Valeria Schifilliti

Valeria Schifilliti, Ph.D., currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Management and Lecturer in Economics at the University of Messina, where responsibilities include teaching courses on Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Plan, and Business Creation. Valeria holds a Ph.D. in Economics, Management, and Statistics, with a thesis focused on the performance of academic spin-offs influenced by gender diversity and venture capital. Additional roles include managing speakers for TED Conferences in Messina and providing tutoring for the Global Startup Programme at the Italian Trade Agency. Valeria's educational background features qualifications from various prestigious institutions, including HEC Paris and Central European University, complemented by a professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant.