2 July 2025
Stella Santa Giulia
Investing in life science and healthcare startups
The worlds of sport and work share a common goal: continuous improvement. Performance science applied to athletics can offer valuable insights to enhance productivity and wellbeing in professional life as well.
Stella33’s Sports & Performance event series will explore innovations and strategies to optimize performance.
17:30
Welcome
Welcome and opening of the evening
The event opens at Stella Santa Giulia. A first opportunity to dive into the evening’s theme and connect with the energy of the setting.
18:00
Talk
Visions from the world
Short and inspiring talks by professionals and innovators who are transforming the sector in Italy.
19:30
Networking & Aperitivo
Connections and informal conversations
A convivial opportunity to dive deeper into the topics discussed, engage with the speakers, and meet new people over a good aperitif.
SPEAKERS
Marco Baccanti
Marco Baccanti has a long international experience in the field of economic development and valorization of research in life sciences. He has held several leadership roles, including General Manager of the ‘San Raffaele Biomedical Science Park’, Executive Director of the ‘DuBiotech’ Science Park for the Government of the United Arab Emirates and Chief Executive of the ‘Health Industries SA’ Authority for the Australian Government. Among his institutional roles, he was president of IASP, International Association of Science Parks and member of the ‘Healthy living’ leadership board of the World Economic Forum. He returned to Italy after many years abroad to direct ‘Trentino Sviluppo’ and ‘Fondazione Enea Tech e Biomedical’, up to his current position as General Director of the ‘Fondazione Innovazione e Pagamento Tecnologico’, responsible for the research valorization processes of IRCCS, biomedical research centers and biotech companies.
Pietro Puglisi
Pietro Puglisi is a founding partner of Claris Ventures (over €150 million under management), with fifteen years of experience in investing and innovating in the life sciences sector. He currently serves on the board of directors of NeoPhore, Resalis Therapeutics, Kither Biotech, Heqet Therapeutics, Repron Therapeutics, ALKemist Bio and Lever Bio. Pietro holds a Master in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and an MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs (France/Italy) and started his career at LifeSciences Consultants.
MODERATOR
Emil Abirascid
Emil Abirascid, journalist, founder and editor of Startupbusiness, the first magazine dedicated to Italy’s startup and innovation ecosystem. Co-founder of Designtech, the innovation hub bridging design and technology. Advisor to Austrian Business Agency, Emil Banca, Fondazione Symbola, and Fondazione Quadrans. Lecturer at Domus Academy.
OVERVIEW
Sports and Performance
The worlds of sport and work share a common goal: continuous improvement. Performance science applied to athletics can offer valuable insights to enhance productivity and wellbeing in professional life as well.
Stella33’s Sports & Performance event series will explore innovations and strategies to optimize performance through key themes such as:
- Neuroscience and Mental Coaching – Techniques to improve focus, resilience, and stress management, applicable to both athletes and professionals.
- Movement and Recovery Technologies – Innovative tools and devices for training, recovery, and injury prevention.
- Nutrition and Wellbeing – The role of diet and daily habits in optimizing energy levels and productivity.
Through dialogue between experts and athletes, the events will offer an interdisciplinary perspective on how science and technology can maximize human potential—both in sports and in the workplace.
Unique opportunities to explore the connections between innovation, wellbeing, and professional performance.
LOCATION
Spark Business District – Milano Santa Giulia
Via Luigi Russolo 9, 20138 – Milano
In the heart of Milan’s Santa Giulia, within the Spark Business District, Stella33’s business center is part of a new innovative ecosystem—designed to foster productivity, connections, and professional wellbeing in a dynamic and sustainable environment.
- Flexible workspaces: designed to adapt to the needs of companies and professionals.
- Dedicated areas for networking and relaxation, encouraging connections, collaboration, and restorative moments.
- An innovation hub immersed in a smart and sustainable district, featuring next-generation services, green spaces, and a strategic location with excellent connectivity at the gateway to the city.
Stella Santa Giulia was designed to support growth and innovation, with wellbeing at the core of the work experience.
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