Essays
Essays on product thinking, technical judgment, and building within real-world constraints.
Structural patterns in product management
Different industries. Same structural questions. Whether a feature gets approved, a funnel declines, or delivery slips, the surface changes but the underlying tensions remain. This is the operating logic I rely on when clarity competes with speed. Not a framework. Just a snapshot of how I think. Take what is useful.
Building another GPT wrapper on purpose
AI is everywhere and building with it has never been easier. Models are powerful, accessible, and here to stay. So if intelligence is becoming a commodity, what actually differentiates a product? This post is about building Easyscout, another “GPT wrapper”, and why focusing on real problems, UX, and orchestration matters more than the model itself.
Adios 2022 - A Year of Transitions
Short reflection on 2022: leaving Wappier after three years, taking a six-month break filled with family time and side projects, and starting a new chapter at 100 Mentors.
Product versus project the narrative
Τech companies, they build products or projects. They both might bring in fuel to get them going; however, apart from making money, what’s the vision? That's usually a good question to ask when trying to differentiate product and project 🧬DNA companies.
Technical literacy for Product Managers
Product Manager, a role right in the intersection of business and tech that needs both technical and business skills to get things going. But, does it really need technical skills? Some! You don't need to be an engineer but... 🤿 let's dive deep.
A minimum viable business plan for the early stage
Does your brilliant billion dollar idea compile into a sustainable business? Do you really need this funding now? We are in 2049 and you are building a Spacecraft 🚀. How a minimum viable business plan might look like?
Thessaloniki is the place to build your startup
Dear doers, makers, and shakers. Welcome to Thessaloniki’s Startup City Guide. You might be aware of our beloved city for the party vibe and the beautiful beaches of the nearby Chalkidiki. Ok, rewind this for a moment; we do also have a super active and fast moving tech community here.
Recommender Systems for Location-Based Social Networks
This post is based on my master’s thesis contribution to the Springer book Recommender Systems for Location-based Social Networks. It explores how recommendation algorithms adapt when social networks incorporate geo-location data, and how such systems can power friend, activity, and place recommendations.