Dr. Sotiris Bantas is a serial entrepreneur and technologist with deep expertise in IoT, semiconductor design, and advanced technologies. As founder and CEO of Centaur Analytics, he leads the Internet-of-Crops® ecosystem, an innovative platform for supply chain sustainability powered by intelligent IoT sensors and AI-driven analytics. Under his leadership, Centaur has deployed its technology in over 25 countries and attracted investments from prominent global venture capital firms and strategic partners. Earlier in his career, Sotiris co-founded Helic, a semiconductor design company, where he served as CTO and led the development of RF and high-speed IC solutions adopted by leading semiconductor companies worldwide. This work culminated in a record-setting acquisition by a major U.S. technology firm. Sotiris holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and is a prolific inventor with 12 patents in sensors, electronic design automation, and advanced computational techniques. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, he mentors startups and serves as Vice President of the Hellenic Emerging Technologies Industry Association, driving innovation and technological growth.