Laura Sposato

Startups, startups and the courage to build value in a changing economy

Panel

Home of the Ciani Bassetti barons from 1600 to early 1900, the building is characterized by the style of the facade, of Renaissance derivation. While maintaining the previous score, it was renovated in 1883 by engineer Saverio Tamanini, one of the most famous Trentino professionals and, in 1939, by architect Marco Martinuzzi, graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. In 2000 the entire building was renovated to a design by the Trentino architect Sergio Giovanazzi.The events that will take place in this location will be organized by Intesa Sanpaolo.

Palazzo Bassetti

Born in Turin in 1980, Sergio Bava is Corporate Commercial Director for the Veneto Ovest and Trentino‑Alto Adige Regional Directorate at Intesa Sanpaolo. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Turin, with a thesis on Banking Foundations. He is President of the ABI Regional Committee for Veneto.

Corporate Commercial Director

Sergio Bava

Andrea Biondi

Textile manufacturing entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, deeply rooted in Trentino and the Val di Sole, where he meets Matteo Fedrizzi, founder of the company, and shares his vision. From this encounter, Ciocomiti is born and gains momentum thanks also to his entrepreneurial know-how. Expert in finance and strategic planning.

Board Member

Luca Bondioli

Born in Trento, he is Co-Managing Director of Dial Funghi Srl. He holds a degree in Economics and Management from the University of Trento and an Executive Master in Credit and Finance. Since 2023 he has been President of the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Confindustria Trento, where he promotes the “New Renaissance” program, and since 2024 he has also served as President of the Regional Committee of Trentino-Alto Adige, with the aim of strengthening collaboration and entrepreneurial growth.

President

Francesco Orefice

Born in 1993, she is the President of Essay Group Srl. A Business Management graduate from the University of Trento, she also holds a Master’s degree from CUOA Business School. At 24, she joined the company as Sole Director, successfully completing the generational transition in 2024. She serves as National Vice President of Confindustria Young Entrepreneurs and is a speaker for TEDx Salon Padova.

Vice president

Alice Pretto

Founder and CEO of Joule, a startup that is transforming the world of work through AI models that enhance human talent. Former member of the Italian National Aesthetic Group Gymnastics team, she holds a degree in International Trade from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice. Forbes Under 30 and TEDx speaker, she is also Chair of the Youth Committee at the Chamber of Commerce of Padua and a lecturer at the University of Padua (Economics).

Festival

Programme

Useful info

Press

Organisers

Laura Sposato

Events in which takes part

Doing business today: talent, risk and new rules of the game