HeBAN Co-Founders Prof. Panayiotis Ketikidis and Mr. Dimitris Tsingos have contributed to the latest edition (July-August 2020, BP 109) of the renowned Business Partners magazine of the American Chamber of Commerce. Prof. Ketikidis articulates the significance of start-ups for the Greek economy, the current threats by the Covid-19 crisis as well as the important role of Business Angels. Reflecting on the consequences of the current pandemic on the national startup system Mr. Tsingos emphasizes the decisive role of quality and the principle of meritocracy.