This is our mini series about NanoValbruna. We are highlighting an international forum that brings scientists, entrepreneurs, professors, professionals, journalists, science communicators, and especially young people to the heart of the Julian Alps to talk about innovation, environment, and regeneration. Enjoy conversations with climate change-makers in Valbruna, Italy.

Shownotes

Paolo Licata is a tech and impact entrepreneur and an example of the impact of NanoValbruna. A former winner of the forum's innovation contest, he returned this year as a speaker, judge, and mentor, inspiring the next generation of sustainability champions.

Paolo shares his unconventional journey from organizing events as a teenager to founding CO2NVERT, a startup focused on converting CO2 into valuable chemicals. He discusses how NanoValbruna played a pivotal role in his success, providing access to a supportive network of mentors, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs. Paolo emphasizes the importance of embracing naive thinking, combining it with experience and expertise to drive innovation.

He reflects on his experience presenting at the United Nations and the lessons he learned about communicating complex ideas and building a strong team. Paolo also offers valuable insights into his current work as a consultant, sharing his approach to corporate innovation, navigating stakeholder challenges, and fostering a culture of change. He challenges the traditional view of sustainability as requiring sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of finding solutions that benefit both business and the planet.

Episode in a glance

• Turning CO2 into Sustainable Chemicals
• Connecting Tech, Innovation, and the Environment
• The Impact of Winning the NanoValbruna Contest
• CO2NVERT's Journey
• Consulting with Corporations and Startups
• Creating Systemic Change in Sustainability

About Paolo Licata

Paolo Licata is a tech and impact entrepreneur, consultant, and former winner of the NanoValbruna innovation contest. He is passionate about bridging the gap between technology and the market, creating value through innovation, and making a positive impact on the environment.

Connect with Paolo Licata

Paolo Licata LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/paololicata/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/co2nvert/

Connect with NanoValbruna

Website → http://nanovalbruna.com/

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nanovalbruna/

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/nanovalbruna

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