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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AI agents are coming for your job – Here’s how to work with them, not against them
A new wave of digital tools is transforming how we interact with technology, not by just making it smarter, but by making it take action. These are AI agents: autonomous systems that not only understand what to do but actually get it done. Unlike earlier generations of AI, which waited for instructions and offered suggestions, agents can plan, decide, and execute complex tasks across workflows and operations.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
Made in Milan: the New Face of Global Luxury
Walking through the elegant exhibition halls of Fiera Milano Rho this April, one couldn’t help but feel the electric buzz of creativity that spreads across Milan Design Week. The 2025 edition, which took place from April 8–13, wasn’t just another furniture show, it was a great moment demonstrating Italian business excellence and innovation. This is particularly telling given that it is happening during a turbulent economic and geopolitical times.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
Prada Versace Merger: Analyzing the $1.38 Billion Deal and its Impact on Made in Italy Luxury
In the middle of market turbulence where tariff tensions escalate, the Italian fashion group Prada takes a bold move acquiring the distressed Versace Group. Prada is acquiring Versace in a deal valued at $1.38 billion. The merging of two of the most beloved Italian fashion houses creates an unprecedented alliance, positioning it as a challenger to the global luxury conglomerate LVMH. This acquisition represents a huge win for the Made in Italy. By merging Italian genius and craftsmanship, Prada aims to capture a greater share of the global luxury market.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Styled
Why Pinsa Is the Pickleball of Pizza—and Why the Smart Money’s Paying Attention
Pizza has long been at the top of the global affordable, comfort food pyramid. But as consumer preferences evolve, a new contender is emerging, not to replace pizza, but to redefine it. Enter pinsa: lighter, crispier, easier on the gut, and built for the wellness era.
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Longevity
US Tariffs: A Real or False Problem? Strategies for Italy and Europe
In recent years, the protectionist policies of the United States have generated heated debates among economists, politicians, and corporations. The customs duties imposed on European products, including Italian ones, have raised concerns about the future of exports and the competitiveness of European companies. But do these tariffs represent a real problem, or are they an issue overused by the media and markets? And above all, how should Europe and Italy react to mitigate the risks and perhaps even take advantage of this volatility to their advantage?
By Andrea Zanon9 months ago in Motivation
Your Net Worth is Your Network: Why Italians Master the Art of Lasting Relationships
Walk into any Italian café or bar and you’ll see it happening. The barista remembers your name and your usual order after one day at their places. The shop owner asks about your family. The customer at the next table strikes up a conversation that somehow feels like you’ve known each other for years.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Motivation
Turning Tariff Threats into Opportunity: How Italian Business Can Succeed in a Market Dominated by U.S. Trade Tensions
Turning Tariff Threats into Opportunity: How Italian Business Can Succeed in a Market Dominated by U.S. Trade Tensions Over the past two decades, Italy’s wine and food industries have strengthened their business in the U.S. market. Italian wine exports alone have tripled in dollar value, now generating over €2 billion annually. Even last year, with global economic uncertainty, exports to the U.S. still grew by nearly 7%, according to Coldiretti, Italy’s main farming lobby.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Motivation
Anti-marketing: Selling without selling
Welcome back to our weekly series, The Winning Entrepreneur: Your Weekly Guide to Success, a program designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and people who want to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Last week, we talked about strategies for under-the-radar businesses . Today, we’re going to look at how to sell without selling.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Motivation
Why most entrepreneurs fail: The hidden dangers of doing too much
In a world obsessed with hustle, action, and relentless execution, entrepreneurs often overlook the most powerful metric of success: restraint. We celebrate the moves people make but rarely analyze the ones they don’t. Yet, history shows that the greatest fortunes, careers, and companies weren’t built just on smart decisions but on the discipline to avoid costly ones. If you analyze successful entrepreneurs, you'll find that they spend a lot of time planning for things not going according to plan.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Motivation
Profit in the Shadows: Strategies for Inconspicuous Businesses
How to Build Profitable Businesses in Unattractive Niches Welcome back to our weekly series, The Winning Entrepreneur: Your Weekly Guide to Success, a program designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and people who want to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Last week we talked about quiet leadership , today we’re going to talk about strategies for under-the-radar businesses.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Motivation
Silent Leadership
Welcome back to our weekly series, The Winning Entrepreneur: Your Weekly Guide to Success, a program designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and people who want to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Last week, we talked about the power of no . Today, I’m going to talk about the importance of quiet leadership.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Education
The Power of No
Welcome back to our weekly series, The Winning Entrepreneur: Your Weekly Guide to Success, a program designed for ambitious entrepreneurs and people who want to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Last week, we talked about how to win by slowing down . Today, we’re talking about the importance of saying no to grow.
By Andrea Zanon10 months ago in Motivation
