Andrea Zanon
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Empowering leaders & entrepreneurs with strategy, partnerships & cultural intelligence | 20+ yrs international development | andreazanon.tech | Confidence. Culture. Connection.
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If It looks too good to be true, it is
We’re living in a time of seductive digital promises. AI, promises to 10X your personal growth, and everywhere you turn, someone’s offering a shortcut to success: the secret get ripped formula, the proven marketing trick, the “six steps to success” that will supposedly change your life by next quarter.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
Why Every Tech Company Needs a Public Policy and External Affairs Leader—Now
We are living through a shift in how companies compete, grow, and survive. Innovation alone no longer guarantees market access. Regulation, stakeholder influence, markets changes, public funding, and public trust play just as critical a role especially for technology companies and mid-sized firms trying to scale.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
Italy’s Shifting Climate
Italy, my home away from home (or maybe just home, depending on the day!), is facing a big challenge. You know those super-hot summer days that just drain you? Well, it turns out they’re not just uncomfortable; they’re actually hitting our economy where it hurts and they are becoming more frequent. The extreme heat we’ve been experiencing isn’t just an environmental issue anymore; it’s a real economic force, and we need to talk about it. This week, Italy had over 20 cities with weather advisory (bollino rosso), due to its extreme high temperature.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Earth
Zuckerberg has his AI list: But who’s building the human list?
Not a to-do list. A real list of high-stakes talent engineers and researchers poached from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and others tasked with building Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. He’s putting serious capital behind this team. Reports say some packages top $100 million.
By Andrea Zanon6 months ago in Motivation
Shorts and Flip Flops in Italy: What to Know Before You Pack
I grew up in a traditional Catholic family, so I never wore shorts or flip flops to dinner, semi-formal gatherings, or God forbid to church. That kind of attire simply wasn’t part of my local culture in Veneto where I grew up in. Fast forward to 2025, and while fashion has evolved, especially with rising temperatures, Italy still holds on to certain unspoken style codes. If you’re traveling there in the summer, here’s what you need to know before you pack. Please note that some will argue these are baby boomer advise…which is true.
By Andrea Zanon7 months ago in Motivation
Authenticity Is Your Superpower: The Most Underrated Business Advantage
Authenticity Is Your Superpower: The Most Underrated Business Advantage In a world full of filters, polished pitches, bots, and curated personas, there’s one trait that quietly beats them all: authenticity.
By Andrea Zanon8 months ago in Motivation
Italy Strengthening Its Global Agri-Food Leadership at TuttoFood Milano 2025
The 2025 edition of TuttoFood Milano opened with a bold message: Italy is not only preserving its culinary heritage but actively seeking the leadership global role in the agri-food industry. Running until May 8, the event brought together thousands of food leaders that are part of the Italian food ecosystem.
By Andrea Zanon8 months ago in Motivation
Denver to Rome: United Airlines Launches Direct Flight Amid Growing U.S.-Italy Ties and Transatlantic Commerce
Starting May 1, 2025, United Airlines, in collaboration with the City and County of Denver, inaugurated a direct flight between Denver, Colorado and Rome, Italy. This new transatlantic air route marks a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Denver and United Airlines and arrives during a momentous year for Italy, both culturally and spiritually.
By Andrea Zanon8 months ago in Education
The Long Game: Why Persistence Is the Rarest and Most Underrated Skill of All
Most people quit after two to six months. They start with energy, excitement, maybe even some early traction. But then things slow down, the money don’t come in and the energy vanes. The numbers dip. The people who were cheering… disappear. So they stop too.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
Likeability is the new leverage: Winning in the age of AI and digital overload
We are living through one of the most rapid transformations in human history. Artificial intelligence is no longer just an emerging technology, it’s here, it’s powerful, and it’s already replacing significant chunks of our work across industries. From customer service bots to autonomous research agents and content generators, AI is taking over more of the daily workload than ever before.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
