Experience

Limenet

• Italy
• Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Milan, Lombardy, Italy Limenet is a deep tech benefit company that has patented an innovative technology for storing carbon dioxide in the form of calcium bicarbonates in seawater. Limenet aims to become an international player in CO2 storage through calcium bicarbonates. Limenet s.r.l. Benefit Corporation



Moffu Labs

• Italy
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Equity Partner

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  Milan, Lombardy, Italy Moffu Labs operates a brand-new seed financing model, where a group of highly selected and active partners, well recognized professionals in their respective industries, contribute invaluable experience and their aggregated C-level network, which spans the most dynamic and successful organizations. We combine two traditional seed financing models: like a fund, we invest as a single organization, but each partner can take an active role in the deal flow and in investment decisions, such as in… Show more Moffu Labs operates a brand-new seed financing model, where a group of highly selected and active partners, well recognized professionals in their respective industries, contribute invaluable experience and their aggregated C-level network, which spans the most dynamic and successful organizations. We combine two traditional seed financing models: like a fund, we invest as a single organization, but each partner can take an active role in the deal flow and in investment decisions, such as in club deals. In this way, start-ups benefit from direct access to the experience and network of investors who, in turn, find such a rewarding model of engagement truly intriguing. Show less



hlpy

• Italy
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder and Board Member

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  Milan, Lombardy, Italy Digital Roadside Assistance startup challenging the status-quo through a broad use of technology and a smart team.



Cariplo Factory

• Italy
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Innovation Advisor

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Milan Area, Italy I run Corporate Innovation with Cariplo Factory, one of the most relevant innovation hubs in Italy. We help corporates innovate with a hands-on approach.

• Partner

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Milan Area, Italy I have designed and I co-lead the growITup initiative. growITup is an Open Innovation platform co-founded by Cariplo Factory and Microsoft, aiming at fostering innovation in Italy supporting the growth of top Startups and helping Corporates Innovate. The growITup initiative is devised to aid the development of great, world-class Italian Startups and to land Go-Big investments, thanks to an associated 200M VC fund. www.growitup.it www.cariplofactory.it



Tech Italy Advocates

• Italy
• Information Technology & Services

• Founder

  • May 2018 - Present

  Milan Area, Italy Tech Italy Advocates is a not-for-profit network of tech leaders (startups, founders, entrepreneurs, ​investors, mentors, accelerators, policy makers and ​experts) working together to grow Italy into a leading global tech/startup hub internationally -We support the global growth of the Italian Tech sector/Startup ecosystem and our members -We connect our members with other global tech hubs through our global tech advocates family -We champion the sectors where Italy has a genuine… Show more Tech Italy Advocates is a not-for-profit network of tech leaders (startups, founders, entrepreneurs, ​investors, mentors, accelerators, policy makers and ​experts) working together to grow Italy into a leading global tech/startup hub internationally -We support the global growth of the Italian Tech sector/Startup ecosystem and our members -We connect our members with other global tech hubs through our global tech advocates family -We champion the sectors where Italy has a genuine competitive advantage -We facilitate collaboration across the Italian tech/startup ecosystem Show less



THRON

• Italy
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Angel investor and advisor

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  THRON is a next generation digital asset management solution. It's a SaaS enterprise business. It enables companies to efficiently centralize, control, distribute and assess their content in real-time, across all digital channels. We empower brands to leverage, streamline and maximize content through all stages of digital asset management. Thron raised 5.7M euros capital



Seedcamp

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor

  • May 2016 - Jan 2018

  London, United Kingdom Mentoring startups on Growth, internationalisation, Go to Market strategies



Microsoft

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Head of Skype Product Business Development

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2016

  London Delivered global partnerships to grow Skype's product footprint and drive monetization (partnering with global Payment providers to leading Search players, OEMs and Hollywood studios). Managed a multicultural team across different countries and multiple time-zones.



Skype

• United States
• Software Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head of EMEA Market Development

  • Jul 2010 - Mar 2014

  London Developed and executed go to market strategy in EMEA leveraging partnerships, marketing, PR and product. Delivered local and regional partnership to drive growth and revenue in top tier markets (partnering with operators, financial institutions, payment providers, OEMs, search players, retailers, …). Grew Russian business beyond saturation. Accountable for user growth and monetization in EMEA. Led a team across multiple countries.

• Market Development Director -EMEA

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2010

  London, United Kingdom Responsible for the development of Strategic Partnerships, Co-Marketing and Business Development activities in the EMEA region. Accountable for user growth and monetization in EMEA.

• General Manager Italy

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Milan Area, Italy In charge of the Italian operations; responsible for growth in Turkey. Accountable for revenue and active users growth. Set up local entity, hired team and led to double digit monthly growth driving Italy to country #2 in EMEA.



Parla.it (Orange)

• Chief Commercial Officer

  • Jul 2004 - Jan 2006

  Milan Area, Italy France Telecom’s Start-Up company, focused on Telephony over IP (VoIP) in the Italian market (B2C and B2B). Reporting to the CEO. In charge of sales and marketing, overseeing customer operations and sales administration. Managed team of 20+.



Freedomland - NTS Network Systems SPA

• Sales and Marketing Director

  • Apr 2000 - Aug 2004

  Milan Area, Italy Italian tech start up - Established in April ‘99, went public in April ’00, rebrands into NTS Network Systems, in 2004 NTS merges with the Eutelia Group (#4 fixed line telecom company). Managed team of 12+.



Henkel

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Manager Dixan / Senior Product Manager

  • Apr 1995 - Apr 2000

  Milan Area, Italy Henkel: One of Europe’s leading companies for the production of detergents, cosmetics and adhesives. 1997-2000 Marketing Manager Dixan (leading laundry brand in Italy). Accountable for Revenue (€180M) and market share. 1995-1997 Senior Product Manager Consumer Adhesives Accountable for Revenue (€50M) and market share.



Artsana Group

• Italy
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Product Manager

  • Sep 1993 - Mar 1995

  Como Area, Italy Chicco: One of the world’s top brands in the baby products market. 1,3 Billion € turnover (2001)