About us
Caius started as a group of friends who, through their university research, saw that they could create innovative products using scientific data and Artificial Intelligence learning models. At the same time, we were actively involved in hiking and exploring nature, so with Metsovo and the Region of Epirus as our base, our first product was born, initially as a research project, to explore with an intelligent tool the trails that exist in our forests!
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Meet our Team
George Mendrinos - CEO
Business Operations, Go-To-Market Strategy
Through his work in the downstream space industry business sector and his studies in computational physics (and as a researcher at NCSR Demokritos), he is able to seamlessly combine satellite data to create innovative B2B AI products. His love and involvement with the community in the rural areas of Greece (as a resident of Metsovo) and as a mentor in digital social innovation give him the ability and will to act as the driving force of the team, dealing with team orchestration and long-term strategy, finding the right partners and product features to meet real market needs and solve important social problems in rural areas such as sustainability, lack of ecotourism, underemployment, no technological training, and lack of young people.
Marios Glytsos - CIO
Deep Learning, Satellite Data Processing
An accomplished electrical engineering graduate and current PhD candidate at New York University specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Marios focuses on the application of deep learning to multispectral and geospatial data. His expertise includes advanced GIS processing and the development of AI segmentation algorithms for environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster response. With extensive experience in Computer Vision, Visual Common Sense Reasoning, and NLP, he bridges research and practical implementation, contributing to innovative solutions in sustainable development. A passionate hiker and nature enthusiast, he seamlessly combines his technical skills with Caius’ vision, leading the development of AI models and the integration of intelligent systems into the company’s applications.
George Michas - CTO
AI & Big Data Processing - Analysis
An experienced researcher and systems engineer in big data systems, graduate of the Department of Informatics at the University of Athens, who completed his master thesis at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) focusing on the optimization of large-scale data architectures. He specializes in the efficient design and implementation of deep learning systems — from data loading and preprocessing to optimal model configuration for complex tasks. Through this approach, he delivers compact and high-performance AI frameworks that fully utilize available computational resources, ensuring impactful and reliable results. As head of Caius’ technology department, he oversees software architecture, data storage and processing, deep learning development, and project management, leading the research and technological backbone of the company.
Petros Efstathopoulos - CDO
Sales Strategy, App Oversight & Partner Relations
A graduate student in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Patras, Petros combines his engineering background with a strategic role in Caius’ business development and digital operations. He is responsible for defining outreach priorities, selecting prospective partners, and coordinating sales initiatives, ensuring that each collaboration aligns with the company’s long-term goals. Beyond the commercial aspect, he also supervises the content ecosystem of Caius’ app, overseeing the quality and verification of uploaded material to maintain consistency and reliability across platforms. With a strong understanding of environmental monitoring and data-driven analysis, he bridges the gap between technical research and user-oriented experience, contributing both to product improvement and company growth.
Anastasia Kritharoula – Geospatial AI Consultant
Spatial Data Modeling & Applied LLM Solutions
Anastasia is an LLM and Geospatial AI Consultant specializing in the development of intelligent systems that combine geospatial analytics, computer vision, and large language models. With a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NTUA and ongoing doctoral research in Satellite Data and Soil Science, she brings deep expertise in processing satellite imagery, modeling environmental datasets, and designing AI-powered tools for spatial decision-making. Her work focuses on transforming complex geospatial information into functional digital products, enabling organizations to leverage big data for environmental assessment, land-use analysis, and operational planning. As a consultant to Caius, she provides targeted technical guidance on LLM integration, geospatial machine learning pipelines, and product design, ensuring that the company’s solutions remain scientifically grounded and technologically advanced.
Ilias Karaman - Agri-environmental consultant
Research & scientific program strategist
As an experienced researcher with a strong foundation in agri-food sciences, Ilias now serves as the research strategist of Caius, exploring concrete, high-impact applications of our AI technologies for environmental protection, sustainable tourism, and the revitalization of rural communities. Building on his background in applied agricultural research and his studies in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the Agricultural University of Athens, he focuses on transforming complex research insights into realistic, scalable products. His role combines project design, data-driven evaluation, and strategic foresight, ensuring that every initiative is rooted in real-world needs rather than abstract innovation. By identifying emerging opportunities at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and regional development, he helps Caius navigate new pathways where AI can deliver tangible value for ecosystems, local economies, and long-term resource management.
Nikos Pyrenis - Communications, Events & Market Research Manager
Specialized in communications, event coordination, and market research, Nikos delivers corporate events, international competitions, and cultural initiatives where Caius acts as sponsor and partner. He manages client and partner relations, conducts market analysis to identify opportunities, and supports sponsorship strategies that strengthen the company’s presence in both business and community contexts. Beyond events, Nikos is actively involved in European and international consortiums, coordinating meetings, workshops, and collaborative projects that bring together academic, corporate, and public stakeholders. His role ensures effective communication between partners, the timely delivery of project outputs, and the alignment of consortium activities with Caius’ broader vision for innovation and sustainability. With a background in automation engineering, he also contributes to the technological side of Caius, from the generation and evaluation of satellite and geomorphological data for AI applications to the optimization of internal automation processes.
Aimilia Polydorou - Junior Developer
QA & UX Support, Database Optimization
Having completed her studies at the Department of Informatics at the University of Athens, Aimilia focuses on reviewing the UX design of Caius’ apps and web interfaces to ensure smooth and engaging user experiences. She conducts thorough app testing to identify and resolve issues before release, enhancing performance and stability. In parallel, she updates and maintains databases to ensure data accuracy, efficiency, and seamless integration with front-end systems. Passionate about creating reliable, user-centered digital products, she is continuously expanding her skills in modern development technologies.
Stathis Efstathopoulos - CFO
Business Analysis & Investments
Professor of Medical Physics and Vice Rector of the University of Athens. Furthermore, he is President of the Executive Committee and Chairman of the M.Sc. Programme “Nanomedicine” and has his own research group applying AI techniques in medical physics. In addition, he has founded companies (HSnanoHS, Health Services and Solutions) that combine research and market in a pioneering way for Greek standards. He is the mentor of the team on research commercialisation and one of our company’s strongest networking agents.
