Paolo Meola

Paolo Meola is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor with extensive experience in digital consulting and sustainability initiatives. As Co-founder and Director of Forest Valley Institute, Paolo focuses on fostering a European ecosystem for Climate Innovation. Additionally, Paolo is a Co-Founder and Partner at Guidance Studio, specializing in digital business model optimization, and serves as a Strategic Advisor for various firms, including Cikis Studio and Aulab, guiding them in growth strategies and organizational practices. With a background in digital marketing and transformation co-founding Instilla, Paolo also shares expertise as an instructor at 24ORE Business School and Lacerba.io, and holds a visiting lecturer position in FinTech at Bayes Business School. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree from Università Bocconi and a Bachelor's degree from Università degli Studi di Genova, complemented by a Fulbright Scholarship at UC Berkeley focused on entrepreneurial research.