Matteo Paradisi is a seasoned Manager at Zest Group in Rome, with a decade of expertise in the tech sector. He drives strategic investments and partnerships between enterprises and startups, leading initiatives like the Business Innovation Factory with Leonardo and innovation programs with Aeroporti di Roma. Matteo has shaped business and technological integrations across aerospace, security, defense, and sustainability. An educator at heart, he lectures at LUISS Business School and various prestigious institutions, focusing on corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, and project management. His academic background spans mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship, reflecting a rich and diverse career trajectory.