Andrea Carbone

Andrea Carbone has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Andrea started their career as a Digital Specialist at Studio Repossi in 2001. Andrea then worked as a Project Manager at Comune di Milano, where they focused on exhibition event planning and communication strategy. In 2004, Andrea became a Managing Partner at ZonaUno, a role they held until 2012. During this time, they also worked as a Professor at IED | Istituto Europeo di Design for a year, teaching and honing their public speaking skills.

In 2012, Andrea founded Formabilio, an Italian brand of eco-sustainable furniture and accessories. Andrea served as the CEO and Founder, overseeing the design competitions and manufacturing processes. Andrea's entrepreneurial journey continued when they joined axélero in 2016. Andrea held several leadership positions, including Chief Lab Officer, Chief Product Officer, and Head of axéleroLab. In these roles, they focused on open innovation, product strategy, investment, and business development.

Andrea expanded their board membership experience by joining PRIVATEGRIFFE in 2017 and Ristoranti.it in 2018. At Ristoranti.it, they also served as a Managing Director and contributed to the success of their digital food ordering platform. In 2019, they became the Chief Executive Officer at The Client Group, before transitioning to the role of Strategic Advisor at Exelab in 2020. Currently, Andrea holds the position of Managing Director at Exelab, where they leverage HubSpot's technology to optimize workflows and enhance customer engagement for their partner enterprises.

Andrea Carbone attended Politecnico di Milano from 1997 to 2002, where they studied Industrial Design with a focus on Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, and Multimedia. In 2003 to 2004, they pursued a Master's degree in Project Management of Cultural Heritage at Normale Superiore di Pisa, Università degli Studi di Napoli, Università degli Studi Magna Grecia, Camigliati Scuola di Management, with a specialization in Business Administration, Management, and Operations. In 2000 to 2001, Andrea also participated in an Erasmus program at Escola Superior de Artes e Design. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including "Leading without Formal Authority" from LinkedIn, "SQL Fundamentals" from SoloLearn, and various certifications in Inbound Marketing and Sales from HubSpot Academy.