Short-term rentals host new guests every day, but very few people understand the chaos behind getting each property ready, on time, every time.

In this episode of Made in Cyprus, we speak with Nicolas Chrysostomou, founder of Piney, a company scaling across Europe by turning short-term rental operations into a tech-driven logistics engine. Nicolas shares the lessons from launching Bolt in Cyprus, surviving COVID when revenue hit zero overnight, and why building from Cyprus is powerful… but can’t be your only test.

We get into why Piney isn’t just “a cleaning company,” how the team built the technology first, and what changes when you operate across Athens, Lisbon, Madrid, and Paris, where infrastructure and logistics rewrite the rules.

Brought to you by Factory 39 and Martin Zarian.

Cyprus’ startup ecosystem didn’t appear overnight, it was built slowly, event by event, founder by founder, and story by story. Few people have witnessed that journey as closely as Panis Pieri, one of the most familiar faces in the island’s innovation scene.In this episode of Made in Cyprus, we talk about how the ecosystem began, the impact of expat founders, the challenges early-stage startups face, and the need for stronger collaboration between cities. Panis also breaks down why mindset matters, how founders can think global from day one, and what the island must fix, from infrastructure to commercialising university research, to become a true launchpad for innovation.Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply curious about Cyprus’ potential, this conversation offers a clear view of what the next decade could hold for the island’s startup scene.Brought to you by Factory39 and Martin Zarian.

In this new episode of Made In Cyprus, our guest flips the script on what a Cyprus-based company can do globally.

Mike Charalambous, co-founder and CEO of Threedium, to explore how a company born in Limassol is now powering 3D commerce for brands like LVMH, BMW, and L’Oréal.

Mike shares the story behind Threedium’s breakthrough technology, how it’s redefining online shopping through interactive 3D and hyper-personalised experiences, and why attention (not clicks) is the new currency for brands. We dive into the challenges of building from Cyprus, the realities of scaling globally, and how to navigate the ever-changing hype cycles of AI, blockchain and the metaverse while staying true to your vision.

It’s a conversation about innovation, resilience and how to build something world-class from a small island with big ideas.

Brought to you by Factory 39 and Martin Zarian.