🚀 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.
đź’Ľ 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 provided a strategic perspective on the startup world and offered 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 gain a better understanding of the innovation landscape.
About the Author
Matteo Zaralli is a Fulbright Fellow, author, and founder of Vrainers and the VR-AI Academy. With a background in business, philosophy, and immersive technologies, he explores the intersection of innovation, human potential, and the future of learning. Routledge publishes his books, and his work has been recognized globally, including at the House of Lords and the Internet 2.0 Conference in Dubai.
