Michalis Gkontas

Michalis Gkontas is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record in founding and scaling successful tech-driven businesses across diverse sectors. His ventures include Lateralus Ventures (a venture studio), NXTLVL (an AI-powered education platform), Manual (a men's healthcare platform), Forky (a food-tech company acquired by Vivartia), and Cookisto (a peer-to-peer meal marketplace). org+5

He is deeply committed to educational innovation, particularly in preparing younger generations for the future. As Co-Founder & CEO of NXTLVL, he focuses on developing 'Power Skills' like critical thinking and communication through an AI-powered learning platform for K-12 students. His passion is influenced by being a father of two young daughters. org+2

Gkontas has a global perspective, having lived and studied in Austria, France, the UK, the US, and China. His Master of Science in Management, specializing in Global Entrepreneurship, was a joint program across EMLYON Business School, Zhejiang University, and Babson College. nitter+3

As an angel investor and Endeavor Entrepreneur, Michalis actively supports and mentors other startups. He believes in resilience, advising aspiring entrepreneurs to "expect problems and eat them for breakfast," a philosophy he connects to lessons from boxing and life. org+2