Program Manager
With a background in Innovation Management from Bocconi, Sant'Anna, and the University of Trento,Giuseppe began his career as an Innovation Advisor at Engineering Group, gaining expertise in emerging technologies and developing open innovation processes. In 2023, he joined Plug and Play to expand operations in Southern Italy and, in 2024, became Program Manager of CrossConnect in Catania, driving collaboration between corporations, startups, and institutions.
Innovation Program Manager
Andrea, who holds a Master’s degree in Energy Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano, has focused his career on innovation and sustainable energy. Starting as a junior innovation consultant at ELIS, he quickly advanced in responsibilities due to his profound capabilities in analyzing and developing sustainable innovation strategies. Since 2024, he has been Innovation Program Manager, accelerating Cleantech and Infratech startups on their go-to-market strategies
Senior Ventures Analyst
With a master’s in Business Economics from the University of Messina and years of experience in startup accelerators at both national and international levels, Daniele has developed deep expertise in the innovation ecosystem. Over the course of his career, he has successfully led more than 50 early-stage startup investments, refining his skills in venture capital. In 2025, he joined Plug and Play Italy as Venture for CrossConnect, where he actively drives scouting and investment activities.
For more information about the the program,
feel free to reach out to info@crossconnect.it