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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The Fiery Style Of Antonio Conte Vs The Ice Cold Mannerism Of Simone Inzaghi: Who Wins Serie A?
As both go head to head as Scudetto contenders. With Napoli and Inter Milan lead the Italian league, their success is due to the incredible managerial talent and ambition of their coaches.
By Andrea Zanon11 months ago in Motivation
Think bigger, be unapologetic: The empire-building mindset shift
If you are an entrepreneur, the first thing you need to do is stop apologizing for who you are and stop caring too much about what others think of you and of your ideas. We live in a world full of people who play safe, who stay within the guidelines learned in school, and who criticize those who think different than them. If you let their opinions influence your actions and decisions, you may never reach your full potential.
By Andrea Zanon11 months ago in Motivation
Finding Strength in Rock Bottom: A Guide to Rising from Complete Failure
While business schools teach strategies and books outline theories, some of life’s most profound lessons come from experiencing failure firsthand, from having life knock you down and finding the strength to stand back up.
By Andrea Zanon11 months ago in Motivation
Trump’s strategy on critical metals: Tariffs, pressure tactics, and supply chain leverage
As speculation grows about a possible second Trump presidency, one key area where President Trump policies could have a major impact is critical metals, essential minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths that power everything from electric vehicles to advanced defense systems. As Trump presidency starts unloading its bombshells, President Trump is already using trade tariffs, diplomatic pressure, and aggressive commercial negotiations to reshape the global supply chain in favor of U.S. interests.
By Andrea Zanon11 months ago in Motivation
Learning from failures
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 you don’t have to be number one to make an impact. Today, we’re looking at how to learn from failure.
By Andrea Zanon11 months ago in Education
Tech’s Valuation Is Cracking: The NVIDIA Decline Signals a Reality Check
For years, Silicon Valley has pushed the tech envelope beyond reason, where tech stocks are valued less on fundamentals and more on collective optimism. NVIDIA’s stock correction on Jan 27th, 2025, losing nearly 20%, contributed to an incredible $580 billion loss in its market value just in hours. This isn’t just a correction; it’s the biggest market value drop in U.S. stock market in history (Bloomberg). And this may not be the last we see.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Education
The New American Supremacy: Technology, Regionalization, and Billionaire Influence (A Glance From Davos Economic Forum)
Recent geopolitical shifts and strategic partnerships reveal how the United States is reasserting itself as a dominant force, pushing toward a more centralized, tech-driven world order.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Motivation
Why Being Why Being the Consigliere (the Number 2) is the Smartest Path to Success and Power
Why Being Why Being the Consigliere (the Number 2) is the Smartest Path to Success and Power Everyone wants to be the number one, the CEO, the President, the leader. But there's real power in being number two. While others fight to be at the top, being the trusted deputy or right-hand person can be a smarter path. Let me explain why.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Motivation
Your Scars Are Your Superpowers: Lessons School Can’t Teach
Life and school don’t hand out instructions for dealing with failure. It throws you into the fire and expects you to figure it out. Your scars, those tough experiences, the losses, the betrayals disappointments, and failures, are actually your greatest assets and strengths. These aren’t things you learn in school or read in a textbook. They’re life’s way of toughening you up and showing you what you’re truly made of. Put it bluntly, when life kicks you in the balls, is when you grow the most, even though at times you don’t see the exit.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Motivation
Never Settle: Why Your Business Must Stay in Beta or Die
As I am reading the book “Start-up of You” of Redi Hoffman and Ben Casnocha, one of the suggestions from the authors was the powerful advantage of those entrepreneurs that stay in "beta" mode for ever. While the term traditionally refers to software development, adopting a perpetual beta mindset can transform how we approach business growth and innovation. Let's explore why staying in a state of constant evolution might be the key to long-term success.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Motivation
Dominating the Future with AI: A Collaborative Revolution
Welcome back to our weekly course 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 crisis and why 90% of companies aren't ready . Today, we're talking about how to dominate the future with AI.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Motivation
The next crisis is already here
Welcome back to our weekly course 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 courage to change and how to reinvent your business in the digital age. Today, we talk about the crisis and why 90% of companies aren't ready for it.
By Andrea Zanon12 months ago in Motivation
