Lead The Future Mentorship

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Emanuela Zaccone shared her experience as AI Staff Product Manager Sysdig.

Emanuela is a Staff Product Manager in AI for Cybersecurity at Sysdig. She leads the development of Sysdig Sage, a generative AI assistant that enhances cloud security. Her work empowers teams to detect threats faster and act with clarity in complex, dynamic environments.

With 10+ years in tech, Emanuela combines AI, cybersecurity, and product leadership. She simplifies complexity, drives execution, and aligns teams around clear goals. Passionate about innovation, she brings focus and energy to every project, fostering collaboration and empowering stakeholders to move from vision to impact.

Emanuela is a Partner at The Liquid Factory, a startup studio in the Italian Alps. She co-founded TOK.tv, which reached 40 million users before its 2019 acquisition, and AIDA Monitoring. Her entrepreneurial path reflects deep experience in product development, user growth, and agile innovation.

Certified as a Scrum Product Owner, Emanuela excels in Agile frameworks and digital strategy. She helps teams iterate quickly, prioritize effectively, and deliver value continuously. Her structured yet flexible approach supports cross-functional collaboration in both startups and enterprise contexts, always focused on results.

She holds a patent and is a published author. As a frequent speaker, she shares insights on AI, women in tech, and entrepreneurship. Emanuela also advises companies and institutions on digital transformation, helping them embrace innovation and data-driven strategies with clarity and purpose.

Outside of work, Emanuela enjoys photography and gaming. These hobbies reflect her creativity, precision, and curiosity. Through photography, she captures stories and details; through gaming, she explores strategy and play. Both passions contribute to her well-rounded approach to innovation and leadership.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Andrea Canessa shared his experience as GTM Engineer @ Factorial.

​Andrea is a Go-To-Market (GTM) Engineer specializing in Outbound Growth Analysis at Factorial in Barcelona. Originally from Genoa, Italy, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan and completed a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Strategic Marketing in Lisbon.

In his current role at Factorial, Andrea focuses on developing and implementing strategies to drive outbound growth, leveraging his expertise in technology and market analysis. He is particularly passionate about integrating technology with human capabilities to create value, with a keen interest in Revenue Operations and the digital supply chain

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Damiano Congedo shared his experience as CEO & Digital Marketer SEO Pirates.

Damiano is a digital entrepreneur with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem and digital marketing. Active in the field since 2004, he began his career as a freelancer and later worked within communication agencies. In 2012 he founded his first startup, APPEATIT, which was backed by LVenture Group.

He has collaborated with the Università degli Studi di Cagliari as a tutor and lecturer in SEO and Semantic Web, and has contributed to educational programs such as Intraprendiamo and the Contamination Lab (Clab). He has also participated as a mentor in several startup acceleration programs, including B Heroes.

Since 2010, he has been sharing his insights and experiences through his blog damianocongedo.it and the project oneminutestartup.it, focused on stories of entrepreneurial failures. He is currently the CEO of SEO Pirates, a digital agency specialized in SEO and Google Ads.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Dalia Raafat shared her experience as Robotics Engineer @ NASA.

Dalia Raafat is a Robotics Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California, where she contributes to the development of advanced robotic systems for space exploration.

She holds a Master’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Genoa, earned summa cum laude in March 2023. During her academic journey, Dalia had the unique opportunity to complete her thesis at JPL under the mentorship of Michelle Easter, Mechatronics Engineer for the Mars Sample Return mission.

There, she designed, modeled, fabricated, assembled, and tested a sample containment and release mechanism intended for future Mars missions. With a deep passion for space robotics, Dalia continues to push the boundaries of innovation, working on technologies that will help shape the future of planetary exploration.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Davide shared his experience as ESA Graduate Trainees @ European Space Agency.

Davide earned his Bachelor’s degree in Information Science and Technology from the University of Genova before completing a Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.

Since November 2024, he has been a ESA Graduate Trainee in Advanced RF Payloads and Remote Sensing at the European Space Agency (ESA).

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Antonella shared her experience as Co-Founder A3Cube Inc.

Antonella is the CEO and co-founder of A3Cube Inc., a company specializing in AI hardware, software, and advanced research. The company develops high-performance computing solutions, enhancing AI efficiency and scalability. It collaborates with businesses and research institutions to drive innovation in technological and industrial sectors.

