Product design development

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Dynamic CTO with a background in design, expert in IoT solutions and vertical farming, with a passion for cutting-edge technology with a purpose. As a designer, I am inspired by the need to constantly create and innovate. As a sailor, I love chasing adrenaline while finding peace in the quiet of nature.

Advisory and Project management

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I have fuelled our clients’ innovation pipelines with 10.000+ ideas, secured the delivery of tens of innovation projects and a few of our start-ups, constantly looking for the next chance to make innovation happen.

Customer experience manager

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I strive to establish emotional connections with our customers, empowering people to embrace the joy of growing their own food and reconnecting with nature. When I’m not travelling, I continue my quest for knowledge and exploration through documentaries, another great passion of mine.

Software developer

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Curious and enthusiastic with anything that has to do with coding and data, I enjoy any possibility to apply my craft to solve problems while collaborating with others. I am always in search of good food, good conversations and good vibes.

Physics and CEO Cultifutura Srl

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I am a physicist who moved to Italy in 2017 to work with Corporate Hangar, where I have been part of the creation of 3 start-ups, serving as a board member, and CEO of Cultifutura. I believe in working on things you are truly passionate about, but when I’m not in the office you can find me working on music or cooking something new (with something grown in our lab, of course).

Full stack developer

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Full stack developer with 10 years of experience, focused on designing new IT systems and finding the best technical choice to address each problem. My passion for mountaineering and boxing give me the strength and stamina to continuously face new challenges.

Management – Partner

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Graduated in Electronic Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano in 1979. He later obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering – Computer Aided Design & Optimization from the University of California in Berkeley, US. He has served as Chief Strategy Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Prysmian Group S.p.A., a world leader in the production of cables for the energy, telecommunications and optical fibres sectors. In the last 20 years he has held several positions, first at Pirelli S.p.A. (Energy Cable sector) and later at Prysmian Group S.p.A., playing a central role in the team that managed Prysmian’s acquisition of the Energy Cable sector of Pirelli S.p.A. in 2005, its listing in 2007, and its current configuration, resulting from the acquisitions of Draka and General Cable, completed respectively in 2011 and 2018. Before that he spent 12 years at Magneti Marelli, mostly in the Electronic Systems division, until he became its Managing Director. And before that, he served as Technical Advisor to the Managing Director of Honeywell Information System.

Project management

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Curious about anything new to learn, I am a creative project manager, motivated by success of the team, problems I am able to solve and hitches I can prevent, at work, and during my beloved trips around the world!

Agronomist

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Agronomist, scientist, born and raised in the countryside, who believes in vertical farming and urban agriculture as the most innovative ways to produce food. Outside work, when I am not swimming, you can find me with a good book in my hands, surrounded by my beloved plants.

Software engineer

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After cutting my teeth as a software engineer in a big tech environment, I’ve found my stride at Corporate Hangar, helping bring innovative startup projects to life. With a background in both computer engineering and philosophy, I thrive on blending logic and creativity to tackle tough challenges, shape smart solutions, and always keep a good book nearby.

IoT and Product development management

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Francesco is a physics engineer with a focus on Nanotechnologies and Nanophysics. He holds experience as CTO in startups, scaling physical products from prototypes to mass manufacturing. He enjoys the hands-on approach on technical aspects together with product development management. He takes care of both hardware and software development and integration, in parallel with electronics supply chain. He graduated from Politecnico di Milano with an experimental thesis on soft matter optical studies.

Business development

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I am the one behind the successful execution of new features in our first start-up, Alesea. My role is to meticulously overseeing the implementation of new developments and technologies, fine-tuning the targets we pursue with our initiatives, actively contributing innovative ideas – and making them happen.

Project management

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Gabriele studied International Business and Entrepreneurship at Liuc and Ieseg in Paris, obtaining a Master Double Degree in 2021. This allowed him to develop entrepreneurial thinking, and, in addition, he carried out several innovative projects. Before joining Corporate Hangar, he worked as an Analyst in Bip supporting clients within the Utilities and Gas sector. He’s proactive and passionate about discovering new ideas.

Asset management and CEO of Alesea Srl

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As an international startup CEO, I catalyze efficiency, sustainability, and generate tens of millions in multistakeholder success from the ground up. Beyond the office walls, my family and tennis drive my constant self-improvement.

