Saturday, February 21, 2026

A one-in-a-million reunion, a reverse-mentoring match - Mastercard

A chance meeting at an online training session shows how learning now flows both ways — and why curiosity matters more than seniority. These types of reverse mentoring relationships make sense in a world where new technologies might be second nature for younger people, but difficult to grasp for even seasoned professionals like Tabanera. “Nico’s generation grew up with these tools and technologies,” she explains. “The learning is embedded in them.” Beyond training, Lagreste Zucchini works with organizations to design scalable data models and analytics frameworks that turn reporting into strategic decision-making tools. As co-founder of Analytic Mood and the emerging AI venture Nitaki Group, he is particularly interested in how artificial intelligence and automation are redefining how companies compete and create value.