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In 2019 Bianca Arrighini graduated in Business Administration and Management in Bocconi, then moved to Madrid to pursue a one-year Specialized Master. Sometime in between, she completed a six-month internship at Accenture before fully dedicating herself to Factanza Media. Together with Livia Viganò, a Bocconi Alumna, she heads one of the most important media platform targeted for Gen Z and Millennials in Italy. In this episode we discuss the importance of knowing how to mix creativity and curiosity with a methodical approach along with the evolution of the publishing industry, and the value of consistency in today's communication. Podcast held in Italian.

Marco Masoli graduated in Economics and Management for Art, Culture and Communication in 2010 and in Management in 2012. He began his career in Accenture, remaining there for almost 5 years. In 2017 he decided to follow his ardent passion for music, leaving for the leading scale-up of the moment, Spotify. After a stint at DAZN he returned to the music industry working at Columbia Records first, then at Warner Music Italy as A&R Director. In this episode we talk not only about the importance of networking and following your passions, integrating them into your career, but also how the music industry is evolving amidst a period of constant change. Podcast held in Italian.

Nicoletta Besio graduated in 2006 in General Management. She began her professional career at Philips, working in sales even before completing her studies. Always looking for the “next big thing”, Nicoletta's passion and sharp business skills allowed her to thrive in her career: she worked for Microsoft and then Google in various positions. In 2021 she chose to seize a new opportunity and landed a role as Director in Twitch Italy. In this episode we discuss how to develop a career in sales, the value of corporate culture as a growth engine in American big-tech companies, and the dichotomy between global and local. Podcast held in Italian.

Giovanni Reggiori graduated with his Master of Science in Accounting, Financial Management and Control in 2017. After working in London at JP Morgan for about 3 years, Giovanni decided to return to Italy and make a pivot in his career, joining Juventus FC where he now holds the position of Corporate Development and Investor Relations Manager. In this episode we talk about the importance of perseverance, willingness to match your passion with your job and what it means to work in the Italian soccer industry. Podcast held in Italian.

Federica Leotta graduated with a degree in International Management in 2016. After gaining experience at several newly established startups including Show Size, Hotels Combined and WeSchool, today Federica is the Group Employer Branding Manager at Unipol.In this episode, we talk about the desire to get involved in innovative organizations, inclusivity and how to make a real impact on the world of work through Employer Branding. Podcast held in Italian.

Enrico Casati graduated in International Management in 2011. After a work experience in Asia, Enrico co-founded the start-up Velasca, a Made in Italy footwear and clothing brand, together with another Alumnus, Jacopo Sebastio. In this episode we talk about the commitment necessary to grow your company, how the figure of a CEO and Founder evolves during the first ten years of activity and how to spread your vision within a constantly growing team. Podcast held in Italian.

Elsa Pagnini, who graduated from Bocconi in 2013 with a degree in Economics and Social Sciences, is now HR Organization Director at Barilla. In this episode, she tells us about her career plot twist after her first professional experiences in national and European institutions: from the European Commission to a company graduate program that changed her journey. We will discover more about who is an Organization Director in the HR area and how her work impacts on all the company’s entire strategy. Podcast held in Italian.

Elena Giombelli is the Group CFO of WeRoad, an Italian scale-up in the travel sector. She graduated from Bocconi in 2011 in Accounting, Financial Management and Control, had a traditional start in one of the Big4, then chose to continue her professional path in the world of start-ups. In this episode she tells us how the role of a CFO changes according to the business context and how important it is for your growth to get out of your comfort zone.

Gabriele Benedetto graduated in Bocconi in 2006 with a degree in Accounting, Financial Management and Control, and is now CEO of Telepass, a leading European company in the field of electronic toll services. In this episode, he tells us about the series of "sliding doors" that accompanied him on his incredible journey: from the last exam at Bocconi to the two years in financial services between Shanghai and Hong Kong to the next challenge of Telepass. Podcast held in Italian.

Giorgio Tinacci was born in 1991 and graduated in International Management in 2015. After leaving university just seven years ago, Giorgio is now the founder and CEO of CASAVO. His business is a digital platform that has disrupted the European residential market and is actively redesigning the experience of people who sell and buy houses. We talked to him about his first work experiences, the transition from being a consultant to leading a start-up, and the secret to his success. Podcast held in Italian.