Managing partner

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Giovanni Berti is an entrepreneur, a consultant and a lecturer in strategy and entrepreneurship at SDA Bocconi School of Management. After graduating from Bocconi University with a master of science in management, he started his carrier in management consulting specializing in extraordinary operations. Here his work was focused in strategic planning and supporting client’s M&A activities. After 3 years in consulting, he joined his family business, a leading company in the wine industry as business developer. In 2015, Giovanni attended the Master in Business Administration of SDA Bocconi. After the MBA, he joined the Claudio Demattè Research Division of SDA Bocconi and dedicate his research activity to strategic innovation. Giovanni’s experience as a consultant gave him the ability to understand needs and structure problems. His experience as an entrepreneur made him pragmatic and solution oriented.

Product design engineer

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My composition is 50% designer, 30% engineer, and 20% artist. I am all for transforming complex ideas into tangible solutions. I have a good practical intelligence, great passion for the practical approach and desire to face new challenges. In life, as on the field: teamwork, communication and lots of laughter.

Agronomist

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With 6+ years in indoor farming technologies, I am an agronomist passionate about integrating innovation and tech for a sustainable future, constantly up to date with the latest tech and innovations. Outside work, you will find me trekking in the mountains or exploring the depths of the sea, connecting with the natural and nurturing a greener tomorrow, one plant at a time.

M&A and Financial services

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To create ingenious strategies, design successful business plans, or tackle difficult challenges, I am the advisor you can count on. I love crunching numbers, turning obstacles into opportunities and turning vision into ventures. Racing cars, videogames and shaken (not stirred) martinis are my guilty pleasure.

Data scientist

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I can be called the AI guy, a data scientist, or an engineer, but in the end, I am just genuinely interested in understanding systems and solving THE problems. I consistently have a plan B even for the plan B, so you will always find me busy playing chess, practicing Chopin, dancing salsa, hiking, or planning of course.

IoT and product management

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I am Linda, a MSc Biomedical Engineer graduated at Politecnico di Milano, where I focused my studies on the electronics side of biomedical technologies. I moved to the Netherlands to complete my thesis at TU Delft, where I was energized by the diverse international environment, enriching me both academically and personally. In my previous experience with an engineering consultancy company, I’ve managed and developed product development projects across different sectors. What drives me is my curiosity—I’m always eager to explore new technologies and innovations to improve processes. This same curiosity extends beyond my work. I love traveling and immersing myself in different cultures, always seeking new experiences that broaden my perspective and inspire fresh ideas.

Project management and Business development

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I am customer-obsessed and action-biased: I strive to ensure that innovative leadership is not just a concept, but a practice based on execution, simplification and excellence, treating any project as my own. When I am not travelling to boost Alesea’s growth, I am playing football or taking my wife on a motorbike ride.

Senior partner & President

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Markus Venzin is an expert on growth strategies with a focus on innovation and corporate entrepreneurship. He has supported CEOs and senior executives from a variety of industries to design and execute corporate as well as business strategies. Markus combines the structure and process competence needed to manage complex business development programs with the creativity and flexibility needed to create new ideas. Markus Venzin is currently the CEO of EHL Group, the world’s leading Hospitality Business School. Before that, he was a Professor of Global Strategy at Università Bocconi and Dean of Innovation. In his long experience as a management consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur, Markus has learned to apply research results to business issues.

Management – Partner

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Massimo is a Professor of Practice at Bocconi University, where he also leads the Digital Tech practice at Bocconi 4 Innovation (B4I). He is Vice Chairman of Intrum, the joint venture in credit management space set by Intrum and Intesa, in Italy. Moreover, he is Chairman of Prima.it. Massimo retired from Goldman Sachs in 2021 where he was a Partner since 2010. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Massimo was a Managing Director at J.P. Morgan in London from 1993 to 2006. From 1988 to 1993, he worked at Credito Italiano.

Project management and Corporate finance

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Half strategy consultant, half finance guy, curious about technology and everything new, on a mission to create companies that have an impact. I worked in 3 countries and speak 3 languages. When I’m not in the office, you will probably find me skiing, biking on a hill or sailing seeking new adventures.

Administrative manager

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A diligent accountant who doesn’t just analyze numbers, but also seeks to understand the underlying business dynamics in order to predict potential future trends. Outside of the office, you can find me watching sports on tv or drinking a glass of wine with my
friends.

