ABOUT US
Italian Gelato Mastery is an international educational platform dedicated to authentic Italian artisanal gelato.
Founded by Master Gelato Maker Roberto Lobrano and co-founded by Davide Passarella, an Italian gelato entrepreneur from Turin with over thirty years of professional experience in India, the academy combines:
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Structured online video courses
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Live streaming theoretical programs
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Hands-on practical training in India
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Research & Development consulting
The project brings together Italian technical mastery and long-standing entrepreneurial experience in the Indian market.
The mission is not simply to teach recipes, but to transmit the culture, science, and professional methodology of true Italian gelato.
Italian Gelato Mastery operates under a hybrid educational model:
Commercial front-end (India)
Marketing, local development, operational coordination, and practical training.
Educational back-end (Italy)
Centralized LMS (LearnDash), course delivery, academic supervision, and content control.
This structure ensures consistency, quality, and long-term scalability.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Roberto Lobrano
Master Gelato Maker | Consultant | Educator
Roberto Lobrano is an Italian master gelato maker with more than 45 years of experience in artisanal gelato production, education, and consulting.
He is the founder of:
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The International School of High Gelato
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Ice Rock Consulting – Gelato Cult
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The Italian Gelato Mastery educational system
Author of multiple technical and business books on gelato, Roberto has trained hundreds of professionals in Italy and internationally.
His teaching philosophy combines:
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Scientific understanding of ingredients
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Technical precision in formulation
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Respect for Italian tradition
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Modern entrepreneurial vision
His goal is to develop independent professionals capable of producing high-quality gelato without relying on industrial shortcuts.
Davide Passarella
Co-Founder | Entrepreneur | Gelato Industry Specialist
Davide Passarella is an Italian gelato professional and entrepreneur originally from Turin, with over thirty years of experience operating in India.
His deep knowledge of the Indian market, local business dynamics, and operational management bridges Italian gelato tradition with real-world entrepreneurial execution in India.
As co-founder of Italian Gelato Mastery India, Davide oversees:
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Market development and positioning
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Local partnerships
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Practical training coordination
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Commercial strategy in India
His presence ensures that the educational excellence of the Italian system is effectively adapted to the Indian business environment.
A Dual-Continent Operating Model
Italian Gelato Mastery operates through a precisely structured hybrid system — academic rigor from Italy, commercial execution across India.
This architecture ensures every student and consulting client receives curricula developed under Roberto's direct oversight, while Davide's team delivers localized training, marketing, and strategic support on the ground.
