How can Innovative Ecosystems accelerate Business Growth?

10 March 2026
hours 15:00

Event description

Innovative ecosystems are transforming the way businesses create value and grow. By fostering collaboration, leveraging emerging opportunities and building dynamic networks, organizations can unlock new business possibilities, drive sustainable growth and stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets.

Connected and adaptable ecosystems are becoming the foundation for long-term success.

On stage start-ups that will pitch in 2 minutes each

Speakers:
Neal Tantisukrit, Head of Innovation Co:Cubed
Antonio Baccari, Founding Partner Feel Venture
Giulia Sirigu, Scaleup Director Innovate UK
Abigail Frohwein, Head of Innovation Partnerships L Marks
 

Moderator:
Lucia Gambuzzi, Startup Ecosystem Manager SMAU


#cvc #VentureBuilding #ecosystems

Details

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Speakers in this Panel

Neal Tantisukrit

Neal Tantisukrit is an Open Innovation leader driving strategic corporate and startup partnerships that accelerate growth and deliver real outcomes. At Co:cubed she works with some of the world’s largest FMCG and retail companies to unlock new revenue streams, embed cutting-edge...Read more

Lucia Gambuzzi

Lucia Gambuzzi 18.10.1991, Mirandola (MO), Italy | After spending the last 3 years in Tel Aviv, Oslo, and Paris with Techstars and former Innovation Advisor of the City of Turin, Lucia is currently managing the startup ecosystem of SMAU, Bolzano Slush'D and other innovative operators...Read more

Antonio Baccari

An experienced investor and advisor, cofounder of Feel Venture in 2020 alongside Giorgio and Inti to support Italian founders in closing the gap with more advanced ecosystems.Based in the UK, Feel Venture is an early-stage VC fund dedicated to empowering the next generation of Italian...Read more

Abigail Frohwein

As Head of Innovation Partnerships at L Marks, I lead our Innovation Ecosystem and scouting strategy, connecting high-potential global startups and scale-ups with corporate partners to drive meaningful outcomes. I expand our ecosystem through partnerships with investors, mentors,...Read more

Giulia Sirigu

Dr Giulia Sirigu holds a PhD in Foreign Policy and has a strong background in globalization, political economy and global gender relations. She is currently Scaleup Director at Innovate UK Business Growth, where she leads national initiatives for the Women in Innovation programme and...Read more