Roberto Macina

Roberto Macina

http://it.linkedin.com/in/robertomacina

Website: www.robertomacina.com
Rome, Italy
Member since January 07, 2012
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  • About

I am a(n):

First-time entrepreneur

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

I want to change the world.

My favorite startups:

Qurami

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

Pursuing your own idea and turn it into a real job is definitely the most beautiful experience that I am living.
The challenge is to convince people that your idea can change the world, which at times can seem frustrating, but it is also the most exciting feeling that you can try.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

The biggest mistake you can make, and I've tried in the first experience, is not to believe that what you will be carrying out is going to be your job and avoid throwing yourself in what you believe.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

Clarity in relationships, listening, and dedication are definitely the three lessons I learned during this time as an entrepreneur.
I think the variety of skills that you may have are belittled if you do not have the mentioned features.

Full bio

People tell about me that I am outgoing, energetic, dynamic and extremely curious. But I call myself someone who loves all the digital world, from childhood I have always been fascinated by technology, how it can change and in most cases improve our lives. The simple curiosity growing has changed and has become a true unbridled passion for this world, which for many years now it has become my daily inspiration, trying to strengthen my skills on this subject independently  in many different ways.
I firmly believe that my fuel is the passion with which I live everything that interests me and motivates me to push further, sometimes becoming real ambition. I do not mean only that the digital world, which led me to a degree in Computer Engineering, but also one with which affront to my hobby and whom I live with my friends.
After a period of post-graduate experience at Telecom Italy, I faced my first entrepreneurial experience  founding Banz in 2010, the social shopping platform in Italy.
This first experience ended early due to many errors and lack of experience .Qurami was born in 2011, an idea that was conceived from a personal need: do not waste time!
In addition to my professional background, I do  treasure my sport background, having played 10 years in football at a competitive level in the role of quarterback in Rome, sport has taught me values ​​such as sacrifice, leadership and teamwork, winning 5 titles in Italy.
In my spare time I like to have fun with friends, play sports whenever I can, read magazines and books on technology, and I am also a fan of all superheroes, my favorites are Ironman and Steve Jobs.