The industry changed because of COVID; it has now changed again.

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Date: Thursday, 9 February 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST
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Abstract: This talk will explore the challenges and opportunities for building a technology business in a post-COVID world, with a focus on the perspective of venture capitalists, but targeting the entrepreneur. Topics include the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior and business models, shifts in investment trends, and strategies for navigating the current economic environment. Overall, the talk will aim to provide actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to build technology businesses in the post-pandemic world.

Speaker: Kostas Mallios, Corporate Vice-President, Applied Materials, Inc. and General Manager, Applied AI

Kostas is a creative and visionary leader with a record of unlocking and delivering significant business value in enterprise technology companies. He has led businesses through global growth initiatives while inspiring teams to embrace a customer-first mindset. Kostas’ innate ability to identify business opportunities, clarify strategic value and lead market execution is combined with his authentic and empathetic leadership style that develops credibility and trust from C-Level staff to interns.

His areas of expertise are: Business and Product Innovation, Business Development, M&A, Global Strategic Partnerships, Operational and Cultural Alignment, Leading Change, Attracting and Developing Top-Talent, and Board Director work.

Kostas has a B.S. in Marketing Management from Siena College, and an MBA in Technology Management from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.