Kosta Ligris

CEO and Founder at Stavvy, EIR - Lecturer at MIT

Kosta Ligris is a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he focuses on integrating innovation and technology within the real estate and consumer lending sectors. He obtained his MBA from MIT Sloan and has been recognized as one of the top executive MBA students by Poets & Quants in 2018.1 2

In addition to his academic role, Ligris is the founder and CEO of Ligris, a firm specializing in residential and commercial real estate transactions. His extensive experience includes serving as a strategic advisor and board member for the firm, where he has concentrated on legal matters related to real estate, including condominium developments and transactions.1 3 He has also held various advisory roles at organizations like the Beth Israel Lahey Medical Center and Suffolk University Law School, reflecting his deep involvement in both legal education and community service.1

Ligris is known for his contributions to the startup ecosystem as an Entrepreneur in Residence at The Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, focusing on FinTech and PropTech innovations. He is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring real estate professionals, offering insights into current market trends and legal practices.1 3 Fluent in Greek and proficient in French and Italian, he also participates in charitable activities, notably supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.1

Experience

CEO & Founder at Stavvy, Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management

Founder, Advisor, Chairman at ligris., Co-Founder & CEO at ACES Title Agency, Board Of Directors at CATIC

Education

MBA in Innovation, Strategy, Leadership, Entrepreneurship from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; JD in Law from Suffolk University Law School; Bachelor's degree in Human Physiology / Chemistry from Boston University