Simone Dongu
Award-winning strategist, entrepreneur, and independent researcher dedicated to transforming complexity into clarity through technology.
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VISIONARY STRATEGIST & TECHNOLOGY LEADER
Founder and President of The Dongu Group, he leads a global network spanning four continents, creating growth and innovation with lasting societal impact—often starting from scratch against seemingly insurmountable odds.
For over a decade, he has served on the Regional Board of Directors of Italy’s largest association of entrepreneurs, championing innovation at the intersection of technology and society. Most recently, he was elected as an executive board member.
WORK
Dongu's work sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, psychology, and human-machine integration.
His focus is not just on building smarter systems—but more empathetic ones. By weaving behavioral science into automation and machine learning, He explores how humanity can better integrate with intelligent systems, and how machines might one day mirror emotional nuance.
His ongoing research pushes the boundaries of what “intelligence” truly means—venturing beyond neuroscience, quantum theory, and even into the realm of consciousness.
AI & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
His work in artificial intelligence—marked by ethical foresight and technical depth—has earned invitations from university research initiatives and global institutions alike.
Among them, AIFOD at the United Nations recognized him for his “distinguished leadership in artificial intelligence” and his role in shaping industry standards worldwide. Today, as Director of an independent AI research lab, he continues to push the boundaries of what technology can do—when guided by purpose.
RECOGNITION
In 2025, Dongu was listed as one of the 100 most influential business leaders in the world (Forttuna Global 100 Power List, as seen in Forbes, New York Times, Business Insider, MSN and more), with the public announcement made on Time Square, New York, on July 5, 2025.
In 2024 He was recognized with the Business Leadership Excellence Award from the CXO 2.0 Conference and nominated for the Best Strategist of the Year from Forttuna Global Excellence Awards.
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