{"id":4,"date":"2019-09-02T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-02T12:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peplupo.com\/?p=4"},"modified":"2024-12-04T02:44:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T02:44:53","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/peplupo.com\/?page_id=4","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Hello!<\/h1>\n<h2>The journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step. See where mine has taken me.<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"1:1-1:656\">Born and raised amidst the <strong>sun-drenched landscapes of Sicily<\/strong>. Italy nurtured my early years before <strong>destiny led me across the Atlantic to the United States in 2005<\/strong>. But even before then, a thirst for exploration took root, igniting a <strong>lifelong passion for travel that has spanned continents<\/strong> \u2013 from the cobblestone alleys of Europe to the breathtaking vistas of Latin America and the rugged terrains of North America.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:674\">But my story isn&#8217;t just about the miles traveled. <strong>It&#8217;s about the roads taken<\/strong> \u2013 both literally and figuratively. Since the age of 14, the open road has called, with <strong>the rumble of a motorcycle engine as my soundtrack.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>From the thrill of professional football in my youth to conquering the stock market as a day trader and building a real estate mini empire, <strong>I&#8217;ve consistently pushed boundaries and defied my own expectations<\/strong>. And for nearly two decades, I&#8217;ve navigated the dynamic world of advertising, leading global innovation for industry giants like Google. <\/p>\n<p><strong>This is a glimpse into a life fueled by passion, driven by ambition, and defined by a relentless pursuit of new horizons.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>About me<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Born &#038; Raised in Italy<\/h3>\n<p>January 14, 1980 <\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Born &amp; raised in <strong>Sicily<\/strong>. I lived in <strong>Milan &amp; Venice<\/strong> before <strong>moving to the<\/strong> <strong>USA in 2005<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>The Travel Bug<\/h3>\n<p>2000 &#8211; Present<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I have been traveling extensively in my life. Mostly <strong>Europe, Latin America, North America, the Middle East and Oceania<\/strong>. Asia is the next frontier to conquer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Motorcyclist<\/h3>\n<p>1994 &#8211; Present<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I have been riding on 2 wheels since the <strong>age of 14<\/strong>. Just recently, I was the proud of owner of a <strong>Yamaha Bolt R Spec (950 cc)<\/strong> and a <strong>Moto Guzzi Audace (1400 cc)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Pro Football Player<\/h3>\n<p>1990 &#8211; 1999<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>While living in Milan, I got <strong>acquired by Como (Serie B)<\/strong> <strong>at the age of 10<\/strong>. Eventually, I played in Serie D with AS Siracusa.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Day Trader <\/h3>\n<p>2020 &#8211; Present<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>During the pandemic, I took <strong>advanced courses in day trading<\/strong>. I trade every AM for a couple of hours. I have <strong>improved and refined my trading skills<\/strong> to a point that I <strong>created a simple course<\/strong> (enjoy it here).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Real Estate Investor<\/h3>\n<p>2020 &#8211; Present<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>During the pandemic, I also took <strong>advanced courses in real estate <\/strong>with the ultimate objective of <strong>purchasing a few properties to rent<\/strong> (short-term thru Airbnb). That&#8217;s my passive income.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Advertising Industry Leader<\/h3>\n<p>2006 &#8211; Present<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>I have been working in the advertising industry for about <strong>19 years<\/strong> managing some of the biggest clients. Currently, I work as the <strong>SVP Global Head of Innovation<\/strong> for one singular client: <strong>Google<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Follow me<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peplupo\"><\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/peplupo\"><\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pep.lupo\"><\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pep-tall-gradient4.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"name\":\"About\",\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"name\":\"About\",\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"padding\":\"none\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"column_gap\":\"large\",\"layout\":\"1-2,1-2\",\"match\":false,\"row_gap\":\"large\",\"vertical_align\":false},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"padding\":\"xlarge\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"style\":\"tile-default\",\"width_medium\":\"1-2\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Hello!\",\"margin\":\"medium\",\"title_element\":\"h1\",\"title_style\":\"heading-xlarge\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"The journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step. 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