Bank of Greece Hosts Executive MBA Students from William & Mary University (USA) and Athens University of Economics and Business

For the third consecutive year, the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) hosted students from the Executive MBA of William & Mary University, one of the most historic universities in the U.S., which counts four U.S. presidents among its alumni.

As part of a series of visits organized by AUEB, the students from W&M, together with Executive MBA students from AUEB, were welcomed by the Bank of Greece. They attended presentations on the Greek economy, focusing on the financial crisis and economic recovery, delivered by Dr. Marianthi Anastasatou, Economist at the Bank of Greece.

The session continued with Professor Katerina Pramatari, representing the Athens Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ACEIn) at AUEB, who presented the startup and entrepreneurial landscape in Greece. She also highlighted university initiatives that encourage students and alumni to pursue entrepreneurial paths.

Finally, Dr. Filippos Toulomousis, founder and CEO of the biotech startup Biological Lattice Industries, shared his company’s journey and his personal experience moving from Greece to the U.S. and back.