Gian Maria Girardi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fields of web development, project management, creative direction, and marketing. With a degree in Statistics and ICT for Business Management from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, he began his career as a tour manager before transitioning to technology and founding Kubera, one of the first Italian Internet Café Networks. Later, he worked as an art director, project manager, and chief editor for several organizations before eventually founding his own press and plugging agency called Foreign Affairs. In his more recent roles, including CEO and Content Manager at Thounds Inc and Social Media Strategy and Campaign Manager at SHADO, Girardi has built a reputation as a digital marketing and social media expert with strong decision-making, budget management, and copywriting skills. His specialties also include branding and identity creation, relationship building, competitor analysis, and teaching experience in both ICT and mathematics. Currently, Girardi is working hard to save his start-up from closing down, leveraging his diverse skillset and expertise to keep the business afloat.