Over a 20-year period (1995–2015), he held adjunct teaching positions at the University of Urbino, teaching Environmental Economics and Cost–Benefit Analysis; at Politecnico di Torino, teaching Innovation Economics and Management; and at Politecnico di Milano, teaching Regional Economics and Business Economics and Management.
He has provided consulting services to national and international organisations, including Ernst & Young, Confcommercio, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and Politecnico di Milano. His work has focused on regional planning, development, competitiveness and innovation, addressing both microeconomic and macroeconomic dimensions. His areas of expertise include:
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Business start-up and development: Management support for the creation of technology-based ventures; research and analysis of management models and methodologies for launching and developing technology-based businesses.
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Innovation management: Innovation and technology transfer for SMEs; management support for technology-based start-ups; establishment and leadership of innovation management teams; financial and economic appraisal of investments and risk analysis; Balanced Scorecard and performance management; design-driven innovation processes; and strategic foresight.
In 2011, he founded Spinnvest, an investment company focused on technology-based start-ups in neuroscience, digital technologies, cleantech, mechatronics and security, taking on the role of Managing Partner.
