Cristian Frigo

Cristian Frigo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in innovation management and startup programs. Currently serving as the Head of Startup Programs and Senior Innovation Manager at TechQuartier since January 2021, Cristian also leads innovation and automation efforts at Lexemo and co-founded Bolzano Slush´D, aiming to bring a major startup festival to Italy. Additional roles include Team Lead & City Director at Sofar Sounds and Founder at Beyond Venture. Cristian was previously a Project Lead at H_Ventures and a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Amsterdam. Educational credentials include an MSc in Business Administration with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Amsterdam, and various degrees in Economics from institutions including Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the University of Washington. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in International Management at Goethe University Frankfurt.