LORENZO MARIA FORLANI
Lisbon,Portugal
Summary
Multidisciplinary entrepreneur & innovator with a passion for building the future.
Lorenzo is a dynamic CEO and co-founder transforming industries through music tech, sustainable innovation, and community-driven initiatives. With a Master's in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation from NOVA SBE, he combines strategic business acumen with creative vision.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & CEO
360 Connect
01.2026 - Current
- Building a B2B/B2C tech platform for the underground electronic music industry
- Targeting artists, promoters, venues, and fans
- Conducting market validation and strategic outreach across European electronic music communities
- Music Tech Startup
Event Organizer & DJ / Marketing Manager & Specialist
Yalla_Culture
01.2025 - 09.2026
- Planned, organized, and executed events, managing logistics, promotion, and on-site coordination
- Curated music and performed as a DJ, creating engaging atmospheres tailored to different audiences
- Collaborated with venues
Co-Founder
Ohana Project
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Optimizing accessibility for university students
- Established partnerships with surfboard providers and secured storage facilities
- Surfboard Rental Platform
Founder & Organizer
Setima Onda
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Launched and led community-driven beach clean-up initiative, enhancing local environmental conservation efforts
- Organised events and coordinated volunteers, partnering with local organisations to amplify community engagement and environmental impact
- Beach Clean-Up Initiative (NGO)
Delegate representing the Philippines
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with a multinational team to address complex global issues in a high-pressure diplomatic simulation
- Applied strategic communication and negotiation skills to advocate for national interests and build alliances
- Gained practical experience in international relations, conflict resolution, and multilateral cooperation
Education
Master's in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation - sustainable business models, innovation, startup development
Nova School of Business and Economics
01-2026
Business & Economics - management
Luiss Guido Carli
01-2024
Business & Economics (Exchange Year) -
Utrecht University
Utrecht01-2023
Diploma di Liceo Scientifico -
Liceo Scientifico Aristotele
Roma01-2021
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Jacksonville, Florida01-2019
Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Team building
- Willingness to learn
- Startup development
- Event coordination
- Problem-solving
Languages
Italian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-forlani159b52264/
Timeline
Co-Founder & CEO
360 Connect
01.2026 - Current
Event Organizer & DJ / Marketing Manager & Specialist
Yalla_Culture
01.2025 - 09.2026
Co-Founder
Ohana Project
01.2024 - 01.2025
Founder & Organizer
Setima Onda
01.2024 - 01.2025
Delegate representing the Philippines
01.2019 - 12.2019
Master's in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation - sustainable business models, innovation, startup development
Nova School of Business and Economics
Business & Economics - management
Luiss Guido Carli
Business & Economics (Exchange Year) -
Utrecht University
Diploma di Liceo Scientifico -
Liceo Scientifico Aristotele
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School