We are the venture capitalist of the world, but start-ups and young small businesses play a smaller role in the U.S. economy than in many other wealthy countries. Skype co-founder and Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennstrom speaking at an event in Dublin. (Reuters)America’s entrepreneurial spirit is one of the things that, in theory, is supposed to make us a great country. At least that’s the case if you listen to most politicians. But how do we actually stack up against the rest of the world when it comes to starting our own businesses?In fact, we are not really exceptional.We have a…
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Holy Cross Hellenic College Holy Cross Hellenic College appoints new president Demetrios S. Katos has been named president of the Hellenic College of the Holy Cross (HCHC). He will begin February 1, 2024. He comes to HCHC from Northeastern University, where he is associate director of Leadership Giving. He has been a higher education professional for 25 years, having also served as dean, professor of religious studies and registrar at Hellenic College. Learn more
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Now more than a century old, black Greek-letter organizations – fraternities – have more than 800,000 members. But are such organizations an asset or do they go against African-American culture? Ali Rooms argues that rather than unifying the black community against the effects of racial prejudice, they simply became a means for blacks to assimilate into white culture and society, and a means of creating a self-perpetuating black oligarchy . Over the past five years, there has been a resurgence of research around the philosophy and mission of the Black Greek Letter Organization (BGLO). While my work suggests that black…
As the organization’s centennial approaches, AHEPA launched www.ahepahistory.orga website dedicated to the history of the organization, Supreme President George G. Horiates announced Feb. 15. “What Greek-Americans have faced, experienced and accomplished is nothing short of astonishing,” said Supreme President Horiates. “We are proud to launch ahepahistory.org as a service to the community and all those with a direct interest in the history of the Greek American community. AHEPA is woven into the fabric of America. Throughout our nearly 100-year history, AHEPA has served as a critical vehicle for the progressive development and emergence of Greek American citizens in all facets…
Sophia, the world-famous AI humanoid robot, recently visited Athens and was captured in a photograph with the backdrop of the Acropolis, ANA reports. According to a press release, Sophia participated in a technology and information event organized by Greek and Cypriot companies. From the stage of the event, she announced that she would be returning to Greece in March, to visit Rhodes and Nafpaktos. Sophia speaks 20 languages perfectly, including Greek, and will participate in the first “Greek Festival” which will take place in Rhodes. This cultural celebration highlights the history, traditions, flavors and customs of the Dodecanese Islands, with…
The key word Friday at One Aurora Plaza was independence. Raising the Greek flag, the latest in downtown Aurora, highlighted the relationship between Greek and American efforts for freedom. The founders of the American Revolution and democracy used the teachings of ancient Greece as a model; When modern Greece fought for its independence in 1821, it took inspiration from American democracy. “Humanity was created for freedom,” Father Pangaiotis Boznos of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora said Friday. “It is wrong to oppose oppression…” Father Pangaiotis Boznos, of St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church in Aurora, greets Irene Panagopoulos, of…
Startup founders are known for their life hacks: spiritual practices like fastingexperiment with stoicismnot to mention the alteration of the mind effects of ayahuasca– all in the name of building a business. Another one to add to the list: a radical self-inquiry.It is no longer enough to have an idea and a solid business plan. Being an entrepreneur today means embodying a philosophy. One cannot simply be self-aware, transparent, or honest; it must be radically so. It’s a double-edged sword: increased mental clarity and self-awareness are usually a competitive advantage. But the pressure to reach the pinnacle of self-actualization is…
The Greek Museum at the Acropolis launched an exhibition on Tuesday including a famous Greek water jug dating from 420 BC, on loan from the British Museum. P.A. reports. The exhibition takes place during a conflict between the countries over Greek demands for the return of sculptures from the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis which are kept at the British Museum. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a planned meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in London a week ago, accusing him of seeking to “grandstand” by publicly campaigning for the return of the Parthenon marbles during of his…
Greek Deputy Culture Minister Christos Dimas met with Indian Ambassador Rudrendra Tandon on Monday to discuss promoting cultural ties between the two nations, ANA reports. While cooperation between Greece and India has become a strategic partnership, both countries are extending this collaboration to the cultural sector. The Greek minister emphasized, among other things, collaboration, particularly in contemporary forms of art, cinema, literature and audiovisual production in the broad sense, and jointly examined best practices in integration of digital technology in modern creativity. RELATED TOPICS: Greece, Greek tourism news, Tourism in Greece, The Greek Islands, Hotels in Greece, Travel to Greece,…