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The ELICIA Incubation & Mentorship Program

Product Validation


Anthology Ventures
13.11.2025 | 11:00 am -12:00 pm or 16:00 pm -17:00 pm (GMT+3)

Design lean experiments, capture evidence of desirability/feasibility, and turn feedback into prioritized product decisions.

 

Product Validation Mentoring/Training Program Content

Your pitch deck is often the first real impression investors get of your startup, and you’ve got about 3 minutes to make it count. This session breaks down the anatomy of successful pitch decks that have closed millions in funding, teaching you how to craft a compelling narrative that ties your problem, solution, market opportunity, and traction into a story investors can’t ignore. We’ll cover the essential slides every deck needs, what to emphasize (and what to cut), and how to tailor your message for different audiences—from seed VCs to strategic partners.

You’ll leave this session with a clear framework for building your own deck and actionable feedback on common mistakes that kill momentum in the room. We’ll analyze real examples of winning decks, discuss design principles that enhance rather than distract from your message, and workshop techniques for handling the tough questions that come after your pitch. Whether you’re preparing for your first investor meeting or refining your Series A story, this session will sharpen your ability to communicate why your startup matters.

A few words about Anthology Ventures

Anthology Ventures is an angel-powered venture studio, working in Southern, Central and Eastern European countries.

They specialize in fundraising and development for early-stage deeptech, spinoff, and consumer-oriented startups, in the Climate, Energy, Transport, Ag/biotech, Medtech, Proptech, and Edtech sectors.

AV also provides matchmaking, training and development for early Angel Investors, and partners in EU-funded consortia. Anthology has worked with more than 150 startups since its founding in 2018.

For more information please anthologyventures.com

Mentor: Metaxas Gamvrelis

Metaxas Gamvrelis is a learning-and-tech leader with 20 years in training and education.
He serves as Tech & Training Lead at Anthology Ventures, designing practical programs that deliver measurable outcomes.
Metaxas mentors early-stage startups, turning ideas into usable products with clear paths to commercialization.
He blends instructional design with product strategy, no/low-code prototyping, and AI tools to move fast without losing rigor.
Across universities, accelerators, and SMBs, he builds curricula, workshops, and mentor tracks that drive adoption and traction.
Known for a hands-on, human-centred approach, he helps teams validate with users, iterate quickly, and prepare to raise.
Based in Greece, he works across Europe to translate innovation into real-world impact.
LinkedIn: Metaxas Gamvrelis