OLBIOS CORRESPONDENT ITALY

Andrea M. Lehner has a degree in Business Administration and an MA in Economic Development. His master thesis is on the use of abandoned public buildings in the Italian countryside for social-business projects. He was a member of the Board of Directors of “Roma Tre University”. He worked for 6 years with Greenpeace as fundraiser team leader. Expert in face- to- face fundraising, he travelled all over Italy to train younger fundraisers, develop and implement new strategies. Andrea founded two startups, having focused on the crowdfunding and capital venture system. He lectured at the University in Marketing and Communication. Andrea’s interest in politics, led him to the study of electoral marketing and to the leadership of several political campaigns. He creates new products and service ideas and helps startups and groups find creative solutions.