What is the best thing that I love about my work? To work in the field of innovation means to work on the edge, at the boundary, and the boundary has always been a place of ferment and possibility of choice.

What is my idea of perfect happiness? Happiness is a direction, not a destination. The right direction is dedicating every day to the things that complete us, represent us, and make us better.

What is my greatest fear? Not being good at communication with the ones I care the most.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? Sometimes I dive too deep and try to fix things which would be better left alone

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? Henry Chesbrough

What is my greatest extravagance? On my body, I carry the signs of the past ones

On what occasion would I lie? There are half-truths, which are well-meant, that can be considered half-lies as well.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? Time management. The speed at which we act sometimes don’t leave space for a sound moment of consideration.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? Each time I thought to start a new project, and realized I was doing it.

If I could, what would I change about myself? My English accent. Just joking, I’m a bit touchy and I get angry easily.

What is my greatest achievement in work? The desire to build every day to make things better and make myself better. The self-consciousness of this mindset is my greatest achievement to date.

What do the words ‘The Financial Freedom to Create’ mean to me? Being happy with your existing lifestyle, having found a meaningful work-life balance and enjoying your job and finding purpose in the daily routine.

Where would I most like to live? London is my secret place, but Japan will be interesting too

What is my most treasured possession? My books. They are fragments of experiences and knowledge that I carry wherever I go

What is my most marked characteristic? Resilience, self-sacrifice e desire

What is my most inspirational location, in my city? The sea. As Eduardo says in a famous poem “the sea is doing the sea”.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city? Ancient little street and a good wine

What books influenced my life and how? The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Who are my favourite writers? Saramago, Borges, Shakespeare,

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? Sigur Ros Glosoli

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? I think The Joker by Christopher Nolan is one of the most successful characters of the last years. I don’t think I can say he’s my hero, but, in his complexity, he’s a deeply truthful character, one that drives your thoughts towards the essence of things. Here, that’s how imagine my hero, less “superhero” and more man, with no fear to face the truth and life’s contradictions.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life? Any people who work hard to change the world starting to make themselves better.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime? Into the wild, Mullholland Drive and It’s a Wonderful Life

What role plays art in my life and work? Art is inspiration, knowledge and beauty. It’s at the base of the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime? My maternal grandfather. If I had to face the hell, I hope he would wait for me on the Charon’s boat

Whom would I like to work with in 2017? Elon Musk

Which people in my profession would i love to meet in 2017?

Joshua Cooper Ramo

What project, in 2017, am I looking forward to work on? Enzymes, Lascò, Sevenda, each with its own goals, each with its own effort

Where can you see me or my work in 2017? In London or Milan

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me? Passion is what makes the difference between an idea and execution

Which creative heroes should Peter invite to tell their story? Paolo Sorrentino

How can you contact me?

I have a webpage www.gianlucaabbruzzese.com

Most updated social media account is my Instagram @gianlucaabbruzzese You can always find me on Facebook: Gianluca Abbruzzese

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Feel free to email me to gianluca.abbruzzese@gmail.com