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Alberto Savoia
Innovator and Lecturer based in Mountain View, California
Alberto Savoia is a prominent figure in the tech industry with extensive experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and software engineering. He is currently the Founder and Innovation Agitator at Pretotype Labs LLC, a position he has held since 2012.1
Career Highlights
Google and Entrepreneurship: Savoia has had a distinguished career, including significant roles at major tech companies. He served as an Engineering Director and Innovation Agitator at Google Inc. from 2008 to 2012.1 Prior to that, he had a brief stint at Google from 2001 to 2002. His entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his founding of multiple companies, including Agitar Software Inc., where he was the Founder, CTO, and VP of Engineering from 2002 to 2008.1
Sun Microsystems: Earlier in his career, Savoia held various leadership positions at Sun Microsystems, including:
- General Manager (1996-1998)
- Director of Software Research (1992-1996)
- Software Engineering Manager (1985-1992)1
Current Roles and Focus
Stanford University: Since 2012, Savoia has been an Innovation Lecturer, Coach, and Agitator at Stanford University, sharing his expertise with the next generation of innovators.1
Pretotype Labs LLC: As the Founder and Innovation Agitator at Pretotype Labs LLC, Savoia focuses on innovation management and helping organizations transform through proven techniques.3 He is known for developing the concept of "pretotyping" and the "XYZ Hypothesis," which are tools for validating business ideas and focusing project efforts.45
Expertise and Approach
Savoia is recognized for his approach to innovation, particularly his emphasis on:
- Building "THE RIGHT IT," which has helped save time and money for many2
- Developing the XYZ Hypothesis, a method for concisely expressing and testing business ideas5
- Advocating for changing habits and disciplined approaches to innovation23
His work often involves helping ambitious organizations transform their innovation processes and develop effective innovation management programs.3
Alberto Savoia's LinkedIn profile reflects his extensive experience and current focus on innovation, making him a respected voice in the tech and business innovation community.
