Vladi Finotto

Vladi Finotto is an Associate Professor at the Venice School of Management, part of the Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His academic role includes research, teaching, and leadership in innovation management. He is affiliated with the Research Institute for Innovation Management and the Temporary Center for the Innovation Ecosystem Project.

Finotto holds a PhD in Network Economics and Knowledge Management from the School for Advanced Studies in Venice (2006), with research conducted at MIT (2004-2005). His expertise spans entrepreneurship, strategic management, digital transformation, and sustainability in agri-food sectors. Key research focuses include geographical indications (e.g., Prosecco GI), SME digitalization, and twin transitions (green/digital).

His recent work emphasizes policy frameworks for digital transformation, innovation ecosystems, and regional development strategies. He leads projects funded by EU (e.g., ECSOS4IN), Veneto Agricoltura, and private entities. Notable collaborations include the iNEST initiative for innovation ecosystems in Northeast Italy.

Teaching spans courses in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and sustainable tourism management across undergraduate and master’s programs. He coordinates the ESCP Europe Double Degree Program and has served as Erasmus LLP manager (2009-2011).

His funded projects include ECSOS4IN (Interreg Central Europe), Akis Veneto, and Atlante dei modelli di business. Research teams often involve colleagues like Francesca Checchinato and Christine Mauracher on agri-food and sustainability topics.

Finotto's work bridges academia and practice, addressing challenges like SME digitalization gaps, geographical indication scalability, and urban renewal through university-driven initiatives (e.g., Venice city model co-design).