Stefano Petrazzoli - Payment Partnership Lead Spotify

Our conversation revolved around the power of curiosity, sincerity, and adding value. These guiding principles provide the foundation for building a meaningful career. Stefano’s natural curiosity about people and the world around him becomes the fuel for forming genuine, trust-based relationships.

Rather than networking for personal gain, he approaches others with sincerity and reciprocity, creating a multiplying effect where energy and opportunity flow both ways. His mindset is simple yet profound: mean well.

When you operate from good intent, life stays in motion, you meet more people, learn more, and open doors you couldn’t have predicted. Passion plays a major role too; by working in industries he genuinely enjoys, such as music, travel, and payments, he removes friction and brings authentic enthusiasm to his work.

Reflection also shapes Stefano’s growth, whether identifying niche opportunities or developing stronger communication. Above all, resilience defines his journey. Even after rejections and being temporarily blacklisted for applying for jobs with one company, he kept finding new routes in, taking imperfect opportunities and turning them into long-term roles.

His philosophy is clear: don’t ask for a job, solve a problem. Add value first, and the right opportunities will find you.