Yannis Larios is an applied-AI strategy advisor who helps financial institutions and enterprises turn AI into better products, leaner operations and stronger governance. He is the creator of AIPO™ - AI Portfolio Orchestration, a practical strategy methodology for managing AI as a value-and-risk portfolio rather than a collection of disconnected projects. Previously, he served as the Senior VP for Strategy & Business Development and Executive Board Member at Viva.com (Viva Wallet), where he helped drive strategy execution across 24 European markets, translating strategic priorities into growth initiatives and partnerships. Yannis holds a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering (NTUA) and a PhD in Financial Engineering, focused on financial risk modelling in deregulated energy markets.