About the Authors

Andrea Marchiotto is an AI entrepreneur, digital transformation strategist, and author with over 18 years of experience across diverse industries, including technology, consumer goods, and healthtech. He is the CEO and founder of BlackCube Labs, an AI-powered boutique consultancy, automation agency, and a curated community that focuses on generative AI. BlackCube Labs is dedicated to empowering startups, scale- ups, and brands by integrating AI-driven technologies such as workflow automation and virtual assistants to enhance operational efficiency and drive revenue growth. Andrea is currently leading the development of several AI solutions and applications, as well as validating a new never before seen generative art tool.

Through BlackCube Labs, Andrea has cultivated a network of over 15,000 entrepreneurs and creatives, and a community of hundred of members. His team, comprising AI specialists, engineers, automation experts, and top-tier advisors, is united by a mission to democratize AI to boost productivity and creativity while ensuring that humans remain central to the technological evolution. BlackCube Labs is positioned to become a generative AI SaaS and autonomous agents ecosystem, delivering responsible AI tools for artists and creatives. Andrea is currently leading the development of several AI solutions and applications, such as the AI PR suite Premium Release, as well as prototyping a new generative art tool.

Andrea’s career includes key leadership roles at Amazon and Philips, where he spearheaded large-scale digital transformation initiatives. At Philips, Andrea led the development of the company’s first Web3 strategy and launched a decentralized membership pilot project for creators, paving the way for future blockchain integrations.

During his tenure at Amazon, Andrea was integral to the launch and growth of Amazon Italy and Spain, where he achieved quadruple-digit sales growth for major events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday between 2013 and 2016. He also contributed to the successful launch of the ‘Made in Italy’ project and the Music and Video Games categories. Additionally, Andrea played a pivotal role in developing a new AWS S3 cloud repository for global product launches, a solution adopted worldwide to streamline the secure exchange of assets.

A recognized thought leader in AI, digital marketing, and eCommerce, Andrea frequently shares his insights on AI strategies, product management, and emerging technologies. He has authored over 25 articles for Data Driven Investor on Medium, discussing the future of AI and digital transformation. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, and English, after life and professionals experiences who led him live in Verona, Milan, Madrid, Paris and Rotterdam, today Andrea is based in Mexico, where he continues to push the boundaries of AI innovation and lead projects shaping the future of technology across industries.