With 25+ years of experience, Antonella has led top companies, managed multi-million-dollar projects, and built key partnerships. Her expertise in AI and computing trends makes her a leading innovator in high-performance computing and AI-driven advancements, collaborating with universities and research institutions to drive technological progress.

Her leadership has earned prestigious recognition. In 2020, she was named among the 10 Revolutionary Female CEOs by CIO Views Magazine. In 2021, Insights Success Magazine listed her among the 10 Most Inspiring Women in Business, acknowledging her contributions to AI innovation and business growth.

Michael Dell recognized her visionary leadership, selecting A3Cube for the Dell Founder 50 Club, an exclusive network of emerging high-tech companies. This recognition highlights her ability to scale businesses, develop AI-powered solutions, and drive the expansion of high-performance computing on a global scale.

Antonella aims to develop the fastest, most efficient AI machines, driving breakthroughs in data processing and computing power. Her vision is to redefine technology’s role in solving complex challenges, accelerating the advancement of AI in business, research, and industrial applications.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, Simone Dalledonne shared his experience as Blockchain Business Consultant KNOBS and Director Silicon Valley Study Tour.

Simone is an ambitious professional with expertise in innovation management, business development, and emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain, and VR. His international experience and strategic mindset make him a leader in delivering impactful solutions.

Simone gained deep insights into AI-driven solutions as a Visiting Research Student at TalTech, collaborating with international teams. He also completed the MasterZ.|Blockchain & Digital Assets, broadening his technological expertise.

As a Blockchain Business Consultant at KNOBS, Simone manages projects for multinational clients in automotive, luxury, and mobility. He leads cross-functional teams, delivers business assessments, and integrates blockchain solutions.

Simone began his journey with SVST in 2019 as a participant and worked his way up to becoming a director in 2021. Today, he organizes hackathons, including the upcoming one in Verbania this March, and leads innovation initiatives.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Federico shared his experience as President @ ai.Esra

Graduated in Industrial Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin in 2012, Federico participated in 2 Silicon Valley Study Tours, in 2011 and 2012.

He has been working at aizoOn Tecnology Consulting since 2012. As a director of aizoOn Australia, he led the acquisition process, from the buyer side from start to finish, of Horizon Consulting, a company in Sydney. He evaluated over 10 companies in the same sector and of similar size before committing to the investment.

However he supervises the work of Horizon together with the role of Director of Cyber Security Activities at aizoOn.
Since July 2024 he is President of ai.Esra Start-up with disruptive technology in cyber risk management.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Matteo Russo shared his experience as Chief Innovation Officer Coesa Energy and Lead The Future Mentorship mentor.

Assistant Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, his research focuses on novel robot designs, developing enabling technologies for challenging tasks in industry and healthcare.

Matteo holds a BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cassino, Italy, and earned a European PhD in Mechanical and Biomechanical Engineering in 2019, with research stints at RWTH Aachen (Germany), the University of the Basque Country (Spain), and Tokyo Institute of Technology (Japan).
Since 2019, Matteo has been a Research Fellow at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology at the University of Nottingham, UK.

An IEEE and IFToMM member, Matteo has won multiple awards, including the IFToMM Young Delegate Program Award and several best paper honors. He also mentors aspiring students through the Lead the Future program.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.

Unlock the insights from our webinar with Silicon Valley Study Tour and Silicon Valley Fellowship, where Edoardo Serra shared his experience as a Co-Founder and CTO @ Stepful.

Edoardo Serra, originally from Turin, Italy, is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Stepful. Founded in 2021, Stepful offers accelerated training for roles like medical assistants and pharmacy technicians. The company’s mission is to create accessible pathways into healthcare through intensive training, addressing the shortage of skilled professionals.

Before Stepful, Edoardo worked at Apple, contributing to the international expansion of Siri. He was the first engineer to work on Siri in Italian, helping grow the team from 8 to over 100 members. His leadership showcased his ability to scale technology and drive impactful global initiatives.

Edoardo began his entrepreneurial journey at the Politecnico di Torino, where he launched his first startup. This venture led to two successful acquisitions, solidifying his reputation for innovation. His achievements laid the foundation for Stepful, where he continues to address critical challenges through technology and education.

At Stepful, Edoardo combines his expertise in technology and education to empower individuals and tackle the healthcare workforce shortage. By providing accessible and practical solutions, he helps create opportunities for people to enter a vital industry and contribute to its growth.

Don’t miss the upcoming sessions of Inspiration Valley, a virtual journey where you’ll hear the stories of Italians working in Silicon Valley and around the world.