Alessandro Saccoia
Cofounder | Professor | Consultant | Educator
2026-01-02: I've released Priors — an open source web-based tool for creating and analyzing Bayesian Networks.
Cofounder of Thembi, I work at the intersection of Applied AI and political science. With a technical background in Machine Learning across diverse sectors, my focus spans AI governance, causal reasoning, and cognitive science.
In addition to building tech, I am an active lecturer and instructor in Milan.
Current and Previous Affiliations
About Me
My background combines technical training in computer science and audio engineering with years of experience on a vast array of problems involving data. I hold a Computer Science degree from Università degli Studi di Milano, along with certifications in AI and Law, AI Governance, and intensive training in Transformative AI and AI Safety.
I teach Data-Driven Marketing at IULM University's Master's program in Artificial Intelligence for Business and Society, and deliver AI training through Formaper, the Chamber of Commerce of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi. As a consultant and co-founder of Thembi, I work with startups, SMEs, VCs, and public sector organizations on AI strategy, implementation, and governance through teodicea.studio.
Previous experience includes machine learning research at IRCAM, marketing analytics at Nielsen, product management at Vodafone, and various technical roles in data science and audio signal processing. This multidisciplinary foundation bridges technical implementation with organizational and societal considerations.
Services for Startups & Leaders
I help startups, VCs, and CEOs make informed decisions about AI—from validating vendor proposals to developing implementation strategies and building team capabilities through practical training.
AI Validation & Due Diligence
Support for startups, VCs, and CTOs evaluating AI proposals from suppliers. Technical assessment of vendor claims, cost-benefit analysis, risk evaluation, and feasibility reviews for AI project investments.
AI Strategy Development
Strategic guidance for startups and scale-ups defining their AI roadmap. From initial opportunity identification to implementation planning, helping organizations understand where AI adds real value to their business model.
AI Education & Training
Executive education through Formaper (Chamber of Commerce Milan Monza Brianza Lodi). Practical AI training for CEOs and decision-makers, covering fundamentals, capabilities assessment, and hands-on prototyping with modern AI tools.
Rapid AI Prototyping
Vibe coding workshops for startup teams to explore AI possibilities and build working prototypes. Fast validation of AI concepts through hands-on development, helping teams understand what AI can actually do for their specific use cases.
Work Experience
Thembi
Co-Founder
October 2024 - Present
Milan, Italy
Enabling smarter decision-making with AI-driven insights and tailor made, innovative solutions for law-making, policy monitoring and strategic planning.
teodicea.studio
Co-Founder
February 2025 - Present
Milan, Italy
Customised AI consulting with a multidisciplinary approach that respect regulations, ethics and corporate values for sustainable competitive advantage.
Nielsen
Senior Manager - Marketing Effectiveness
April 2022 - April 2023
Milan, Italy
Senior Performance Measurement Commercial / Marketing Effectiveness South Europe & EMEA
Vodafone Business
Product Manager
January 2021 - April 2022
Milan, Italy
Product management of the Big Data Analytics product line. Design, requirement gathering and operations management of in-life clients.
Beintoo
Head of Data Science / Senior Data Scientist
October 2018 - November 2020
Milan, Italy
Lead of research in Business Intelligence and omni-channel digital transformation solutions. Improving ad-tech and market intelligence analysis products using advanced analytics, big-data analytical tools.
Mogees Ltd
Project Manager - Data Science
May 2017 - May 2018
London, United Kingdom
Audio Analysis, Statistical Signal Processing, Machine Learning algorithms. Rapid prototyping of mobile applications, command line tools and embedded software.
Dinahmoe AB
Technical Director
April 2012 - May 2016
Stockholm, Sweden
Led development of award-winning interactive audio experiences for clients including HBO, Nike, and Google. Won multiple FWA Awards working with agencies such as BBH, Stink Digital, and Acne Production.
IRCAM
Machine Learning Engineer
June 2010 - November 2011
Paris, France
Developer in the Analysis Synthesis group. Music Information Retrieval and Audio Descriptors.
IK Multimedia
DSP Engineer
October 2009 - May 2010
Italy
C++ programmer on the company's range of audio plugins
Teaching
Academic positions and specialized training programs across Europe.
Teaching Data-Driven Marketing in the Master's Degree Path in AI for Business and Society.
Teaching Statistics and AI at the Data Analyst & AI Explorer Course.
Université de Franche-Comté / Conservatoire du Pays de Montbéliard
Visiting Professor · 2013 - 2017
Montbeliard, France
Music Technology and AI at the Conservatoire, focusing on machine learning for audio analysis.
Private Training & Consulting
Executive AI workshops
Custom AI training programs for startups and scale-ups
Strategic AI adoption consulting for C-suite executives
Tailored courses on AI governance and risk management