Athena Dementas

Athena Dementas, a Greek-American business consultant and fashion enthusiast, has built a remarkable career over the past two decades, blending her love for aesthetics with a business instinct around strategic growth. Having worked with global retailers across Europe, North America, South America, and Asia, she specializes in helping brands navigate the complexities of expansion and operational efficiency. Her expertise spans financial planning, assortment strategies, and supply chain optimization, consistently delivering profitable results that reflect both creativity and precision. What sets Athena apart is how she has combined her professional journey with her deep connection to Greece. Despite her global footprint, it is Greece’s heritage, mythology, and timeless beauty that serve as her anchor. She has chosen to root herself in Greece, where she not only advises international companies but also nurtures collaborations with Greek artists and designers. By helping them bring their creative visions to life, she enriches the local art and fashion landscape, while also promoting Greek aesthetics to a broader audience. Her objective is about creating synergy between business and culture, bridging the gap between Greece’s rich history and the modern luxury market. Athena’s work celebrates the spirit of Greek artistry, connecting people globally to the timeless charm of the Mediterranean. Whether she’s guiding a multinational retailer or curating an artistic collaboration, Athena embodies the elegance, vibrancy, and authenticity of Greece, positioning her as a true ambassador of the country’s modern cultural renaissance.

Anna Kontoleon

Anna Kontoleon has spent the last 15 years guiding others toward personal and professional satisfaction. As an experienced business and life coach, her mission is to help people turn their dreams into reality. She firmly believes in the power of the human mind, continuously empowering individuals and teams to reach their fullest potential. Anna's journey has also led her to the world of Etiquette and Protocol over the last several years, elevating people by refining their image, interactions, and overall manners, ensuring their growth while at the same time establishing a lasting and polished impression. Finally, her love of art and culture guided her to owning an art gallery to expand the creative outlet and also create a way to elevate aesthetics that resonate at a higher frequency, enriching life itself. Her approach is holistic. Anna believes that true fulfillment comes when all the senses are engaged in harmony, creating an experience that is nothing short of spectacular. This belief, combined with her profound love for Greek philosophy and mythology, has fueled her passion for sharing the ancient wisdom of well-being and happiness with the world. To her, these are not just lessons from the past but essential truths that every corner of the globe can benefit from today.

Fani Polychroniou

Fashion and Celebrity Stylist with over 16 years of successful experience in wardrobe styling for editorials, Fashion and Celebrity photoshoots, music videos, and events. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the fashion industry in the US and internationally. In addition to Styling, she is a highly creative person and is highly skilled in Fashion Direction, Art Direction Moodboard, Organization, Communication, and Time Management

Her international collaborations include major artists, designers, fashion stylists, personal shopper stylists, and numerous corporate brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, H&M, WHEN & WHERE, MARIA KOSMIDOU, John Varvatos, Italian VOGUE, INTERVIEW magazine Germany, L' OFFICIEL Fashion Book, VTEEN VANITY TEEN, LUCY'S magazine, PAPA magazine, FLANELLE magazine, CONTRIBUTOR magazine, PURPLE magazine, SOLISTICE magazine, MMSCENE, Ryan Kellye (Music Video), Raquel Castro (Music Video), Stylist for FOX5, Good Day New York (live perfomance), Adidas (running campaign Parley Ocean School Photoshoot and video), 2 BILLBOARD #1chart covers Xenia Ghali, Jessica Sutta - Xenia Ghali (Music Video), WYCLEF JEAN music video promo Photoshoot Cover album, EUROVISION GREECE, VOICE GREECE, GREECE NEXT TOP MODEL, MTV VMA's, Rnway Stylist for GEORGINE STUDIO, Winning designer is creating limited edition custom made, etc.

Maria Bartzoka

Founder & Owner of Maria Bartzoka, Co-Founder & Partner at Endion, Clo3D Designer at 3Dart Studio, and Co-Leader of Lean In Circle Business Networking Accelerator Based in Vrilissia, Attiki, Greece

About Maria
Maria Bartzoka is an accomplished entrepreneur and creative leader with a rich history in fashion design, professional attire, and cutting-edge 3D technologies. As Co-Founder and Partner of Endion, Maria has redefined the standards of professional clothing by blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary innovations, particularly in 3D design. Her mission is to create stylish, functional, and high-quality apparel that meets the demands of modern professionals.

Beyond her work at Endion, Maria is deeply engaged in the development of 3D apparel for various brands, utilizing her expertise in Clo3D to design visually stunning and meticulously crafted pieces. Her designs embody a seamless fusion of technology and timeless fashion.

Maria is also a passionate mentor, sharing her knowledge of Clo3D through educational sessions. She empowers aspiring designers to embrace the possibilities of digital fashion, encouraging creativity and innovation in this ever-evolving industry.

Education & Expertise
Maria holds an MSc in Information Systems Management from Brunel University of London, an MA in MBA from the Hellenic Open University, and a BA in Business Administration from the Athens University of Applied Sciences. Her technical skills include proficiency in Clo3D, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as expertise in scenario testing, test data, and quality procedures.

Panayiotis Simopoulos

Fashion Photographer and Model with over 10 years of experience in photography in New York, London, and Athens, and over 24 years of experience in modeling. Through his double business ID, he has worked for many leading brands such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Givency, Hugo Boss, etc. He has built his reputation through always holding to high standards in his work and through consistently delivering or exceeding high expectations in his photography and modeling. His work has been published in many print and on-line magazines like Votre Beaute, Nitro, Ozon, Flanelle, etc. Lately, he shares his time between NYC and Athens. His photoshooting field of experience includes fashion campaigns and lookbooks, e-commerce, product photography, food photography, and architecture photography. In NYC, he has a very strong network of model agencies, creative directors, wardrobe stylists, prop stylists, food stylists, mua artists, and hairstylists.

Some of his International clients are the Antetokounmpo brothers (professional basketball players), Darko Rerich (actor), Industry/ Pier 59 Studios, etc.