Angelo Coletta

Angelo Coletta

Angelo is a serial entrepreneur and investor in AR/VR technologies. He is the founder and CEO of Zakeke, a platform revolutionizing e-commerce through visual technologies. Zakeke serves over 8,000 customers across more than 400 sectors in over 130 countries, collaborating with major brands like Valentino, HP, Etsy, Uber Eats, Zapier and Printful. He holds a cum laude degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Bari and a Master in Innovation Management from the Iacocca Institute at Lehigh University, USA. Angelo began his career in marketing consultancy, founding multiple companies and achieving multiple exits. He led BookingShow S.p.A. and 18months Srl to successful exits. His experience extends to leadership roles in various IT companies and as President of Innovup, supporting Italian startups and scaleups. Angelo’s insights into AI’s role in retail underscore his commitment to innovation and vision for Zakeke in visual commerce.

How AR and 3D Modeling Are Reshaping Supply Chain Dynamics

In an age when technology is continuously redefining the landscape of commerce, augmented reality (AR) and 3D modeling have emerged as pivotal tools, transforming not only the customer experience but also the intricate workings of supply chains. These technologies, once confined to the realm of sci-fi movies, are now actively streamlining supply chains and significantly…

How Retailers Can Use NFTs to Give Customers a Unique Shopping Experience

The NFT (non-fungible token) phenomenon has hit nearly every industry. For retailers, NFTs can be a unique offering that helps build customer loyalty and boost sales. But what are they, and how can retailers effectively use them to build brand affinity? NFTs are digital tokens for virtual items, and its key differentiator from other virtual…

4 Tips to Successfully Launch an Online Store

Today, retailers spanning nearly every industry have an online shopping component. For many industries, though, launching and managing an online store is filled with frustration and growing pains. After all, the online shopping experience is vastly different and more complex than in-person shopping, and successfully launching an online store comes with challenges. Whether it’s posters,…

Consumer Shopping Trends and How Retailers Can Adapt

A lot has changed when it comes to shopping over the last 18 months. Shopping in-store is still an option, but we know more consumers are turning to online shopping (70 percent of U.S. adults have purchased something online in the last month). Retailers are adapting to the ever-growing e-commerce boom and are investing in…