Startup for Dummies – Inside Beautiful Minds E7

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Inside Beautiful Minds E7(Andrey Kostyuk & Panis Pieri) In this episode, we break down the often-confusing world of startups, investors, and funding. Our guests: • Andrey Kostyuk, entrepreneur, banker, investor, and founder of AAlchemy Ventures, with a DBA from Grenoble School of Management. He has decades of experience in banking and now invests in startups across the EU and the USA as a business angel and mentor. • Panis Pieri is a growth and digital marketing expert with 20+ years’ experience, having led 100+ projects across FinTech, Real Estate, Blockchain, and SaaS. He runs Panis.News, covering startups, tech, and innovation. Together, we explore: • What defines a startup (and how it differs from a small business) • The difference between angels, accelerators, and venture capital funds • Why founders struggle with pitching — and how to do it right • The psychology of investors and what they look for • How to evolve from garage-stage dreamer → CEO • The AAlchemy process: from pitch to potential funding Whether you’re a first-time founder, an investor curious about the startup mindset, or simply someone who wants to understand the hype around funding, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and real-world lessons. Tune in and discover what it takes to get from idea → investment → impact. "Inside Beautiful Minds" is a podcast series where listeners can gain profound insights, find inspiration, and connect with the minds that are shaping our world. Join us on this enriching journey as we unlock the stories, ideas, and experiences that make these personalities' minds truly beautiful. Presented by Anastasis Charalambous, co-founder of Growth Hacking Cyprus.