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Thodoris Spiliotis

Welcome to a world where words become meaningful stories and thought explores new dimensions. I’m Ted Spiliotis, and through my writing, I aim to inspire and connect with readers on a journey of self-discovery and growth.

Sharing knowledge is valuable, but learning is even more powerful

Education & Training Interests

Born in Athens, I studied Electronic Engineering in London and continued my postgraduate studies in Telematics (Msc in Telematics – Middlesex University) and Business Administration (MBA – Kingston University). Living in England shaped my mature approach to work I started working in environments that instilled in me mentoring, supporting the ideas of young people and business leaders. After years of experience in research and development companies I decided to start my own technology company in 2014 with advanced software applications.

Partnerships & Activities

I actively contribute to innovation by participating as a speaker in major technology, tourism and entrepreneurship conferences (TEDx, Mindspark), but also as a scientific collaborator and lecturer at the Institute of Continuous Education of the General Staff of the National Defence Forces (GNDF). Through my activity as a member of the scientific evaluation committee, as a mentor in the Light hub’s entrepreneurship support structure and in organisations abroad (Advisory Board of the New York Charitable Foundation), I support the development and evolution of new practices. Since 2018, with the foundation of Athonikos Management, I have strengthened my presence in the field of education in universities and companies in Greece and abroad.

My visit to Mount Athos in 2016 sparked the creation of the bestselling books “The Monk Who Became CEO – 1000 Years of Athonite Management” and “From Manhattan to Mount Athos”. Writing, alongside my work in mentorship and leadership coaching, has become my way of offering value and reinforcing “The Power of Being Useful” in a world that is constantly evolving.

True fulfillment comes from giving and contributing to something greater than yourself

Key Milestones

  • Journey to Mount Athos – Witnessing a place where, even in the absence of leadership, everything functioned seamlessly, like a finely tuned system.
  • The Mindspark Conferences (Alexandroupoli, Thessaloniki, Trikala)
  • Meeting the inspiration behind “From Manhattan to Mount Athos,” piecing together the puzzle of his life.
  • Introducing Athonite Management at Boston College, USA.
  • TEDx Chania Talk – “Athonite Management: 7 Secrets of the Monks.”
  • Speaking on Athonite Management in Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Delivering keynote speeches at major companies in Greece and abroad.
  • TEDx Agion Anargyron Talk – “From Manhattan to Mount Athos.”
  • “The Monk Who Became CEO” is published in Serbian.
  • Mentoring for startup founders.
  • Lecturing at universities in Greece and internationally on Athonite Management.
  • 13th edition of “The Monk Who Became CEO” is released.
  • “From Manhattan to Mount Athos” and “The Monk Who Became CEO” are published in Ukrainian.
  • Mentoring executives and business leaders.
  • Ukrainian edition of “From Manhattan to Mount Athos” is released.