The Hellenic Initiative. The People of Greece Need Your Support!

Since 2012, The Hellenic Initiative has committed or distributed

$6.6M USD

in Direct Crisis Relief

$11.7M USD

in Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

THI in the Press

June 7, 2023

The Hellenic Initiative: Anniversary Gala Celebration honoring Vardis J. Vardinoyannis

On Tuesday, June 6, The Hellenic Initiative (THI) hosted a Gala Cocktail Celebration at the Zappeion Megaron to pay tribute […]
June 7, 2023

The Hellenic Initiative wraps up another successful Annual Venture Fair powering the next generation of startups in Greece

Celebrating 11 years of contributions to a better future for the country Building on the successful momentum of the past […]
May 24, 2023

The Hellenic Initiative And Desmos Build Up Greece’s Firefighting Capacity

THI’s $50,000 Grant Supports Seven Volunteer Fire Fighting Units The Hellenic Initiative (THI) has donated $50,000 to the non-profit foundation […]

Other THI News

June 1, 2023

Interview: Nico Gariboldi, Site Lead, Pfizer Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) in Thessaloniki, Greece

You have been at Pfizer for almost 2 decades. Describe what makes Pfizer a unique culture and opportunity, in your […]
May 26, 2023

Hellenic Cultural Society of Southern Florida – Greek films, plays, novels and poetry celebrated in the Sunshine State

At THI’s recent events expanding the THI footprint for the first time to South Florida, we were pleased to meet […]
May 23, 2023

Search and Connect – Christina Moniodis Builds Your New Greek Village

Everyone wants and needs connections – indeed Aristotle defined human beings as the ‘social animal’ – but it’s not easy… […]

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Jun 7

Last night we celebrated our 2nd Annual Zappeion Reception, honoring Mr. Vardis J. Vardinoyannis, an outstanding individual who has made, together with his family, extraordinary contributions to business and philanthropy. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. 🙏🇬🇷 Stay tuned for more snapshots

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Jun 6

George P. Stamas, #THI Board President announcing the company that wins the $25.000 award. Congratulations to @cliomusetours 👏🏻 #TheHellenicInitiative #VF23 #THIVentureFair #ATHINA23 #OLIMAZI

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Jun 6

Meet the 10 companies that are now pitching in front of a group of investors from around the world! Advantis Medical Imaging, @cliomusetours, @dataviva_com, @evo_human_perfomance, @fincludeai, @payfinloup, @hosthub_official, @vimachem, @vimodjis, @wecook.gr

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Jun 5

#TheHellenicInitiative is grateful for the support of the 7th Annual #THIVentureFair sponsors! Together, we are empowering #entrepreneurs
to succeed in #Greece in order to rebuild the #Greek economic base,
stimulate job creation, and promote a positive social change! #THI

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Jun 4

Join #THI New Leaders from around the globe at this Happy Hour in Athens, Greece! We look forward to meeting you, introducing you to our work, and to one another. New Leaders are all about networking with a purpose and we can’t wait to do just that! Link in bio to register #TheHellenicInitiative #OliMazi #THINewLeaders

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Jun 3

On the morning of July 19th, #THI’s New Leaders and community at large will join @we4all_official and head to care for the over 2000 trees we have planted outside of #Athens in Varympompi.
It’s no small feat to plant a mountainside full of trees, but the planting is only where it begins!
In order for these trees to take root, like all other projects, they must be watered, cared for, protected. We will be supporting that effort together. Once we have cared for our baby forest, we will have lunch together before heading back to Athens. Join us and see what it’s all about!
Link in bio to reserve your spot! #TheHellenicInitiative #OliMazi #PlantATreeInGreece

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Jun 2

Andrew N. Liveris, THI Board Chairman and Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Dow Chemical Company, John Koudounis, THI Executive Committee, Chief Executive Officer, @calamos_investments, Nikos Stathopoulos, THI Board Member and Partner, Chairman of Europe & a Member of the Management Committee, BC Partners, Jeremy Downward, THI Board Member and Executive Director, Aristeus Financial Services, and @georgejamestsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, will discuss International Corporate investments in #Greece, on a panel moderated by Eleni Varvitsioti from @financialtimes. Join us at the 7th Annual
#THIVentureFair! #TheHellenicInitiative #AllTogether #OliMazi

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Jun 1

Today, the 1st day of June, is National Olive Day and we will be celebrating for the entire month! With every purchase of @kastraelion Vodka in June, one olive tree will be planted for #THI’s Plant A Tree program! Not only will you enjoy the delicious taste of this premium vodka distilled from olives, but with every purchase, you will have helped small farmers restore olive groves in fire afflicted areas of Greece. Let's help make a difference together and support a great cause.
Purchase now and help us reach our goal of planting a minimum of 100 trees! Link in bio #TheHellenicInitiative #OliMazi

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May 31

We love our existing #THI family, but we also love to see it grow with new members, new ideas, and #NewLeaders! Whether you're a current member whose membership has lapsed, or you've been on the fence about joining for a while now, there has never been a better time to get involved with #TheHellenicInitiative, and especially our New Leaders program: Link in bio #THINewLeaders

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May 29

Only a few days left for #THI’s 7th Annual #VentureFair! It's our pleasure to present the international judging panel who will hear from 10 of Greece's most promising start-ups and award the top company $25K! Maria Gonidi, HR Director Europe Franchise Operations, @thecocacolaco , Andreas Kambanellas, Commercial Director Residential, @the_ellinikon_official , Miltos Kornaros, Partner, SouthBridge Advisors AIFM, Cleo Lymberis, Group Treasurer, @dei.gr, C. Dean Metropoulos, Chairman and CEO, Metropoulos & Co., Alexandros Nousias, Managing Director, @envolvegr, Nicholas Papapolitis, Managing Partner, Papapolitis & Papapolitis LLP Athens – London and Kostis Rokas, Managing Director, CVC. #TheHellenicInitiative

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May 26

We are so excited to be back in LA for a New Leaders event! And we are even more thrilled to be having it during the @lagff in conjunction with @theglobalgreekfilminitiative.
Join us as #TheHellenicInitiative, Los Angeles Greek Film Festival & Global Greek Film Initiative unite in Hollywood to support Greece! We are thrilled to be working together sharing community and generosity of spirit in Los Angeles on June 8th. There will be a DJ, special LIVE performance by @evangelia, full open bar, food, and lots of fun to be had, all for a good cause. You won't want to miss this night as our nonprofit communities mingle and unite! Get your tickets here: Link in bio! #THI #THINewLeaders
Host Committee: @xtinaxenos, James Anderson, @liaboz, @mlianio, @nikohahalis & Thanasis Papoulias

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May 25

#TheHellenicInitiative has donated $50,000 to the non-profit foundation Desmos in Greece to strengthen the country’s defenses against chronic and devastating wildfires. Read more: Link in bio #THI #AllTogether #OliMazi