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SILVIO SANGINETO

Don’t let anyone put limits on what you can achieve. If you truly want something, decide, commit, and go all in to make it happen!

From Southern Italy to Silicon Valley: My Journey of Leadership, Transformation and Innovation.

I was born in Southern Italy, a place filled with beauty, tradition, and resilience—but also one where opportunities were often limited. Growing up, I realized that if I wanted to create a life beyond the possibilities I saw around me, I’d have to design it myself. I approached my life as a prototype—exploring, experimenting, and learning from every challenge and opportunity. This mindset shaped who I am today.

My journey took me across the globe, experiencing diverse cultures and industries, and eventually led me to Silicon Valley, the heart of innovation. Over the past 15 years, I’ve worked at the intersection of design, AI, and leadership, leading projects that have redefined industries like healthcare, education, retail, and cloud computing. These experiences have allowed me to impact millions worldwide and contribute to over $1 billion in revenue growth.

But for me, it’s not just about building great products—it’s about building great leaders. Inspired by my own journey of transformation, I founded Lift Leaders to empower others to design the lives they want to live. Through coaching, I’ve helped students, professionals, and organizations unlock their potential, master leadership skills, and achieve measurable success.

What makes my approach unique is the combination of human-centered strategies and cutting-edge AI tools. I tailor each coaching session to the individual, delivering actionable insights and personalized guidance to help my clients reach their goals. Hundreds of people I’ve coached have gone on to secure roles at companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft, while also transforming their lives in ways that go far beyond their careers.

Leadership, for me, isn’t just about personal success—it’s about lifting others. That’s why, for every coaching program sold, Lift Leaders funds coaching for someone who can’t afford it. I believe in creating a ripple effect of growth and impact because, as I always say:

When you grow, so does someone else.

Reflecting on my journey, I’m proud of how far I’ve come—from a small town in Southern Italy to leading global projects in Silicon Valley. But what excites me most is helping others navigate their own paths to success, whether that’s through leadership and transformational coaching or crafting human-AI experiences that truly empower people.

If you’re ready to design the future—whether it’s for yourself, your team, or your organization—I’d love to partner with you. Together, we can shape a world where leadership, technology, and purpose create lasting change.

Where I’ve Worked

2020 - Now
Principal Design Manager @ Microsoft
2022 - Now
UX Instructor & Faculty Member @ UC Berkeley
2023 - Now
Executive & Leadership Coach @ Plug & Play
2018 - 2020
Design Lead @ Macy's & Bloomingdale's
2016 - 2018
Design Lead @ Momentum Design Lab
2008 - 2015
Various roles around the Globe (check more on Linkedin!)

Rise to Lead

Lift to Inspire

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Contact.

Have questions or want to collaborate? I’d love to hear from you! – If you’re interested in Coaching or Design Leadership serviced contact me at:

  • info@silvio.design or
  • +1 (650) 395-7616 (phone call and messages only)
Locations: Silicon Valley