Howdy! My name is Nicholas Sollazzo, I study Economics and Business Administration at the University of Milano-Bicocca and I have a background in computer science. I chose this degree course because “when I grew up I would like to be an entrepreneur”: I knew that there were no real university degree courses to be an entrepreneur, but this seemed pretty close to me.

I would like to be an entrepreneur because I would like to do something to change the world: everyday I see things that are done fundamentally wrong, like privacy, environmental protection, financial system and I think I could help to make it right. I could help to improve that.
That’s why I want to be an entrepreneur. To build something to help. Something to create value for every single person on earth. Something to fix what, in my opinion, is wrong or could be done better in this modern age.

But in order to do that I’m aware that i have to learn more about how companies works. Luckily i’m a very corious guy and I love to learn and that’s why I would like to participate to Silicon Valley Study Tour: to learn from the best, to learn about cultures and mindsets different from mine and to grow as an individual.

This is who I am.
This is who I want to be.
This is who I will become.

Hi everyone!

My name is Noemi Scifo, I’m 23 years old. I’m attending the first year of the Economic Development and International Relations Master’s Degree.

I graduated in Political Science and International Relations at the University of Palermo last year. During my third year of Bachelor study, I had one of the best experience of my life: I joined the Erasmus program and I spent 9 months in Vilnius. It was an intense year which made me feel deep emotions that I I’ve never tried before.

Just one year ago I thought “economy stuffs” were not really my vocation, but then I found out this Master Degree and I became immediately interested in many of the courses proposed. The link between innovation and development changed my view of the world.

I think the Silicon Valley Study Tour is a great opportunity to expand the knowledge in the field of innovation, to visit the most important companies in the world, to do networking. One of the best aspects will be for sure the possibility to speak with Italian managers who work there.

Hi guys! I am Davide Preatoni, I am 19 years old and I study
Computer engineering at the Politecnico of Milano.

I chose this course of study because I strongly believe that the world we are building is evolving
an exponential speed, used to look in step with the times and much of the change
both to know the soul of progress: technology.

The main problem is that it is a universe in constant evolution, that in the good and in the male, by the faculty and
the opportunity for anyone who wants to try to express themselves.
It is for this reason that in all this chaos one must find a starting point and even if it is not said that that will be the final destination, we must still try to aim for the stars and it is
for this reason I believe that SVST are famous stars to which we must aspire.

Honestly, I still have no concrete plans after graduation; choose what i know is that i will do my best,
for being a small fragment of the change, and it is this reason that I aim high on SpaceX. On Mars.

Hey guys!
I’m Angela Ferrari, I am 22 years old and I am passionate about entrepreneurial world, technological innovations and most of all about web marketing. I am a very curious girl, I like to have goals, to confront people and to have a new experiences to learn and grow. I have another really great passion: writing. That’s why I worked as a copywriter for two agencies. My passion for business started at high school when I was selected in a group of 2000 people, to participate in the business course “Business Idea and Business Plan, how to design, evaluate and plan the realization of an entrepreneurial activity”, at the end of which I did a team project. I strongly believe that team work is essential to create a winning project: I am used to work that way since high school, when me and my classmates created innovative projects of design to compete in different contests.

After high school I spend a year in Brescia, where I had improved my skills in web development, graphic design and web marketing at the Accademia di Belle Arti Santa Giulia. I had the opportunity to live two important experiences which have left an imprint in me. I worked as a social media manager and graphic designer, this gave me the chance to challenge and improve my skills and the suite Adobe programs is now part of my professional background. Then I become a member of BNI: one big organization of business networking and exchange of references worldwide. The concepts that I learned at the events of BNI will be always part of my personal baggage.
After that period I decided to spend some weeks in Bristol to improve my English and on September 2017 I have started my Communication, Innovation and Multimedia degree in Pavia! In a few months I will graduate ( I hope! ahahah) 🙂

Bye bye!

Angela

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To whom it may concern,

my name is Matteo de Nitto Personè, I am currently enrolled in my second year of Political science at the University of Pavia and I have a background and strong interest in the economy.

Since when I was a child, every moment was good to create ideas where I could create the best experience of any common objects used in everyday life. The more I grew, the more grew with myself the desire to create something that could be lifechanging; or at least that could change my life. My mind is always busy wondering with what I could create and how I can improve. I have interests in a lot of different subjects and issues, and I feel that one day I will achieve and create a striking match on all of these interests. I want to be en entrepreneur because I feel I am made for this and because I am not afraid to work hard to become a successful one.

I’m also always looking for ways to improve and I discovered that books are fundamental in order to do so. I’ve noticed it quite recently in the last years; I believe that books are the second-best way someone can achieve knowledge and knowledge is the basic requirement and the starting point to have a good idea. I believe that the only thing that can beat the knowledge that a book can give you, is experience. The Silicon Valley Study Tour project could give me an incredible chance to complete one of my goals as a student and as a world citizen, giving me multiple instruments necessary to create something that will change this world in a better one.

“What do you need to start a business? Three things: you know your product better than anyone, you know your customers, and you want to succeed with all your might.” -Dave Thomas-

Good morning everybody,

My name is Jacopo Tirintilli, I’m a sociable and curious guy who likes to meet new people, listening and learning from them. Since few years I approached the world of technology and communication, applying me a lot because I am passionate about these topics.

I’m so excited about this second opportunity of attending this forum, I’m sure I’ll learn many interesting things and for this I can’t wait to start again!

Honestly, I’ll graduate this week and I’ll have a little to study, but I should be present to the meeting tomorrow.

See you soon

Jacopo

Hello everyone,

I’m Chiara Cagnino, currently enrolled in Humanities BA at University of Genoa.

I have a passion for linguistics and cognitive studies and, in particular, their technological applications.
The opportunity of getting in touch with some of the most relevant industries in the field, as well as with professionals, made me very eager to join the project, since experience is the teacher of all things. Moreover, sharing opinions and ideas with others will surely serve me well as a way for personal growth and to broaden my perspectives.

Looking forward to the next meeting,

Chiara