The Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco hosted the third gathering of the Italian Tech Club, bringing together more than 100 Italian professionals, founders, and entrepreneurs working across the Bay Area’s technology and innovation ecosystem.
Established just one year ago, the San Francisco chapter of the Italian Tech Club has quickly developed into an active network dedicated to connecting Italian talent in Silicon Valley, encouraging collaboration, and strengthening ties between Italy and the United States.
The evening featured a panel discussion with Marco Quarta, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Rubedo Life Sciences, and Federico (Fred) Parietti, Co-Founder and CEO of Multiply Labs, moderated by Paola Del Zotto Ferrari, Managing Director of Phoenix Spark Inc.
Drawing on their experiences as Italian entrepreneurs in the United States, the speakers shared practical insights into the opportunities and challenges of building innovative businesses in Silicon Valley. The conversation explored topics ranging from fundraising and entering the American market to developing professional networks and leveraging an Italian background as a competitive advantage.
The panel was followed by a networking reception, offering participants an opportunity to exchange experiences, establish new connections, and explore potential collaborations.
The initiative reflects the Consulate General’s continued commitment to supporting Italian talent and entrepreneurship in Northern California and fostering closer ties between Italy’s innovation ecosystem and the Bay Area.
The Consulate General extends its appreciation to the Italian Tech Club, particularly Daria Pelini, Gaetano Coppoletta, Francesco Mantovani, Iacopo Olivo, Amedeo Baragiola, and Beatrice Malizia, for organizing the event and strengthening the Italian tech community in Silicon Valley, as well as to the panelists, moderator, and all participants for contributing to the success of the evening.
