Nicola Del Sarto is an assistant professor at the University of Florence, Italy. He received his PhD in Management of Innovation, Sustainability, and Healthcare from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy. Nicola's research interests focus on small businesses and start-ups, as well as support mechanisms such as incubators, accelerators, and corporate accelerator programs. Moreover, he is investigating finance for innovation mechanisms and FinTech alongside the impact of technological innovation on financial markets and intermediaries. His research also explores sustainable finance with a particular focus on the role of ESG factors in banking and investment decisions as well as their implications for financial markets and corporate sustainability strategies.