Fiona Disegni

Fiona Disegni is an innovative entrepreneur and corporate strategist with a strong background in e-commerce, digital transformation, and brand experience. She has a proven track record of identifying promising startups, shaping digital strategies (especially in 3D, AR, and VR), and building effective partnership ecosystems. Her expertise spans luxury goods and technology, with significant roles at Farfetch and Emperia where she drove innovation and business development. malt+2

A natural community builder, Fiona has successfully cultivated and expanded professional networks, notably as Country Manager for FrenchFounders, where she significantly grew membership and orchestrated numerous events and strategic partnerships. Her current initiative, 'Tech Fado Dinners,' exemplifies her ability to merge diverse communities (tech and cultural) into unique, engaging networking experiences. malt+2

Beyond her professional career, Fiona is a passionate and unique Fado singer, embracing Portuguese traditional music and performing in Lisbon and Paris. She integrates this artistic passion with her tech background through 'Tech Fado Dinners,' showcasing a blend of cultural immersion and professional networking. Her journey into Fado highlights her curiosity and dedication to artistic expression, even learning Portuguese specifically for this art form. nitter+2

Fiona possesses a strong academic foundation in marketing and risk management from prestigious European institutions like ESCP Europe and Sciences Po Rennes. Her educational background, including a dissertation on collaborative consumption, underpins her entrepreneurial spirit and her ability to conceptualize and launch innovative ventures such as Rentez-Vous, a pioneering peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace. malt+2