Filippos competed in many international competitions throughout his youth, where he learned to manage pressure and now shares his techniques for staying calm and focused under stress.

Drawn to the creativity in geometry and the deep connections between programming, chess, and mathematics, he finds joy in exploring how ideas intertwine. His experience in the First LEGO League taught him the power of collaboration and the importance of sharing ideas. More than results, he is motivated by a love of learning.

We caught up before he started university (interview edited for length and clarity):