Roberto Sampietro
About Roberto Sampietro
Roberto Sampietro is a Ventures Associate with a strong educational background in engineering and management, focusing on early-stage investments in various sectors. He has experience in roles related to technical analysis, business development, and startup mentorship across several European locations.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Roberto Sampietro serves as a Ventures Associate at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including automotive, smart cities, deep tech, Industry 4.0, semiconductors, and energy. His work involves connecting startups with corporate partners, enhancing the innovation ecosystem in the Valencian Community, Spain.
Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Prior to his current role, Sampietro worked as a Ventures Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center from 2021 to 2023. During this time, he gained valuable experience in evaluating investment opportunities and supporting startup growth initiatives. His contributions helped strengthen the center's mission to foster innovation and collaboration among startups and established companies.
Education and Expertise
Roberto Sampietro studied at Politecnico di Milano, where he earned a Master of Science in Engineering/Industrial Management from 2017 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in the same field from 2014 to 2017. Earlier, he completed his high school education at ITC G Parini, focusing on accounting, programming, and economics, achieving a High School Diploma from 2009 to 2014.
Professional Background
Sampietro's professional journey includes various roles that have shaped his expertise in the tech and investment sectors. He worked as a Functional Technical Analyst at Power Reply from 2020 to 2021 and as a Business Development Intern at Wonderful Italy in 2019. Additionally, he served as a Functional/Technical Analyst and PMO at IDATA GROUP SRL and as a Real Estate Agent at Grimaldi Immobiliare, both in 2020.
Involvement with STARTUP AUTOBAHN
Roberto Sampietro is actively involved with STARTUP AUTOBAHN powered by Plug and Play, where he has been part of the Ventures Team since 2021. His role includes connecting startups with industry-leading corporate partners, contributing to the development of innovative solutions within the automotive sector and beyond.