Giuseppe Torzi, Masters in Technology Management
Hi I’m Giuseppe Torzi from Italy. I’m graduating with my Masters in Technology Management. Welcome to #ISSOstories.
Tell us about your research or projects at Columbia.
I come from a background in marketing, and I decided to pursue this Master’s to combine the technological side with what I already know in my field. I wanted to deepen my understanding of how technology shapes business and innovation.
I came from a marketing background, and I decided to pursue this master because I want to combine the technological aspect with what I'm doing every day. I wanted to deepen my understanding of how technology is combined with innovation and business. What really strike from the beginning is how the city of New York is open and innovative. Beyond the classroom, there are constantly events and initiatives that allow me to meet people with different backgrounds from all around the world.
What I appreciate most about being at Columbia is the mindset. There is a strong culture of ambition combined with openness. Professors treat you as someone whose idea matters. They challenge you but also listen, and that creates a stimulating environment during the class. Classes are intellectually engaging and connected with the real world. Many discussions continue beyond the classroom and that's inspired me a new way of thinking. I’m also part of TiBA, Technology and Business Association, Columbia Student Club, where I serve as Vice President. We organize events and connect students with professionals in tech industry, creating opportunities to bridge theory and practice. In my free time I enjoy exploring the city and meeting new people. New York has an incredible energy, and the people around me inspire me every day to do more.
"Dreams and imagination. If you had the power to fix one problem in the world, what would it be?” I would focus on reducing the global gap in access to education and technology. At Columbia I see how powerful innovation and knowledge can be. Giving more people access to these resources can completely change their life.
How has your experience in New York been?
What really struck me from the beginning was how open and dynamic New York is. Beyond the classroom, there are constantly events and initiatives that allow you to engage with people from different backgrounds and industries. It makes you feel part of a global community.
What I appreciate most about being here is the mindset. There’s a strong culture of ambition combined with openness. Professors treat you as someone whose ideas matter. They challenge you, but they also listen — and that creates a very stimulating academic environment. Classes are intellectually engaging and connect directly to real-world dynamics. Many discussions continue beyond the classroom and inspire new ways of thinking.
What is something you are proud of during your time at Columbia?
I’m part of the Technology in Business Association, a Columbia student club, where I serve as Vice President. We organize events and connect students with professionals in the tech industry, creating opportunities to bridge theory and practice.
What do you like to do with your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy exploring the city and meeting new people. New York has an incredible energy, and the people around me constantly inspire me to do more.
At Columbia there’s a strong culture of ambition combined with openness. Professors treat you as someone whose ideas matter. They challenge you, but they also listen.
If you had the power to fix one problem in the world, what would it be?
I would focus on reducing the global gap in access to education and technology. At Columbia, I’ve seen how powerful innovation and knowledge can be. Giving more people access to these resources could completely change their future.
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