CRAVE Exclusive | Innovation, Enterprise & Global Vision with Hon. Giulio Centemero
Sponsored by and in partnership with the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco
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In this special episode of CRAVE, journalist and host Samantha Ferro welcomes Hon. Giulio Centemero, member of the Italian Parliament and author of the transformative Centemero Law, designed to support startups and innovative small businesses across Italy.

As President of the Italian Parliamentary Delegation and of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, Centemero shares key insights on how Italy is embracing innovation, attracting global investment, and deepening international cooperation.

Topics include:

• How the Centemero Law empowers Italy’s startup ecosystem

• Tax incentives and tools for Italians abroad

• Why the Bay Area is central to Italian innovation abroad

• Mediterranean partnerships and future initiatives

• What personally inspires Centemero’s commitment to progress

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Host: Samantha Ferro
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n this powerful and heartfelt episode of CRAVE, journalist Samantha Ferro welcomes two distinguished guests from the Italian Consulate General in San Francisco:

Deputy Consul General Davide Corriero and Vice Consul for Consular Affairs Gabriella Navarra.

Together, they explore how the Consulate supports Italians abroad — from passports and citizenship to AIRE registration, civil records, and digital services like FAST IT. We also discuss the importance of civic participation, COMITES initiatives, and the cultural ties that connect generations across continents.

Special thanks to our sponsor and partner, the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco, for supporting our mission to promote Italian culture, language, and community

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Also in this episode:

A special message of hope and reflection from Frate Antonio Belpiede, sent from Puglia, Italy, in memory of Pope Francis.
L’Angolo della Lingua Italiana – Vania returns with another fun and expressive Italian word of the week.
49ers Offseason Update – Sports journalist Alex Lopez breaks down the latest on Brock Purdy’s contract negotiations, the start of the 49ers’ offseason program, and what to watch for in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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This episode is truly special!
Samantha Ferro welcomes internationally acclaimed Italian-American painter Marco Sassone, whose memoir American Journey: My Life in Art captures a lifetime of creativity, resilience, and self-discovery.
Marco shares powerful reflections on his artistic journey — from post-war Florence to California, and later to Canada — painting humanity, emotion, and truth with every brushstroke.

We also visit L’Angolo della Lingua Italiana with Vania, celebrating the beauty of the Italian language, and Alex Lopez brings us the latest 49ers update, including NFL Draft buzz, Local Pro Day highlights, and news of an upcoming docuseries on the legendary "Team of the Eighties."

Art, culture, passion, and sports — all in one inspiring episode. Stay tuned and celebrate the journey with us!

Tune in for a conversation that just might change how you see life, science, and the self.

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