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Two intense months, 466 candidates, only 15% selected.
The Future's Founders selection is complete, and the journey has officially begun for 67 ambitious young talent. Curious to meet them and discover how their first weekend went?
We asked six of our participants to share their first impressions. Here’s what they told us.
Albert Finocchiaro | Rubik’s cube master
I'm Albert, passionate about innovation and fintech. I thrive on problem-solving and bold ideas. I joined #FFP25 to collaborate and create meaningful change. Also, I have some quirky talents - like solving Rubik's cubes fast and mimicking accents!
The most transformative experience from this weekend was seeing how quickly a strong community can form. In just 48 hours, I was surrounded by people who challenged my thinking and fueled my creativity. Francesco’s contact games on day two broke social barriers, fostering fast, genuine connections. Plus, the “30 people in 30 minutes” exercise on day one made interactions even more meaningful - turning those first two days into something truly impactful.
Amedeo Marine | Enthusiast of sports and giggles
Hi! I’m Amedeo, a sports enthusiast with a passion for entrepreneurship. Sports have shaped my mindset, teaching me resilience, teamwork, and the drive to push limits. I joined #FFP25 because I thrive on creativity, challenge, and hard work. Fun fact: I can juggle just about anything!
The atmosphere was incredible! From the start, I knew I was exactly where I wanted to be - surrounded by passion, energy, and dedication. What amazed me most were the icebreaker games, which created unexpectedly deep connections. It’s incredible how much you can learn about others in such a short time!
Giuseppe Cappellacci | Engineer, dreamer, aspiring guitarist
Hi! I'm Giuseppe - engineer by background, entrepreneur by ambition, and aspiring guitarist (still a work in progress). Curiosity and big challenges drive me, and my dream is to build something meaningful alongside the right people. I joined #FFP25 to grow, push my limits, and take one step closer to that goal.
It feels like a roller coaster of emotions - and it's only the first weekend. I've met incredible people, had deep conversations that felt like we'd been working together for weeks. Sometimes it feels like standing on the edge of a cliff, ready to jump, and other times everything clicks.
Antongiulio Granato | Startup enthusiast fueled by chocolate ice cream
I’m Antongiulio Granato, a student and aspiring entrepreneur driven by innovation. Passionate about startups and business strategy, I joined #FFP25 to sharpen my entrepreneurial mindset and create something impactful. Oh, and my go-to ice cream flavor? Chocolate!
The biggest surprise was realizing how crucial team dynamics are in the early stages. The collaborative energy in the room was inspiring, and the key lesson so far is that execution trumps perfection - taking action and adapting is what truly matters.
Roberto Dorata | ML Engineer & Magic: The Gathering Fanatic
Hi! I’m Roberto Dorata, an ML engineer and passionate “Magic: The Gathering” player. After a master's in economics and finance, I worked in a Computer Vision startup and recently joined Deloitte in LLMs. I joined FFP25 to move from spectator to protagonist in the startup world!
One of my favorite parts of the weekend was the discussion on how to distribute equity among founders and build the right team. It was also insightful to analyze the unconscious biases we all have and the importance of communication - especially in recognizing the key takeaways from feedback.
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