Board of Directors

Contamination of backgrounds to find new perspectives

Founder & President

Andrea Basso

With a PhD from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Andrea Basso is an accomplished technologist and business leader. As CTO of MITO Technology, Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Victoria BC (CA), and a business angel, startup evaluator, and mentor, he has played a pivotal role in fostering technological advancements and entrepreneurship. He is also a co-founder of the 42Accelerator startup incubator, supporting the next generation of disruptive innovators.

Founder & Managing Director

Pietro Veragouth

visionary entrepreneur, inventor, author, and innovation architect, Pietro Veragouth is at the forefront of disruptive technologies, constantly exploring the intersections where disruptions converge. With over 15 patents to his name, he has developed groundbreaking solutions that bridge cutting-edge research with real-world applications, pioneering transformative projects.
As the Founder & Managing Director of the Swiss Institute for Disruptive Innovation, Pietro leads pioneering initiatives in AI, robotics, and human augmentation. He fosters strategic collaborations between academia, industry, and policymakers, driving innovation that anticipates and addresses global challenges.

Founder & Board Member

Silvia Panigone

With a PhD in Molecular Oncology and a Master’s in Management of Economic Resources from SDA Bocconi, Silvia Panigone has a profound background in venture capital and life sciences. Currently a General Partner at ADYA Consulting and a startup coach for Innosuisse, she has held key roles in I-Bankers Direct equity funding, BSI bank, and Generali Group’s BSI-Healthcapital venture capital. Her expertise in investment strategy and biotech innovation strengthens SIDI’s impact in the scientific and financial sectors.

Founder & Board Member

Tom Brooks

A recognized international scientific and business communicator, Tom Brooks specializes in early-stage technology ventures and innovation management. Formerly the Managing Director of Biopolo Ticino, he has also served as Director of Development and Communications at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) and as a lecturer at SUPSI. His leadership experience extends across multiple biotech, pharmaceutical, and technology companies, making him a key player in bringing groundbreaking research to market.

Business Development Manager

Fabrizio Renzi

With over 30 years at IBM as Director of Technology and Innovation for CEEMEA (Russia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa), Fabrizio Renzi is a leading authority on AI, Big Data, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Edge Computing. Currently CEO of rnbgate, rnb4culture, and rnb4africa, and VP Strategy at Bio4dreams, he brings a wealth of knowledge in emerging technologies and their application in business and society.

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