Negroponte returns to MIT Media Lab to inspire Greek tech entrepreneurs

Greek American Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the MIT Media Lab, discussed the history of the Media Lab, his efforts to bring computing to children in the developing world, as well as his experiences in early stage technology investing in a fireside chat with Michalis Bletsas, Director of Computing at the MIT Media Lab.
The event, which was attended by more than 250 entrepreneurs, investors and academics was organized by The Hellenic Innovation Network and the Consulate of Greece in Boston. Moderated by Founding CEO of Z Corp Marina Hatsopoulos, it included several pitches by leading Greek technology entrepreneurs.
"These globally-focused Greeks have been setting the country on a new course to recovery through technology entrepreneurship," said Bletsas, who has been involved with Greek startups for two decades and founded together with Negroponte the One Laptop Per Child...