LifeGate Way is the Italian ecosystem of naturally sustainable startups.
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Scientific director of LifeGate, founder in 2001 of Impatto Zero®, the world’s first project against climate change.
He was editorial director of Expo Milano 2015, on the board of ENEA, CESI Ricerche, ERSE, and on the European Commission’s Ecolabel and Ecoaudit committee.
Significant awards include: the Swiss-American Venture Leaders award, the NETS Ambassador designation for coaching high-tech start-ups, the Rotary Award for Professionalism, and the Paul Harris Fellow honor.
Elga accompanies individuals and organizations in their transformational development and evolution towards organizational positivity. Chief Happiness Officer, Self-Science Trainer, Certified by Insead as Independent Board Member and Director, Innovation Manager, Professional Coach experienced in organizational and transformational change of individuals and systems.
Offers Self-awareness and Self-Empowerment pathways, Facilitator of board dynamics, Coach qualified to accompany people in potential development, team and group coaching techniques, certified by Hogan for assessment and psychometric testing.
Proficient in team and systems alignment strategy, process and human capital enhancement with high degree of internal and external engagement. Focused on identifying Purpose as an orientation tool, focused on innovation and talent development, has proven ability to ideate, incubate and rapidly advance start-ups to innovate systems.
Visionary and results-focused, successful in creating and mentoring Leaders and teams attentive to sustainable performance growth while respecting personal and system positivity. Characterized by entrepreneurial and managerial experience in international settings, she has been a journalist since 1989.
Entrepreneur in the industrial packaging industry
Nicoletta Crisponi is a B.Innovation Designer who explores the world of innovation to help people and organizations imagine, design and activate sustainable futures. Her practice combines open innovation, future literacy, circular economy and creative facilitation.
Stefano Poliani is CEO of Tuvia Italia | Kerry Logistics and president of the Digital Innovation Hub Lombardia. With solid experience in international business and cross-border e-commerce, he is also an active investor in tech startups and a board member of Confindustria.
Investor and entrepreneur, non-executive board member, mentor, coach, meditator and traveler, with a focus on artificial intelligence and life sciences.
Sergio was a Partner at Bechtel, where he led global operations in the energy sector and executed large-scale infrastructure projects. He began his career at GE and now works with Blackstone and BCG, supporting the execution of complex projects and organizational transformation in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
He lives in Florence with his wife Emanuela. They have two children who are studying in the United States.
Italian entrepreneur with diversified experience in the real estate, wine and tourism sectors. He started projects such as a wine distribution company in Shanghai and initiatives in the Airbnb world, developing a unique vision on hospitality. Graduating with an MBA from Esade in Barcelona, Luca has built a reality like Friland by combining authenticity, innovation and sustainability.
Tech entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Underdogs Group, with over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and software development. Expert in growth hacking techniques and digital and innovative strategies for companies and brands.
Michele Battista is founder and CEO of Generas Corporate, an investment holding company with a vision focused on long-term value creation, as well as founder of Generas Foundation Onlus, committed to educational initiatives. With a technical background in ICT, he combines financial rigor, attention to social impact and strong personal values, while cultivating his passion for inner growth, meditation and yoga.
Giacomo Spazzini is an entrepreneur, investor and coach with expertise in longevity, biohacking and human performance. Founder of GS Loft, Damnfit and the holding company Longevity Life, he invests in startups and technologies that improve health, wellness and sustainability. He is the first Italian brand ambassador of Avea Life and board member of LifeGate Way.
Executive director with solid experience in leading complex organizations in the public and private sectors, with a focus on education, cultural development, youth and social sustainability. He has led major national and international projects, including the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Italian government, and the Italian National Agency for Youth.
Startup growth and impact investing. My goal is to cultivate a more connected and accessible ecosystem that can connect innovative ideas with the people and resources that can turn them into valuable solutions that generate meaningful change. Nature is where I recharge my energy!
Investor, passionate about food and wine, culture and travel, part-time gardener. I love supporting new ideas to help them come to life, with a special focus on sustainability and circular economy.
I work on business process optimization through tailored Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity based solutions. I help enterprises reduce costs, eliminate operational inefficiencies, and prevent human errors through intelligent automation and protection systems.
