Stefano got his bachelor's degree in communications in Milan, Italy. He got his MBA between the Universities of Taipei, Barcelona and San Francisco at USF. During his early education, Stefano worked for an industrial complex in the UK and in advertising for Young & Rubicam in Milan. Immediately upon graduating, Stefano began working for an incubator and investment fund for start ups, Mind the Bridge, in Silicon Valley. Under his guidance, start ups from the sports and entertainment world were developed.