E-commerce management

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Dynamic digital project manager with a decade in B2C/B2B ecommerce, and the vision to digitalize the world of cable and accessories through Kablee and related projects. Proud father, marathoner, and wine enthusiast.

Materials and Nanotechnology

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Curious and bold innovator with both a scientific and business backgrounds. I am passionate with new technologies and the way they can implemented to improve people lives. I am an explorer, in love with travelling and climbing.

Business intelligence specialist

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As a Business Intelligence Specialist, I am dedicated to extracting insights from intricate, multidimensional datasets using BI tools empowering a data-driven decision-making. Beyond my professional landscape, a deep passion for football and cooking also holds
a special place in my life.

Business development

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A young & energetic operator with a focus on growth and a passion for innovation and the Greek startup scene. I am constantly curious and looking to creatively attack the next challenge. Outside of the office, you can find me enjoying an aperitivo with friends or meeting new people.

Business operations North America

Business development and Operations

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Playing a pivotal role in boosting Alesea’s operational success, I take pride in overseeing the intricacies of the global supply chain and developing innovative solutions. Beyond work, my passion for motorcycling and skiing offer a welcomed escape and an inspiration to strive for the best in all aspects of life.

Senior IT architect

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Software architect with 30+ years of experience, with strong skills as full-stack developer in numerous programming languages, project manager, and a special focus on AI. After caring for my olives tree, I cherish walking with my wife in the stunning mountains near home, finding balance between work and life.

Industrial design

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I’m a jack of all trades Industrial Designer and I enjoy getting my hands dirty. I live for the design process from ideation to industrialization, with woods, metals and composites to create new products. I currently enjoy populating our planet with as many plants as possible with Cultifutura.

Project management

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What fuels my motivation the most is finding creative solutions to generate tangible impact for our clients. Scuba diving, nature walks, cooking and practicing aerial dance are some of the things that make me happy.

Office management

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An office manager with a knack for fostering relationships, skilled in startup and branch establishment across diverse markets, fueled by an international background, and thriving in varied cultures. I embrace a passion for art, travel and innovation, driving a flexible approach to success.

Advisor – Board Member Corporate Hangar

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Srinivas ‘Srini’ Siripurapu received his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University USA. His graduate research focused on polymer blends and alloys, structure property relationships of polymers, polymer rheology, nanomaterials and supercritical fluids. Srini joined General Electric Company after graduating from NC State and held multiple roles of increasing responsibility in product development and technology innovation. He served as their Global Product Technology Manager for the Specialty Polycarbonates Business. While at GE, he completed his Design for Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. He moved to General Cable Corporation and went on to serve as Vice President of Global Technology with responsibility for the Research & Development and Engineering functions of the company. Srini currently serves as Chief R&D Officer of Prysmian Group the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. In his current role he is responsible for the company’s world wide R&D strategy, R&D talent development and Innovation pipeline. Srini has a proven track record of building high performance teams and successful customer driven innovations in Energy, Electrical Infrastructure, Communications, Automotive, Aerospace, Healthcare and Consumer Electronics market segments. Srini is active in industry organizations in North America as well as Europe and he mentors young scientists and engineers through these professional organizations. Srini is passionate about innovation and is an inventor on over 50 patent applications.

Advisor

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Luca received a MS in Electrical Engineering at the Politecnico of Milan. He has over 35 years of experience in the cables industry spent in different positions in the Prysmian Group, the world largest electrical cables manufacturer. His experience includes design and manufacturing technologies for the full span cables and accessories produced within the Group, as well as sales and business management. During his career, he has also served in standardization committees at national and international levels.

Board member Alesea Srl

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Advisor

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Roberto Candela (1970) received the Doctor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Palermo, Italy, in 1996. Since 1996 he’s been working in the Research Group of Electrotechnics. He has successfully finished his Phd in Electrical Engineering at the same University. Since December 2004 he is a researcher at University of Palermo where teaches Basic Electrical Engineering and Electrotechnics and Foundations of Informatics. His main research interest is in the field of optimization methods for diagnosis in dielectrics material for high voltage application and development of technologies for the signals treatment and diagnosis of insulating system through partial discharges measurements. In 2006 he develops and patents a new sensor for measuring partial discharges in wireless mode that is on the base of Pry-Cam product range. Starting from 2012 he is CEO of EOSS Srl, a company of Prysmian group, responsible worldwide for energy asset management systems.