As an angel investor and innovation promoter, I also work alongside startups and VC funds to grow projects
Scientific director of LifeGate, founder in 2001 of Impatto Zero®, the world’s first project against climate change.
He was editorial director of Expo Milano 2015, on the board of ENEA, CESI Ricerche, ERSE, and on the European Commission’s Ecolabel and Ecoaudit committee.
Significant awards include: the Swiss-American Venture Leaders award, the NETS Ambassador designation for coaching high-tech start-ups, the Rotary Award for Professionalism, and the Paul Harris Fellow honor.
Elga accompanies individuals and organizations in their transformational development and evolution towards organizational positivity. Chief Happiness Officer, Self-Science Trainer, Certified by Insead as Independent Board Member and Director, Innovation Manager, Professional Coach experienced in organizational and transformational change of individuals and systems.
Offers Self-awareness and Self-Empowerment pathways, Facilitator of board dynamics, Coach qualified to accompany people in potential development, team and group coaching techniques, certified by Hogan for assessment and psychometric testing.
Proficient in team and systems alignment strategy, process and human capital enhancement with high degree of internal and external engagement. Focused on identifying Purpose as an orientation tool, focused on innovation and talent development, has proven ability to ideate, incubate and rapidly advance start-ups to innovate systems.
Visionary and results-focused, successful in creating and mentoring Leaders and teams attentive to sustainable performance growth while respecting personal and system positivity. Characterized by entrepreneurial and managerial experience in international settings, she has been a journalist since 1989.
Entrepreneur in the industrial packaging industry
Nicoletta Crisponi is a B.Innovation Designer who explores the world of innovation to help people and organizations imagine, design and activate sustainable futures. Her practice combines open innovation, future literacy, circular economy and creative facilitation.
Stefano Poliani is CEO of Tuvia Italia | Kerry Logistics and president of the Digital Innovation Hub Lombardia. With solid experience in international business and cross-border e-commerce, he is also an active investor in tech startups and a board member of Confindustria.
Investor and entrepreneur, non-executive board member, mentor, coach, meditator and traveler, with a focus on artificial intelligence and life sciences.
Sergio was a Partner at Bechtel, where he led global operations in the energy sector and executed large-scale infrastructure projects. He began his career at GE and now works with Blackstone and BCG, supporting the execution of complex projects and organizational transformation in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
He lives in Florence with his wife Emanuela. They have two children who are studying in the United States.
Italian entrepreneur with diversified experience in the real estate, wine and tourism sectors. He started projects such as a wine distribution company in Shanghai and initiatives in the Airbnb world, developing a unique vision on hospitality. Graduating with an MBA from Esade in Barcelona, Luca has built a reality like Friland by combining authenticity, innovation and sustainability.
Tech entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Underdogs Group, with over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and software development. Expert in growth hacking techniques and digital and innovative strategies for companies and brands.
Michele Battista is founder and CEO of Generas Corporate, an investment holding company with a vision focused on long-term value creation, as well as founder of Generas Foundation Onlus, committed to educational initiatives. With a technical background in ICT, he combines financial rigor, attention to social impact and strong personal values, while cultivating his passion for inner growth, meditation and yoga.
Giacomo Spazzini is an entrepreneur, investor and coach with expertise in longevity, biohacking and human performance. Founder of GS Loft, Damnfit and the holding company Longevity Life, he invests in startups and technologies that improve health, wellness and sustainability. He is the first Italian brand ambassador of Avea Life and board member of LifeGate Way.
Executive director with solid experience in leading complex organizations in the public and private sectors, with a focus on education, cultural development, youth and social sustainability. He has led major national and international projects, including the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Italian government, and the Italian National Agency for Youth.
Startup growth and impact investing. My goal is to cultivate a more connected and accessible ecosystem that can connect innovative ideas with the people and resources that can turn them into valuable solutions that generate meaningful change. Nature is where I recharge my energy!
Investor, passionate about food and wine, culture and travel, part-time gardener. I love supporting new ideas to help them come to life, with a special focus on sustainability and circular economy.
I work on business process optimization through tailored Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity based solutions. I help enterprises reduce costs, eliminate operational inefficiencies, and prevent human errors through intelligent automation and protection systems.
As an angel investor and innovation promoter, I also work alongside startups and VC funds to grow projects
