Iraklis Alexopoulos
@IraklisAlex
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Founder - Fractional CTO - Startup Consultant
Dubai, UAE
Joined February 2011
People are a bit like particles. They behave differently when they are being observed.
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Having said that, the main reason why I’m trying to succeed in building startups is to not have to ever update my CV again. Freedom comes second 😅
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npm install openai - I guess I can add “AI Developer” to my CV now? 🤖
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I’ve learned a ton from hearing other builders’ stories, so it feels great to be able to give back to the community 🙌 Thank you @GrowthMentorHQ and @FotiPanagio for having me 🙏 Check out the episode here:
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Here is something that many founders do spontaneously. How do you choose what business to build? As Iraklis mentioned, the type of business you start or operate will impact the lifestyle you will be...
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So you present your users with a multiple option question on why they use your product and you see that the vast majority select A. Oh, and A happens to be the first option. Try shuffling the options every time and see if the trend remains.
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I used to think that starting a business meant starting with an idea, and then try to make it a reality. Later I realized that it's better to start with my preferred lifestyle, and then try to find viable ideas that fit in it.
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All the great things we have achieved as a species start from us forming communities. Virtual events are no exception, and we @joinballoon think a lot about it. We optimize for serendipity and allowing meaningful connections to happen. Exciting updates coming soon 👀
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When you live and breathe Software as a Service (or SaaS), terms like ARR, MRR, LTV, and CAC just become part of your daily slang. Or Gross vs. Net MRR Churn, and how it is different from Customer Churn. It's just part of the SaaS life. Let me explain it to you! // THREAD //
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If Vivaldi had lived in Berlin, his most famous work, “The Four Seasons” would be 5’ long ☀️ 🥶 🥵 🌧
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7 Powerful UX Laws explained for normal people. Jargon-free! A visual thread
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Empower your customers to build better businesses, and your business will grow alongside theirs.
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Phigma is on @ProductHunt today! 100+ Figma templates for your Product Hunt launch. And an amazing giveaway... Pitch your product under this tweet, like & RT this post. Tomorrow, I'll pick two makers & I'll design your Product Hunt launch assets 🤯 https://t.co/NYIzmrdwS7
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Phigma is a collection of 100+ Product Hunt templates for Figma. ✌️ Easy-to-use 🧩 Customize all colors, screenshots, & logo in a few clicks 🚀 Inspired by the best Product Hunt launches ⏰ Saves you...
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So many great learnings and couldn’t be happier to have the amazing @JenniferRhima on board at @joinballoon 🎈 Fun fact: did you know that we call the “Request a Demo” button on the site the “Jennifer button”? How many of you out there have your very own button on a website? 😀
What I've learned from doing 100+ demos of @joinballoon A thread for those doing business development in SaaS startups and companies.
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First 90 days as a Product Manager at a new company 🧵 Do's, Don'ts, Lessons learned
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It’s been an absolute pleasure, meeting brilliant Greek entrepreneurs, and (hopefully) helping them on their journey 🇬🇷 💪 As it happens every time you speak with smart people, I have learned a ton in the process. Thank you @GreekStartupUni 🙏🏻 Founders, you’ve got this 🙌
Thank you @IraklisAlex, @ampliank, Louis, @elloukaD, Eleftheria, Olivier, Peter, Aspasia, @ariskonstant, @makislevis, Matthew, Elisabet, Mario, Terry, George, Aikaterini, @phil_papa, Yiannis, Xristos, and Maria-Christina for being part of the GSU as Business Development experts!
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It feels great to recognize our amazing event organizers at @joinballoon🎈 But you know what feels even better? Hearing how happy they are hosting their events on Balloon, and seeing thousands of attendees, sponsors and exhibitors, networking and enjoying the experience 🎉
We're excited to announce the Balloon 'Organizer of the Month' for March 2021: OMKB by @Think11de. The team at OMKB did an absolutely fabulous job planning, designing, and running their virtual conference 🙌👏. Stay tuned for April's pick ⚡️
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I relate to this 100%. I struggle on a daily basis to keep balance and put things in perspective. Thank you @arvidkahl for always being so transparent. It helps immensely, knowing that you're not alone, and reminding yourself that there is a better way to deal with things.
The stories we tell ourselves impact what we do & how we feel. This week, I ran into a very anxiety-inducing situation while deploying a new feature for my SaaS. Here is what I know about dealing with anxiety and self-talk as a founder. https://t.co/1Y7yqN87is
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