Giorgos Tsetis Joins XPRIZE Board of Directors to Accelerate Global Innovation

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and operating impact-driven incentive competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges, is pleased to announce the appointment of Giorgos Tsetis to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Tsetis brings a wealth of experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy to his role as a member of XPRIZE's board. The founder and CEO of multiple successful ventures, he is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Nutrafol, a wellness company that redefined hair health through whole-body healing — representing one of the most successful entrepreneurial exits in the consumer wellness sector, following its initial acquisition by Unilever in 2022 and full acquisition in 2025. Today, Mr. Tsetis is focused on backing early-stage ventures at the intersection of longevity, AI, wellness, and purpose-driven innovation. He has launched Great Things™, a collective that invests in projects centered on meaningful impact, cross-generational thinking, and global well-being — championing thoughtful entrepreneurship to advance human flourishing and a more regenerative future.

"We are thrilled to welcome Giorgos to our Board," said Anousheh Ansari, chief executive officer, XPRIZE. "His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to innovation for good align perfectly with our mission to empower innovators to solve the world's most pressing problems."

"XPRIZE represents something rare and urgently needed in the world: a platform that channels human ingenuity toward solutions that serve both people and the planet," said Giorgos Tsetis. "I'm honored to join this extraordinary Board at a time when bold thinking, ethical innovation, and collaborative action are essential. I look forward to contributing to its continued success and helping to unlock solutions that can transform lives."

XPRIZE's unique model fosters a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs, scientists, and thought leaders committed to moonshot thinking and radical collaboration. Through its competitions, XPRIZE not only accelerates breakthroughs but also nurtures a global community of problem-solvers who challenge conventional boundaries and create lasting impact. Mr. Tsetis joins the Board at a pivotal moment as XPRIZE expands its portfolio of transformative competitions and deepens its global impact. His appointment reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to cultivating world-class leadership to guide its mission of building a more equitable and abundant future for all.

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