ταυτότητας στη συγγραφή

Ακολουθήστε το Global Greek Influence podcast και αφήστε μας μια αξιολόγηση στο Spotify ή στην αγαπημένη σας πλατφόρμα podcast. Συνδεθείτε μαζί μας στο LinkedIn, το YouTube, το X και το TikTok! Επισκεφθείτε μας στο ⁠www.global-greek-influence.com⁠ για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και έμπνευση.

Join a captivating conversation with Pavlos Pamborides, a Cypriot dental technician and novelist who bridges the worlds of precision and creativity. This Sunday only, a special surprise awaits! Although we usually release a single episode every two Sundays in English, tune in for a special second episode in Greek, airing tonight at 8 p.m. (EET). Don’t miss it! ✨

Through his novels, "Τζιαι Πόψε" ("And Now") and "Άλας" ("Salt"), Pavlos explores Cyprus's turbulent history, collective memory, and the enduring power of storytelling.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What is real when writing about the past
• The role of collective memory in shaping a nation's identity
• How our collective subconscious is shaped
• Historical figures speaking a dialect that shaped today
• Does human nature transcend time and space?

Discover how Pavlos uses language and memory to connect the past with the present in a meaningful way.

Curated Chapters

10:18  The essence of homeland and identity

15:09 Collective memory and its impact on identity

20:58 The power of dialect in storytelling

26:56 Timeless human nature?

Follow the Global Greek Influence podcast and leave us a review on Spotify or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and TikTok! Visit us at www.global-greek-influence.com for more insights.

Beyond Sight: Seeing Machines dives into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and computer vision, where machines don't just see but truly understand the world. Join us as we explore how cutting-edge research is revolutionizing autonomous vehicles, robotics, and perception in complex environments.

Dr. Christos Sakaridis, a leading expert from ETH Zurich, shares how his groundbreaking work combines physics, optics, and machine learning to overcome challenges like nighttime driving and sensor fusion. We also tackle ethical questions and imagine the transformative near future of AI-powered machines in our everyday lives.

Curious to learn more? Follow the Global Greek Influence podcast, leave a review, and visit us at www.global-greek-influence.com!

Suggested Curated Chapters:

02:51 The Journey into Computer Vision and Machine Learning

10:31 Bridging Theory and Real-World Application

26:05 Ethical Considerations in Advanced Robotics

31:50 Future of Computer Vision and AI