Francesco Portoso

Social Impact - Community - Tech - Personal Growth in Luxembourg

Francesco Portoso

Social Impact - Community - Tech - Personal Growth in Luxembourg

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Passionate Advocate for Social Impact & Community Initiatives

I am the co-founder of Mindful Mixer, an event series designed to spark meaningful conversations in small groups. Each in-person session explores a fundamental aspect of the human experience, topics we rarely discuss in depth but that shape our lives such as Purpose, Belonging & Community, and Changing Minds. I also co-host the Mindful Mixer Podcast, bringing the spirit of our events and offering space for reflection to a wider audience.

I currently serve as President of an entrepreneurship-focused Toastmasters club, empowering members to grow through effective communication and leadership.

I contribute to civic and political engagement as a member of Volt, a pan-European movement focused on Pragmatic, Progressive, Innovative & Sustainable policies.

Digital Operations & Volunteering lead at Amazon

I spent close to a decade at Amazon Music, coordinating projects across worldwide teams in the area of Product and Project Management, Digital Operations and Account Management, and People Management.

I also co-led Amazon's Luxembourg volunteer team and chaired the Social Impact Committee, organizing events that fostered employee engagement, skill development, and positive community impact.

Startup founder

I co-founded Seekangoo, a web platform visualizing nearby events across 8 European countries. Selected for Turin Polytechnic’s Innovative Enterprise Incubator and the SETsquared Partnership in the UK, and winner of the Bath Entrepreneurship Programme (MBA, University of Bath). The platform obtained over 4 million page views, and indexed 33k events per month thanks to machine learning and integration with various sources.

Computer Engineering and Personal Development

I hold a degree in Computer Engineering, through studies at universities in Turin (IT), Berlin (DE), and Louvain-la-Neuve (BE). Alongside my technical foundation, I have cultivated strong expertise in psychology, communication, and personal development through hands-on experience as a Soft-Skills Trainer, blending analytical rigor with human-centered skills.

Dynamic Global Citizen & Lifelong Learner

Adaptable and sociable, I thrive in international environments and enjoy connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. Driven by curiosity, my passions span hi-tech, music, science and sustainability, alongside a strong focus on well-being through learning, sports, mindfulness, philosophy and meditation.

  • Education
    • Master of Science in Computer Engineering - Polytechnic University of Turin
    • Alumnus of BEST - Board of European Students of Technology
    • Entrepreneurship Program - University of Bath (UK)