At our March lunch we interviewed Eugenio Pugliese, co-founder and CEO of innovative startup QuattroCento, the eyewear brand that is bringing Italian-made artisan-created sun and prescription eyewear directly to the consumer. Inspired to compete with foreign made imported eyewear, but at the same time protect and support locally made high-quality product, Eugenio and co-founder Sharon Ezra have setout to disrupt conventional practices and cut-out the middleman.
Eugenio seemed to provide a breath of fresh air and inspiration for all present at our lunch, and the insights provided into his journey and that of an Italian startup keen to compete internationally, sparked a lot of interest and inspiration amongst the group. We look forward to watching the company’s progress and seeing Eugenio at our lunch again!