Giancarlo La Pietra
self employed
Italy
Giancarlo has over 20 years of experience in managing innovative projects, supporting startups and SMEs in digitalization strategies and the adoption of innovative technologies. He has provided strategic consulting and mentoring to startups, with a strong focus on lean methodologies and design thinking. As an evaluator for European programs (EIT Health, EIT Food), he has assessed high-impact projects. He has also designed workshops to transform ideas into concrete projects, including training and networking events aimed at fostering innovation and technology transfer.
Experiences
Climate change and circularity: contributing to carbon neutrality, the circular economy and sustainable mobility.
Giancarlo has worked as start up mentor and an evaluator for European programs such as EIT Food, which focus on sustainable and innovative solutions in the food sector. He has contributed to the development of strategies and projects promoting environmental sustainability through innovative technologies. He has supported technology transfer between universities and companies to reduce waste and optimize resource efficiency.
Talent and inclusion: upskilling and future capabilities, more accessible events and diverse participation.
Giancarlo oversees inclusion services for students with disabilities at the University of Milano-Bicocca, improving accessibility and developing inclusive training programs. He has led the design of upskilling programs for university and corporate teams, integrating design thinking and gamification methodologies. He has also created events and workshops to foster diverse participation and inclusivity.
Customer experience: hybrid and digital integration, immersive technologies and interaction, personalisation and community building.
Giancarlo has designed training events for companies and universities, leveraging digital technologies and innovative approaches to enhance participant engagement. He has integrated design thinking and gamification methodologies to improve interactivity and has contributed to creating hybrid experiences that bridge physical and digital communities, fostering personalization and network building.
Governance and impact: regenerative business models with lasting impact, cross-sector and local communities’ platforms, profitability and tech access.
Giancarlo has experience managing European projects, promoting regenerative business models through cross-sector platforms involving local communities and stakeholders. He has supported startups in developing sustainable business plans, integrating technological innovations and governance models to ensure long-term impact and technology accessibility.