Timothy Sean O'Connell is a pioneer in the European startup scene, with a career as a serial entrepreneur, investor, and educator. Over the past decade, he has managed more than 20 international accelerator programs in sectors such as food, fashion, IoT, blockchain, wellness and EdTech, investing in hundreds of startups, including one of Italy's first unicorns.
He is currently a Senior Partner at H-FARM, where he heads the Center for Entrepreneurship and Startups, working with industry leaders such as CDP Venture Capital, Vodafone, Google and Cisco. He is also co-founder of The Tailors, a branding agency for leading Italian Food, Wine and Design brands.
Timothy teaches Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation at H-FARM, the University of Bologna and the University of Chichester, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs. With a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and a master's degree from McGill, he is a leading figure in the startup community.