ABOUT
ELIO
MY STORY
Born in Abbiategrasso, Milan in 1978, I grew up in a multicultural family that shaped my global perspective from an early age. My journey has taken me across Europe and beyond, building bridges between cultures, languages, and industries.
From studying Public Administration at Sciences Po Grenoble through the Erasmus program to building educational platforms across Italy and Norway, each chapter of my life has been driven by a passion for learning, teaching, and empowering others.
Today, I help entrepreneurs and businesses scale through education, multilingual marketing, and property management expertise. With 15+ years of experience, Top 3 Airbnb ranking in Italy, and coaching clients across 5 languages, I bridge cultures and industries to create extraordinary results.
MY JOURNEY
From humble beginnings to international impact
1978
BORN IN ABBIATEGRASSO
Milan, Italy
Born in Abbiategrasso, a small town near Milan, into a multicultural family that shaped my global perspective from an early age.
1992-1997
HIGH SCHOOL
Milan, Italy
High school years filled with friendships, first experiences, and discovering my passion for communication and connecting with people.
1997-1998
SCUOLA DI GIORNALISMO CARLO DE MARTINO
Milan, Italy
Journalism Certification at the most important school of journalism in Italy. Organized and attended course with Vice Director Mr. Caporali, developing professional writing skills.
2001-2004
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO
Milan, Italy
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication and Media, Grade 95/110. Online university magazine internship, web design course, dissertation in Italian and French on "European media".
2002-2003
CRAZY COLOR FOUNDATION
Italy
Event Manager Certificate. Internship as DJ and entertainer in the 4th biggest holiday resort in Italy, gaining experience in entertainment and event management.
2003-2004
ERASMUS AT SCIENCES PO GRENOBLE
Grenoble, France
Public Administration degree through European Union Exchange Program (Erasmus). Worked as community event manager, inspired mixed culture by creating social events with cooking classes, music and engaging opportunities for all students.
2005
EUROPEAN MEDIA DISSERTATION
Italy
Published "A European Medium for a European Public Opinion" on Tesionline. Dissertation about European media, public opinion, and media influence on European integration.
2005-2006
MASTER IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Milan, Italy
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Project Management at Università degli Studi di Milano. Internship in ISTUD business school, developing technical proficiency in project management.
2006
FOUNDED MONDELIO
Italy
Launched first entrepreneurial venture in Italy, combining education, consulting, and digital marketing services for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
2010-2011
INTERNET MARKETING CAMPAIGN
San Diego, USA
"Learn a Language with Mondello" - Video, article, podcast campaign optimized for search engines. Received "Top Gun Consulting" award in San Diego for excellence in digital marketing.
2010
FOUNDED MONDOSOL
Norway
Founded Mondosol, a language school and cultural organization helping businesses scale across Europe through multilingual education, marketing, and business consulting.
2011-2023
NURSERY SCHOOLS IN NORWAY
Ringerike, Oslo, Bærum
Worked at various nursery schools (2011-2023) including Hønefoss Barnehage (my first), providing educational support and care for children across different municipalities.
2012
PUBLISHED "ONLINE MEDIA AND VIDEO"
International
Released comprehensive guide on www.eliomondello.com covering 5 marketing tips, utilizing internet for leads, new media revolution, and mobile media strategies.
2012-2013
ITALIAN NORWEGIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEBSITE
Oslo, Norway
Led team of experts (graphic designer, project manager, copy writer, programmer) to create new website for Italian Norwegian Chamber of Commerce in Oslo.
2013-PRESENT
NORWEGIAN LANGUAGE BLOG
Hønefoss, Norway
Created WordPress blog for Læringssenter in Ringerike with elegant theme and interactive communication between school, teachers and students in multiple languages.
2014-PRESENT
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Italy & Norway
Launched property management business across Italy and Norway. Eventually became Top 3 Airbnb host in Italy, managing properties and helping hosts optimize their listings.
2014
PUBLISHED "IMAGINE YOUR DREAM"
Amazon
Released "Imagine Your Dream" on Amazon - a book about core principles and rock-solid strategies for implementing change and achieving success.
2019
SPEAKER IN LONDON
London, UK
First major speaking engagement in London as invited host. Shared insights on entrepreneurship, multilingual marketing, and scaling businesses across Europe.
2024
KIRKEMOEN BARNEHAGE
Ringerike, Norway
Worked at Kirkemoen Skole (2024), contributing expertise in education and cultural integration.
October 2025-PRESENT
TYRIFJORD BARNE- OG UNGDOMSSKOLE
Tyrifjord, Vik - Norway
Currently working at Tyrifjord barne- og ungdomsskole, an Adventist church primary and secondary school near Vik, providing educational support and cultural integration services.
October 2025-PRESENT
SOLSTAD OG BO
Near Tyrifjord - Norway
Currently working at Solstad og Bu, a residential care facility for people with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues, providing support and community development services.
RECENT ARTICLES
How to Build a Multilingual Business
Strategies for scaling your business across language barriers.
The Future of Property Management
AI and automation trends shaping the hospitality industry.
Cultural Intelligence in Leadership
Why understanding culture is key to international success.
EXPERTISE
Languages
- English (Native)
- Italian (Native)
- French (Professional)
- Norwegian (Working)
- Spanish (Limited)
Business
- Property Management
- Airbnb Optimization
- Business Consulting
- Multilingual Marketing
- SEO & Copywriting
Education
- Teaching & Training
- Curriculum Development
- Online Learning
- Cultural Integration
- Public Speaking
Digital
- Web Development
- Content Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Google Analytics
- WordPress