Chiara Marconi is an entrepreneur and business leader with a lifelong connection to the world of skiing. Named to Forbes Italy’s 30 Under 30 list, she is the former Founder & CEO of Chitè, a fashion-tech company she built and scaled, raising millions in capital from institutional and private equity investors. With over a decade of experience spanning luxury, technology, and consumer businesses, she currently serves as Innovation Manager at VAIA, sits on the boards of directors of several startups, and co-hosts Startup Dogs, a podcast exploring entrepreneurship and leadership. Skiing runs in her family: from a father who competed on the Alpine Ski World Cup circuit to a grandfather who pioneered summer skiing in the Italian Alps. A former competitive ski racer and now a qualified ski instructor, Chiara combines her entrepreneurial mindset and passion for innovation with a lifelong connection to the mountains.