Sokratis Papafloratos, Founder of Numan.com - Success Is In The Mind
Season 6, Episode 75, Mar 19, 07:15 AM
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In this episode, we talk with Sokratis Papafloratos, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor known for founding TrustedPlaces, Togethera, and Numan—a leading digital health clinic for men. With a background in tech and business strategy, Sokratis has built and scaled multiple ventures, helping over 400,000 people take control of their health. He’s also an early investor in Calm and other innovative startups. Tune in as we explore his journey, lessons in entrepreneurship, and the future of digital health.
In this episode, we sit down with Sokratis Papafloratos, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for his significant contributions to the tech and digital health sectors.
Sokratis's journey began with an academic foundation in electronic engineering from the University of York, followed by a master's in information processing from King's College London. He commenced his career at Vodafone Group, focusing on strategy and business integration.
His entrepreneurial ventures include:
Sokratis's journey began with an academic foundation in electronic engineering from the University of York, followed by a master's in information processing from King's College London. He commenced his career at Vodafone Group, focusing on strategy and business integration.
His entrepreneurial ventures include:
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TrustedPlaces: Co-founded in 2006, this local reviews platform achieved profitability and was later acquired by Yell Group, where Sokratis served as Head of Social Products, steering post-acquisition strategy and product innovation.
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Togethera: Launched in 2013, Togethera was a private sharing app for families, reflecting Sokratis's commitment to creating platforms that foster personal connections.
In 2018, Sokratis founded Numan, a digital health clinic for men, aiming to provide accessible medical treatments and knowledge. Under his leadership, Numan has empowered over 400,000 individuals to take control of their well-being, offering services that address various aspects of men's health.
Beyond his ventures, Sokratis is an active angel investor, backing innovative companies like Calm, the world's first mental health unicorn. His career is marked by a commitment to innovation, a focus on destigmatising health issues, and a vision to use technology for social good.
Join us as we delve into Sokratis's experiences, exploring his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he's overcome, and his insights into the evolving landscape of digital health and technology.
Beyond his ventures, Sokratis is an active angel investor, backing innovative companies like Calm, the world's first mental health unicorn. His career is marked by a commitment to innovation, a focus on destigmatising health issues, and a vision to use technology for social good.
Join us as we delve into Sokratis's experiences, exploring his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges he's overcome, and his insights into the evolving landscape of digital health and technology.