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Cybersecurity vs. Convenience: Finding the Right Balance

Cybersecurity vs. Convenience — where do you draw the line?

In this candid clip from Episode 49, Christos Makedonas explains why security policies can feel inconvenient, but are essential for protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance. From screenshot restrictions to access limitations, he discusses the balance between usability and protection, and why leadership must lead by example if cybersecurity is going to work at every level of an organisation.

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How Cyprus Plans to Become a Global Innovation Hub by 2035

What does Cyprus need to become a global innovation hub by 2035?

Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides shares his vision for the future of Cyprus, highlighting how transparency, opportunity, and support for youth-led innovation are shaping a thriving ecosystem. From high school inventors to national digital transformation, this is how Cyprus is building a bold and inclusive future through research, collaboration, and human-centered technology.

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Inside Cyprus' Digital Transformation with Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides

Cyprus is going digital. Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides shares how bold innovation, human-centered AI, and a five-year plan are transforming the island into a hub for startups and investors.

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#financialfrontiers #InnovationCyprus #DigitalTransformation #StartupEcosystem #AI #ChiefScientist #FutureOfCyprus #Entrepreneurship

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Inside Cyprus' Digital Transformation with Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides | Ep.060

In this episode, Chief Scientist of the Republic of Cyprus & Chairman of Ίδρυμα Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας/ Research and Innovation Foundation, Demetris Skourides, joins Dinos Michalides to reveal how Cyprus is positioning itself as a bold, innovation-driven hub for startups, investors, and researchers. They discuss how the Research and Innovation Foundation is empowering young scientists, creating incentives for entrepreneurship, and building seamless digital services powered by human-centered AI.

From gender-balanced research programs to an ambitious five-year national plan, this conversation highlights the deep transformation taking place across Cyprus in technology, accessibility, and opportunity.

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Will AI Replace Developers, or Redefine Them?

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬❓

In this thought-provoking clip from Episode 055 with Elena Georgiou Strouthos, we explore the future of software engineering, the rise of Python, and how AI is reshaping what it means to code. From junior automation to architectural decisions, this discussion highlights why understanding systems is still essential. Whether you’re just starting in tech or navigating your next step, this clip offers insights into the evolving developer landscape and the skills that still hold value.

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How Threedium Turned a Risky 3D Vision into a Global Tech Powerhouse

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞❓

In 2017, Mike Charalambous and his team at Threedium took a leap of faith, building 3D web technology before browsers were even ready for it. Faced with rejection, doubt, and years of uncertainty, they kept building. Today, they power immersive 3D experiences for global giants like LVMH, Adidas, and Amazon.

This is the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how a small team transformed a nice-to-have into a must-have, and shaped the future of product discovery.

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How Entrepreneurship Helps Students Who Struggle in School

Many students struggle with traditional education. This CEO explains how hands-on entrepreneurship programs can change lives — especially for low achievers.

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Returning Home: Stories of Diaspora, Identity, and the 1974 Untold Story| Ep.059

Two Cypriots from South Africa reunite to reflect on life away from home. Paul Lambis shares how people came together and opened a radio show to celebrate culture, and how returning to Cyprus inspired him to tell the real story of 1974 through his new film, 74. A powerful glimpse into identity, truth, and the global Cypriot community.

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Returning Home: Stories of Diaspora, Identity, and the 1974 Untold Story| Ep.059

​@PaulLambis and Dinos Michaelides, two Cypriot “diasporans” who grew up in South Africa, sit down to reflect on life away from their ancestral homeland. Paul shares how the diaspora community came together to launch a radio show that celebrated the culture and heritage of Cyprus and Greece. After returning to Cyprus, he became deeply moved by the real stories behind the 1974 invasion and set out to create a film that tells the truth from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot perspectives for the upcoming 74 film. The conversation also touches on the Cyprus Diaspora Forum, a four-day gathering that connects global Cypriots with leaders from Cyprus’ public and private sectors, aiming to strengthen bonds through entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural exchange.

A heartfelt episode, where we included some behind the scenes at the start.

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Career Growth: Stay Loyal or Move Fast?

Jumping jobs too often might seem like progress, but how does it really impact your career? HR expert Katerina Andreou shares what headhunters and employers actually look for in a candidate’s CV, how job-hopping is perceived, and when leaving for a better salary could be a short-sighted move.

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