• A short bio: Robert Pieroni is a founder, investor, and ecosystem strategist with more than 13 years of experience driving innovation, venture capital, and economic development across the U.S. and Europe. He currently serves as Director of International Business Development at gener8tor, a nationally ranked startup accelerator and venture firm, where he leads global expansion and builds public-private partnerships that fuel entrepreneurship and investment. A startup founder whose company was acquired in 2023, Robert has launched award-winning innovation hubs, redeveloped major commercial districts, and advised venture funds. His work bridges strategy and execution to create inclusive, high-performing ecosystems that transform communities. • A high-resolution headshot: Attached • gener8tor’s company URL and relevant social handles: • gener8tor website: https://www.gener8tor.com/ • gener8tor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gener8tor/ • Robert Pieroni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-pieroni/