Roberto Croci

Background

About Roberto Croci

As the Senior Director of Value Creation & Transformation at Public Investment Fund (PIF), I leverage my 20+ years of experience in innovation, startups, and new business development to support PIF's portfolio companies and strategic partners in achieving their growth and transformation goals. With a proven track record of bridging the gap between corporates and startups across more than 20 countries, I help organizations adopt the innovation mindset and leverage the technology and nimbleness that startups provide. Prior to joining PIF, I built Microsoft's new division for startups from scratch, spearheading its expansion and innovation strategy, with the vision to foster a collaborative startup ecosystem to create a better, brighter future for people around the world. I also worked for Google, where I received multiple awards for inspiring and coaching my team and leading by example. I hold an Executive MBA from Harvard Business School, a certificate in exponential technologies from Singularity University, and a degree in industrial engineering from Politecnico di Milano. I am passionate about mentoring young people, speaking at prominent universities and events, and reading hardcover books.