Career spans a wide range of industries and functions- corporate finance, management consulting, P&L management, channel & partnership development, operational management, business development, and marketing. Alumnus of Accenture, MPEG LA LLC, and Englishtown.com. Consulting CFO of a renewable energy start-up based in the Philippines. MBA - Kellogg School of Management. Bachelors of Science -Mechanical Engineering, United States Military Academy.

25 year veteran of the IT field. Have founded and operated 3 start-ups that eventually sold at a profit.

Has lived and worked in Brazil for 5 years and is multilingual in English, Portuguese, and Italian languages. Currently owns and operates a London based company focused on technology, tourism, and music events.

For the past three years Maurizio Papa has founded and operated Bad Bike Industry, a brick and mortal electrical bicycle retailer in Italy, specializing in high- performance, high-value electric bicycles that seamlessly meld classic, sophisticated Italian design with proven, advanced electric drive technology. The company and its products have received praise from customers and press alike.