A Journey of Innovation and Resilience”, George Sidiropoulos, Managing Director, Technical at Think Silicon S.A., an Applied Materials company – Τμήμα Μηχανικών Η/Υ και Πληροφορικής

Την ερχόμενη Παρασκευή,  όπως είχαμε υποσχεθεί μετά το σύντομο πρελούδιο κατά το καλωσόρισμα των πρωτοετών μας πριν από λίγες εβδομάδες, υποδεχόμαστε με μεγάλη χαρά τον κ. Γιώργο Σιδηρόπουλο για να μας μιλήσει σχετικά με τη διαδρομή και τις πλούσιες εμπειρίες του από τη δημιουργία μίας εξαιρετικά επιτυχημένης καινοτόμου start-up. Η ομιλία θα δοθεί στα πλαίσια της σειράς εκδηλώσεων “Σεμινάριο CEID & Social Hour” και των ΔΠΜΣ ΥΔΑ, ΣΜΗΝ και ΟΣΥΛ.

CEID Seminar & Social Hour:

Title: From Setbacks to Silicon: A Journey of Innovation and Resilience

Speaker: George Sidiropoulos, Managing Director, Technical at Think Silicon S.A., an Applied Materials company

Date – location: Friday, Nov. 22, 3-5pm, CEID, lecture room E2.

Abstract: George, a CEID graduate, shares his remarkable journey from academic setbacks to co-founding Think Silicon, a pioneering company in ultra-low-power GPU technology. He reflects on navigating the transition from academia to industry, building a successful startup acquired by Applied Materials, and maintaining a growth mindset post-acquisition. Learn about the products that shaped Think Silicon’s identity, the role of teamwork, and how connections with universities continue to fuel innovation. An inspiring narrative of perseverance and the power of community.

About the speaker: George is an engineer and entrepreneur, co-founder of Think Silicon, a company specializing in ultra-low-power GPU technology. His journey began at Atmel, where he contributed to System-on-Chip (SoC) designs powering wireless communication and VoIP technologies. This experience ignited his passion for solving complex problems with technology. Building on his technical expertise, George co-founded Think Silicon, leading the development of energy-efficient GPUs and guiding the company through growth and strategic milestones. As CEO, he navigated critical phases, including securing funding and global partnerships, culminating in the acquisition of Think Silicon by Applied Materials. Today, George continues to foster innovation and scale the business while striving to preserve the agility of a startup within a global organization. As a proud alumnus of the University of Patras, he is passionate about mentoring young engineers and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.