Out of the Box: create your map to navigate the future

Allegra is a professional specialized in innovation management and the strategic development of new ventures, with a solid background in supporting digital entrepreneurship. She is currently an Accelerator Manager at H-FARM, where she is responsible for guiding high-potential startups through intensive acceleration programs.In her role, Allegra provides strategic guidance to emerging companies, helping them develop effective business models and scale in the market. She is recognized for her expertise in applying “out-of-the-box” thinking to value creation. Her international experience includes serving as Innovation Desk Manager at the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), where she supported innovative Italian startups in entering the UK market. Her career highlights the importance of international strategy and targeted support for success in the digital landscape.

Allegra “out of the box”: Allegra has extensive experience in accelerating early-stage ventures—the very core of “out-of-the-box” innovation. Rather than following predefined rules, she works to design new growth paths for startups, helping them move beyond traditional business models at a fast pace. Allegra brings a vision that values lateral thinking and failure as part of the learning process, applying these principles to talent development and business strategy Outside of work, Allegra loves traveling and writing about her journeys (she has a particular passion for Venice), and she is also an enthusiast of analog photography.

Mauro Bordignon is a leading figure in the field of education and pedagogical innovation in Italy. He is currently Head of Academics and Pedagogical Innovation at H-FARM College International School. As a leader in Educational Innovation, Mauro oversees the academic framework and the development of new teaching practices.

His pedagogical vision is centered on a concept-based curriculum, which is essential for equipping students with the skills needed to understand the world and become lifelong learners. His interests lie at the intersection of innovation, education, and technology, and he actively contributes to the debate on the use of Artificial Intelligence in education. Mauro promotes educational models that value curiosity and critical thinking over purely numerical assessment.

Mauro “out of the box”: Mauro goes beyond grades and traditional evaluation systems, advocating for the holistic development of the individual while keeping the spark of curiosity alive. For him, true pedagogical innovation means moving away from rigid curricula to focus on concepts and critical inquiry. Outside the classroom, Mauro is a jazz saxophonist who applies a creative approach to life and to the world of education, offering different perspectives capable of generating new questions and more authentic educational opportunities.

Alessandro is a technology and innovation expert with a distinctive approach that blends digital strategy with a humanistic perspective. He is part of the H-FARM AI team, where he actively drives innovation. His innovative outlook lies in combining the technical expertise of his role with a humanistic vision, which is essential for understanding the cultural and strategic impact of technology.

His areas of expertise focus on Generative AI and Digital Marketing. Alessandro divides his time between experimentation in the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence, the development of advanced digital strategies, and guiding professionals through training and educational activities. Through his work, he helps shape how new technologies can be integrated into business in an ethical and strategic way.

Alessandro “out of the box”: Alessandro does not see AI as merely a technical or algorithmic tool, but as a resource that must be integrated with a humanistic and cultural vision. This unconventional approach is key to understanding the ethical and strategic impact of Generative AI on people and organizations—going beyond code to focus on meaning and the true value of innovation. Outside of work, Alessandro enjoys cultural tourism and the nerd world, including gaming, collecting, and role-playing games.

Katja is an Educational Counselor and career guidance professional, specialized in supporting students in finding university pathways abroad. Her work focuses on providing personalized and strategic guidance to optimize international study opportunities, reducing risks and maximizing the overall experience. Katja adopts a distinctive approach that goes beyond academic planning: she focuses on the individual in their full complexity and on building a truly holistic educational experience—human, academic, and professional. Her methodology is grounded in the belief that there is no universally “best” path, but only the one that is best for each individual student. Through her work, Katja Iuorio inspires students to have the courage to “put the world in their backpack,” transforming academic choices into long-term investments in future-ready careers.

Katja “out of the box”: Katja challenges the traditional—and often short-sighted—view that limits university choices to the prestige of a degree or the promise of a first salary. She looks beyond data and statistics, focusing instead on the person as a whole, including educational, personal, and social dimensions. For her, there is no perfect school in absolute terms, only the right path for each student. Katja empowers students to make truly “out-of-the-box” choices by investing in courage and the power skills needed to build a future-proof professional profile in an increasingly complex job market.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dr. Loris Serafino holds a Master degree in Mathematics and a PhD from University of Udine. Before joining H-FARM, he has spent many years as faculty member at Kuwait Australian University, Corporation Research Fellow at Kuang-Chi Institute of Advanced Technology in Shenzhen (China), and visiting lecturer in Pakistan and African universities. His areas of interest are applied mathematics and computational modeling. 

Loris Serafino is the program director of the BSc in Management with Business Analytics, the BSc in AI & Data Science and the BSc in Software & Cloud Architecture.

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