Riccardo Saita Locati
Student · Entrepreneur · Athlete
MSc student in Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship at Bocconi University. BIEM graduate. Finance intern at Generali and Stelinvest. Founder of Dry Paper.
Student · Entrepreneur · Athlete
MSc student in Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship at Bocconi University. BIEM graduate. Finance intern at Generali and Stelinvest. Founder of Dry Paper.
Profile
I am an MSc student in Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship at Bocconi University, having recently graduated from the BIEM programme, building my career at the intersection of finance, strategy, and technology entrepreneurship — with academic and professional experience across Italy, the United States, Canada, and Switzerland.
I have interned at Generali Italia as a Business Analyst and at Stelinvest (Chiasso) as an Investment Analyst supporting UHNW client portfolios. My academic track includes an exchange semester at York University's Schulich School of Business and a Yale Financial Markets course with Honors under Nobel laureate Robert Shiller.
Alongside my studies, I am developing Dry Paper — a startup focused on next-generation thermal and acoustic insulation panels — and I continue to compete as a high-level athlete with the Bocconi Sport Team.
Career
Monitored KPIs and delivered executive-ready reports. Integrated data from multiple sources and supported PMO and governance activities within one of Europe's leading insurance groups.
Supported asset management and reporting for UHNW clients (€100M+). Analysed strategic asset allocation, researched financial products, currency hedging, and alternative investments.
Organises cultural events and exhibitions, manages communication strategies, and builds partnerships with sponsors, businesses, and universities.
Worked directly with the CEO and CFO on financial analysis, strategic planning, and high-level decision-making. Developed a comprehensive understanding of corporate operations and leadership dynamics.
Academic
Competencies
Hard Skills
Languages
Soft Skills
Certifications
Venture
Dry Paper is an early-stage venture exploring opportunities at the intersection of materials innovation, sustainability, and the built environment.
Founded during my studies at Bocconi, the project reflects a personal conviction that traditional industries still offer significant room for technology-driven, design-conscious solutions.
The venture is currently in confidential development — further details available upon request.
Performance-first thinking, design sensitivity, and a focus on segments where incumbents have under-invested in genuine innovation.
Early-stage: refining the concept, validating assumptions, and gradually building the right network of advisors and partners.
Build a venture that combines technical depth with entrepreneurial discipline — and creates lasting value in an industry ready for change.
Athlete
My passion for swimming flourished from an early age. Since 2018, I have competed in the Italian Category Championships, ultimately earning my participation in the prestigious Italian Assoluti Championships in 2021. Thanks to my results I earned both academic and athletic scholarships in the United States, competing at the NAIA Conference and qualifying for the NAIA American National Championships with Keiser University.
Swimming has shaped who I am — teaching me resilience, focus, and the value of perseverance. Every stroke has brought me closer to becoming the person and professional I am today.
Personal Best Times — Freestyle
Championships
Competed at the Mid-Season, Conference and NAIA National Championships, contributing to a programme that secured its 5th consecutive national title. Events: 50 / 100 / 200 / 500 yards Freestyle, 50 / 100 / 200 yards Backstroke, plus 4× relays in Freestyle and IM.
Qualified for the Italian Category National Championships (Campionati Italiani Assoluti di Categoria), ranking in the top 50 nationwide across all ages and categories. Events: 100 m and 200 m Freestyle.
Continuous qualification for both summer and winter editions. Events: 50 / 100 / 200 m Freestyle and Backstroke, plus 4×100 Freestyle, 4×100 IM and 4×200 Freestyle relays.
Continuous top-5 placements and frequent podium finishes. Regional champion in 100 m and 200 m Freestyle in 2021. Multi-time regional medallist in individual events and relays.
Sport Teams
Before Swimming — Mountain Bike
Before fully dedicating myself to swimming, I competed in mountain biking from a very young age, becoming Regional Champion and winning the Orobie Title. That early experience laid the foundation of the competitive mindset I carry today.
Media & Press Coverage
Performances regularly featured in regional and local media across swimming and mountain biking, with coverage from all the teams I have represented.
Get In Touch
Open to opportunities, collaborations, and conversations.
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