Independent advisory · Strategy · Technology

Clear strategy.
Practical execution.

We work alongside leadership teams as an extension of their own — turning ambitions into concrete plans and seeing them through. Strategy, technology and sustainable growth, with discretion.

01Capabilities

Four areas where we make a difference.

Each engagement is shaped around your context. These are the areas where we usually help.

01

Strategy & Business Development

Defining where to grow and how to get there.

  • Growth strategy and new markets
  • Partnerships and business development
  • Business model design
  • Commercial and go‑to‑market planning
02

Technology & Digital Transformation

Making technology an engine of the business, not just a cost.

  • Technology strategy and roadmaps
  • Digital transformation programmes
  • IT governance and vendor selection
  • Infrastructure and platform decisions
03

Sustainability & Circular Economy

Building models that are profitable and responsible at the same time.

  • Sustainable business models
  • Circular economy strategies
  • Resource efficiency
  • Impact assessment
04

AI & Automation

Putting AI to work where it moves the numbers.

  • AI agents for sales and customer service
  • Process automation across operations
  • Pricing and data intelligence
  • AI adoption roadmaps and team enablement

02How we work

A simple method, adapted to each case.

Four phases that keep every engagement focused, measurable and close to the people who make it happen.

  1. 01

    Understand

    We listen and analyse the starting point: business, team, data and constraints.

  2. 02

    Define

    We set priorities and build a realistic plan with clear objectives and owners.

  3. 03

    Execute

    We work alongside your team to implement, removing obstacles along the way.

  4. 04

    Measure

    We track results, adjust what is needed and make sure the change lasts.

Flexible ways of working together.

We adapt the format to what each situation needs — from a focused project to a long‑term relationship.

01

Project

A defined scope, timeline and deliverables.

For specific challenges: a strategy, a market entry, a transformation plan.

02

Ongoing advisory

Regular support for the leadership team.

A trusted partner for decisions, reviews and new opportunities, month after month.

03

Interim & hands‑on

Embedded within your organisation.

We take on an operational role for a period of time to lead a critical initiative.

03Founder

Carlo Alberto Rolando, founder of 82partners

Carlo Alberto Rolando

Carlo Alberto has spent over twenty years building and scaling businesses across Europe and the US. He founded Italy’s first smartphone repair network and grew it to more than 400 franchised stores in five countries before exiting. He later led business development for global players in device protection and the circular economy.

Today he advises leadership teams on growth, partnerships, technology and circular business models, always with an operator’s view: strategy only matters if it gets executed.

Based in Barcelona. Works in English, Spanish, Italian and French.

LinkedIn
400+
franchised stores
5
countries
€40M+
export sales in 24 months
20+
years in leadership, board & advisory roles

Track record

01

Founder & CEO

Italy’s first smartphone repair network

Grew the network to 400+ franchised stores across 5 countries, with its own e‑commerce and spare‑parts distribution. Exited.

02

Business Development Advisor

Fortune 500, NYSE‑listed group

Supported its US mobile repair franchise network and the launch of its UK branch.

03

Strategy & Business Development

Pan‑European distributor

Took export sales from zero to €40M+ in 24 months, building a multi‑country commercial network across Europe.

04

Board & Advisory Board roles

Technology, distribution & circular economy

Over 20 years of experience on boards and advisory boards of companies in SaaS, cybersecurity, software distribution, mobile device distribution, repair, refurbishment and the circular economy.

04Contact

Tell us about your challenge.

Write to us and we’ll arrange a first conversation, with no commitment.

Confidentiality

Every conversation is treated in strict confidence.

Response time

Within one business day.

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