About Manolo:

Manolo Abrignani is a distinguished digital entrepreneur and a creative actor in the technology sector. His journey began in 2000 as a student, founding a cutting-edge interactive studio, “chimp.co | design goes ape”,  that quickly garnered high-profile clients such as LEGO, BOING, and MAZDA. 

In 2010, he co-founded Qurami, a pioneering app revolutionizing virtual queuing, earning prestigious recognition, including the UKTI-Italy Springboard prize from the British Government, gaining important clients such as Post Office UK.  Qurami was acknowledged by Apple as one of Italy’s top five startups, a journey that included a notable meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook. In 2018 Qurami was acquired by “ufirst,” marking a commendable exit.

Beyond his entrepreneurial successes, Manolo has been an active figure pollinating innovation, actively engaging in governmental missions to bridge the gap between policymakers and entrepreneurs. With over a decade of expertise in Futures Studies from Trento University and a refined mastery of storytelling techniques from Scuola Holden in Turin, he is also a respected educator in “decisional storytelling,” offering invaluable insights into how “making business is a solid narration.”

Two years ago, following his wife in France for her career in perfume creation, Manolo became a mentor at InnovaGrasse, the city of Grasse’s incubator of innovations for cosmetics and perfumes. Manolo brings his extensive experience and futures-folding vision to Level39 as a Mentor from 2018. He is poised and determined to empower and inspire the next generation of tech innovators with his seasoned expertise and commitment to reaching what’s next.

Today, his business fields include PRIVATE LLM, REAL WORLD QUANTUM COMPUTING APPLICATIONS, and ADVANCED MATERIALS.

About MentorHours:

MentorHours are exclusively for Level39 members. These form part of the weekly curriculum offered to our 180 technology businesses who call Level39 home. For more information and link to register for this session, please see the latest member newsletter, or email the team on members@level39.co