Cinzia Colapinto

Cinzia Colapinto is an Associate Professor of Management at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, working within the Department of Management under the Venice School of Management. Her scientific sector is Economia e gestione delle imprese [ECON-07/A]. She maintains an active research profile with international collaborations across multiple continents.

Her research interests span a diverse range of business management topics with particular focus on media economics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the digital transformation of traditional sectors. Professor Colapinto has developed expertise in international business with specific attention to the Chinese market for Italian brands and the digitalization of agricultural markets.

Professor Colapinto has secured research funding from diverse sources including Veneto Agricoltura, the university itself (Ateneo), European Union INTERREG programs, and the Veneto Region. Her current projects address critical issues in food supply chain continuity, complex economic systems, sustainable tourism development, and scientific communication models.

With a strong international background, she has served as Visiting Researcher and/or Adjunct Professor at institutions across France, Kazakhstan, UK, Australia, and Canada. She is fluent in English and French, which supports her global research collaborations.

Professor Colapinto's academic credentials include a Master in Political Sciences (Major in Economics, 110/110 cum laude) and a Ph.D. in Business History and Management from the University of Milan. She has published in respected journals and authored two monographs on critical thinking and innovation.