Giuseppe Crippa was an Italian businessman, the self-made billionaire founder and Honorary Chairman of Technoprobe (BIT: TPRO), a major global manufacturer of probe cards (electro-mechanical interfaces used for testing semiconductor chips). Born in Robbiate, Italy, in 1935, his career is rooted in electrical engineering and a relentless pursuit of perfection.

Crippa joined SGS-ATES (which later became STMicroelectronics) in 1960, working successfully for over 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He held important global roles in production, processes, and quality management, developing expertise in the emerging field of semiconductor testing and wafer processing. This deep knowledge, coupled with an entrepreneurial drive, propelled him to start his own venture in his sixties.

Giuseppe Crippa's entrepreneurial act came late in his career: in 1993, just before retirement, he, along with his son Cristiano and administrative support from his wife Mariarosa Lavelli, founded a business for the production of probe cards. The company humbly began in their garage and attic in Merate, reminiscent of the early Silicon Valley startups.

In 1996, Technoprobe was formally established. Driven by Crippa's obsessive pursuit of perfection and technological passion, the company grew into a global leader in semiconductor testing solutions, becoming an indispensable supplier to the world's largest chip makers. The company successfully executed its IPO on the Borsa Italiana (BIT), securing the family's multi-billion euro fortune. His legacy is tied to the successful creation of a high-tech Italian enterprise that dominates a crucial niche of the global semiconductor supply chain. (Giuseppe Crippa passed away after 2021).

Giuseppe Crippa's social impact is structural, stemming from Technoprobe's critical role in ensuring the functionality and reliability of chips used in all modern electronics. The company is an essential supplier to the global semiconductor supply chain. His structural contribution is the successful creation of a high-tech manufacturing center in Italy, providing thousands of specialized engineering jobs.

His personal philanthropy (with his wife Mariarosa) supports numerous social, charitable, and community development initiatives, driven by a sense of gratitude toward the territory where he achieved success.

Giuseppe Crippa maintained the professional, pragmatic style of an engineer. His attire was formal and high-quality, reflecting his commitment to perfection and technical rigor. His life was dedicated to his company and his family.

Residing in Merate, Italy, his luxury was the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion euro fortune. His legacy is tied to his mastery of semiconductor testing and his commitment to high-tech manufacturing in Italy.