Andrea Zanon
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Empowering leaders & entrepreneurs with strategy, partnerships & cultural intelligence | 20+ yrs international development | andreazanon.tech | Confidence. Culture. Connection.
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Aperitivo Is Not an Appetizer: It’s Your Competitive Advantage
Walk through any Italian city around 6 p.m., and you’ll people gather in piazzas or lean on bar counters, sipping a Spritz, a Prosecco, or a Crodino. They’re not “grabbing a drink” or eating appetizers. They’re doing something far more strategic: they’re building social capital while drinking an aperitivo.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
Don’t Go to Italy in Summer
If you’ve ever dreamed of sweating through a linen shirt while waiting 45 minutes for a €7 gelato (they normally cost half), July and August in Italy might be your season. But for everyone else, especially those seeking authentic, less crowded memorable travel, it’s time to rethink the classic “summer in Italy” vacation.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
If It looks too good to be true, it is
We’re living in a time of seductive digital promises. AI, promises to 10X your personal growth, and everywhere you turn, someone’s offering a shortcut to success: the secret get ripped formula, the proven marketing trick, the “six steps to success” that will supposedly change your life by next quarter.
By Andrea Zanon7 months ago in Motivation
Why Every Tech Company Needs a Public Policy and External Affairs Leader—Now
We are living through a shift in how companies compete, grow, and survive. Innovation alone no longer guarantees market access. Regulation, stakeholder influence, markets changes, public funding, and public trust play just as critical a role especially for technology companies and mid-sized firms trying to scale.
By Andrea Zanon7 months ago in Motivation
Italy’s Shifting Climate
Italy, my home away from home (or maybe just home, depending on the day!), is facing a big challenge. You know those super-hot summer days that just drain you? Well, it turns out they’re not just uncomfortable; they’re actually hitting our economy where it hurts and they are becoming more frequent. The extreme heat we’ve been experiencing isn’t just an environmental issue anymore; it’s a real economic force, and we need to talk about it. This week, Italy had over 20 cities with weather advisory (bollino rosso), due to its extreme high temperature.
By Andrea Zanon7 months ago in Earth
Zuckerberg has his AI list: But who’s building the human list?
Not a to-do list. A real list of high-stakes talent engineers and researchers poached from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and others tasked with building Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. He’s putting serious capital behind this team. Reports say some packages top $100 million.
By Andrea Zanon7 months ago in Motivation
Shorts and Flip Flops in Italy: What to Know Before You Pack
I grew up in a traditional Catholic family, so I never wore shorts or flip flops to dinner, semi-formal gatherings, or God forbid to church. That kind of attire simply wasn’t part of my local culture in Veneto where I grew up in. Fast forward to 2025, and while fashion has evolved, especially with rising temperatures, Italy still holds on to certain unspoken style codes. If you’re traveling there in the summer, here’s what you need to know before you pack. Please note that some will argue these are baby boomer advise…which is true.
By Andrea Zanon8 months ago in Motivation
Authenticity Is Your Superpower: The Most Underrated Business Advantage
Authenticity Is Your Superpower: The Most Underrated Business Advantage In a world full of filters, polished pitches, bots, and curated personas, there’s one trait that quietly beats them all: authenticity.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
Italy Strengthening Its Global Agri-Food Leadership at TuttoFood Milano 2025
The 2025 edition of TuttoFood Milano opened with a bold message: Italy is not only preserving its culinary heritage but actively seeking the leadership global role in the agri-food industry. Running until May 8, the event brought together thousands of food leaders that are part of the Italian food ecosystem.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
