The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s Technology Transfer Office presented SeriousMind in the first episode of “AUTh Innovation Stories,” a series dedicated to university spinoffs that turn academic research into business innovation. Alongside Exanta and KIKLO, we shared how our work bridges the gap between scientific excellence and market impact.

In the episode, we discussed how SeriousMind emerged from years of research in machine learning, time-series analysis, and behavioral assessment. Our team, led by Professor Ioannis Vlahavas, developed deep learning models that now power real-world applications in retail forecasting and HR technology.

The conversation highlighted what it means to be a university spinoff: taking research from the lab, validating it with real customers, and building products that solve actual business problems. We talked about the challenges of fundraising, the importance of mentorship through accelerators like EGG and WALK, and our vision for expanding into European markets.

Through initiatives like AUTh Innovation Stories, the university reaffirms its role as a driver of economic growth, connecting academic research with society and industry. Watch the full episode to learn more about how SeriousMind is building AI that serves people.

Episode highlights:

00:00 Introduction

05:47 Georgios Liapis, Co-founder of SeriousMind & PhD Candidate, Department of Informatics, AUTh

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