🚀 Week 2 – “Startup Ecosystem & Innovation” with Davide Viglialoro: From Theory to Practice

As part of Week 2 of our VR AI Academy journey, we had the great pleasure of hosting Davide Viglialoro from Norwich Business School as a guest speaker during our European School of Economics in Rome session.

Davide brought a wealth of academic and practical experience, offering a clear and compelling overview of the startup ecosystem and its key players.

💼 Innovation, Incubators, and Investment

In his session, Davide guided us through the different stages and structures that support startup growth, including:

• The role of innovation in shaping scalable business models

• How accelerators and incubators support early-stage companies

• The dynamics between angel investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs

• What academic research tells us about startup success and failure

His talk offered a strategic view of the startup world and realistic advice for anyone looking to navigate or enter the ecosystem.

🌍 Bridging Academia and Entrepreneurship

Davide’s session stood out because his ability to bridge academic theory with real-world entrepreneurial insights made the content accessible and relevant for students and early-stage innovators alike.

🎓 We’re genuinely grateful to Davide for sharing his time, energy, and expertise, and for helping our participants better understand the innovation landscape.