Paolo Rizzardini

As a Digital Business Leader with 25+ years of expertise, I have a proven track record of building and scaling platform ecosystems across the telecommunications, media, and mobile payments sectors. I specialise in turning digital services into sustainable revenue through innovative products, strategic partnerships, and global market expansion. My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, blending creativity with engineering discipline to transform complex ideas into scalable business models. I thrive in transformation environments, where I clarify strategy, align teams, and turn vision into measurable results. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across regions from Asia to Southern Europe and globally, and across business stages, from startups to large corporations, consistently driving growth. At Mondia, I helped reposition the company as a focused and profitable digital marketplace by sharpening its strategy, strengthening partnerships with leading content providers, and expanding its customer base and revenue streams. I envisioned and spearheaded the creation of Mondia’s inaugural time-as-a- currency platform, which was first introduced as an MVP in South Africa and later transformed into Mondia Gallery, greatly enlarging the company’s Total Addressable Market. Additionally, I forged strategic alliances with Tier-1 Video, Music, and Gaming providers, enhancing Mondia’s global content ecosystem. At Infobip, I established the Asian mobile payments division from scratch, conceptualised and launched YenCoins in Japan, and grew the business tenfold within a year. At Vudoir, I initiated the company’s first direct-to-consumer product, led the shift towards a B2B model, drove product development and fundraising efforts, and secured early enterprise clients, including El Corte Inglés. I’m motivated by opportunities where technology and d