Bibop Gresta
At the forefront of bringing Hyperloop technology to the mainstream, Bibop Gresta is an entrepreneur, futurist and impact investor helping companies prepare for the future with solid, scalable strategies.
Background
Internationally recognized as an expert in advanced mobility technologies and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Bibop combines deep experience in venture capital, finance, transportation and media.
His career has been dedicated to developing breakthrough technologies and business models that address humanity's greatest challenges, from sustainable mobility to next-generation infrastructure.
As Co-Founder of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), he led a global team of over 800 professionals across 40 countries and 6 continents. In 2018, the World Economic Forum named HTT a Technology Pioneer, recognizing the transformative potential of its hyperloop technology.
Current Roles (2024)
- Founder & CEO, Hyperloop Italia (2020 - Present)
- Advisory Board Member, webidoo (2023 - Present)
- Youth Entrepreneurship Instructor, WeDo Academy (2024 - Present)
- Board Member, Smartup Capital LLC - Technology Venture Capital (2020 - Present)
- Co-Founder & Former Chairman, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
- Board Member & Co-Founder, JumpStartFund
Key Achievements
- Leading the development of one of the world's first commercial hyperloop systems (Venice–Padua, target operation 2029).
- Co-founded Digital Magics startup incubator, launching 70+ companies.
- Founded Bibop S.p.A. and sold 40% stake to Telecom Italia for 11 billion lira (1999).
- Recognised as a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum for Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (2018).
- Keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum, United Nations, TEDx and global tech summits.
- Featured in major media outlets including CNBC, CNN, Forbes, Financial Times, Bloomberg and BBC.
- Author of 'Hyperloop: History and Technology of the 1,223 km/h Capsule' (Bruno Editore, 2022).
Philosophy & Vision
Bibop's approach is captured in his motto: 'Less talk. More traction.' He teaches founders, executives and builders to think like engineers of momentum, combining human intuition with AI-driven precision for rapid, high-stakes execution.
Through his coaching, speaking and board advisory work, Bibop continues to champion sustainable transportation, ethical AI development and transformative innovation. His vision is to leverage technology not just to predict the future, but to actively create it—building solutions that benefit humanity while driving economic transformation through revolutionary connectivity.