Marco Torregrossa
CEO and Chairman of the Board at Euro Freelancers- Claim this Profile
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Tom Antonissen
I've known Marco as an entrepreneur before the term became fashionable, he has always impressed me with his drive, knowledge and network. I would definitely recommend working with him, and hope I will do so soon again myself!
Francisco Flores Albacete
I worked with Marco for several years on projects at EPE and found him an excellent communicator and networker. During those years, he successfully presented creative ideas and communicated the benefits for the organisation and the partners. He successfully developed and implemented several projects that have resulted in increased value and income for the organisation. He coordinated projects which involved numerous people and his ability to work collaboratively while guiding the project quickly and effectively was outstanding. He is a very engaged and hard working person and has an excellent knowledge of issues and EU policies.
Dusan Sevic
I worked several times with Marco on joint EPE and REC projects and activities. Marco is sharp, punctual, proactive, and with good diplomatic skills; having at the same time a nice temperament and good sense of humor, which makes it pleasant to work with. I am looking forward to working together on our forthcoming joint project.
Tom Antonissen
I've known Marco as an entrepreneur before the term became fashionable, he has always impressed me with his drive, knowledge and network. I would definitely recommend working with him, and hope I will do so soon again myself!
Francisco Flores Albacete
I worked with Marco for several years on projects at EPE and found him an excellent communicator and networker. During those years, he successfully presented creative ideas and communicated the benefits for the organisation and the partners. He successfully developed and implemented several projects that have resulted in increased value and income for the organisation. He coordinated projects which involved numerous people and his ability to work collaboratively while guiding the project quickly and effectively was outstanding. He is a very engaged and hard working person and has an excellent knowledge of issues and EU policies.
Dusan Sevic
I worked several times with Marco on joint EPE and REC projects and activities. Marco is sharp, punctual, proactive, and with good diplomatic skills; having at the same time a nice temperament and good sense of humor, which makes it pleasant to work with. I am looking forward to working together on our forthcoming joint project.
Tom Antonissen
I've known Marco as an entrepreneur before the term became fashionable, he has always impressed me with his drive, knowledge and network. I would definitely recommend working with him, and hope I will do so soon again myself!
Francisco Flores Albacete
I worked with Marco for several years on projects at EPE and found him an excellent communicator and networker. During those years, he successfully presented creative ideas and communicated the benefits for the organisation and the partners. He successfully developed and implemented several projects that have resulted in increased value and income for the organisation. He coordinated projects which involved numerous people and his ability to work collaboratively while guiding the project quickly and effectively was outstanding. He is a very engaged and hard working person and has an excellent knowledge of issues and EU policies.
Dusan Sevic
I worked several times with Marco on joint EPE and REC projects and activities. Marco is sharp, punctual, proactive, and with good diplomatic skills; having at the same time a nice temperament and good sense of humor, which makes it pleasant to work with. I am looking forward to working together on our forthcoming joint project.
Tom Antonissen
I've known Marco as an entrepreneur before the term became fashionable, he has always impressed me with his drive, knowledge and network. I would definitely recommend working with him, and hope I will do so soon again myself!
Francisco Flores Albacete
I worked with Marco for several years on projects at EPE and found him an excellent communicator and networker. During those years, he successfully presented creative ideas and communicated the benefits for the organisation and the partners. He successfully developed and implemented several projects that have resulted in increased value and income for the organisation. He coordinated projects which involved numerous people and his ability to work collaboratively while guiding the project quickly and effectively was outstanding. He is a very engaged and hard working person and has an excellent knowledge of issues and EU policies.
Dusan Sevic
I worked several times with Marco on joint EPE and REC projects and activities. Marco is sharp, punctual, proactive, and with good diplomatic skills; having at the same time a nice temperament and good sense of humor, which makes it pleasant to work with. I am looking forward to working together on our forthcoming joint project.
Credentials
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E-Resident of Estonia
e-ResidencyOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
TEDx (Moscow and Leuven) Speaker
TED ConferencesApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Co-Host of Legal Hackers in Brussels
Legal HackersJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Accredited lobbyist to the European Parliament
European ParliamentJun, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
First aider and paramedic rescue operator
Croce Rossa ItalianaJan, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Euro Freelancers
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Belgium
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and Chairman of the Board
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Jan 2010 - Present
Euro Freelancers is a curated marketplace for fundraising services on-demand and an investment firm into technologies enabling network effects. We match pre-screened freelance fundraisers with projects spanning various industries and geographical locations. Euro Freelancers is a curated marketplace for fundraising services on-demand and an investment firm into technologies enabling network effects. We match pre-screened freelance fundraisers with projects spanning various industries and geographical locations.
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Y Combinator
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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700 & Above Employee
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Startup Mentor
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Jan 2021 - Present
I’m mentoring European startups entering the Y Combinator program, with colleagues from Berlin, London, Paris, Vienna, Helsinki and San Francisco. We make investments ranging from €200k to €2M into entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s leading deeptech. We provide founders with resources to scale their companies, hire an executive team, and we invest into their later stage rounds. I’m mentoring European startups entering the Y Combinator program, with colleagues from Berlin, London, Paris, Vienna, Helsinki and San Francisco. We make investments ranging from €200k to €2M into entrepreneurs building tomorrow’s leading deeptech. We provide founders with resources to scale their companies, hire an executive team, and we invest into their later stage rounds.
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World Economic Forum
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Contributor at the Global Future Council on New Network Technologies
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Jun 2020 - Present
The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Councils are the world’s foremost interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to promoting innovative thinking to shape a sustainable and inclusive future for all. The network convenes more than 800 of the most relevant and knowledgeable thought leaders from academia, government, business and civil society, grouped in expertise-based, thematic councils. The World Economic Forum’s Global Future Councils are the world’s foremost interdisciplinary knowledge network dedicated to promoting innovative thinking to shape a sustainable and inclusive future for all. The network convenes more than 800 of the most relevant and knowledgeable thought leaders from academia, government, business and civil society, grouped in expertise-based, thematic councils.
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Xamk - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
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Finland
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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University Lecturer
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Jun 2019 - Present
I have designed and teach Europe’s first master level course on "Digital Platforms: Designing Two-Sided Markets from APIs to Network Effects". This course is aimed at students and entrepreneurs to operate effectively in platform business environments by providing a set of immediately actionable tools and techniques to build, scale and govern their own digital platforms and marketplaces. I have designed and teach Europe’s first master level course on "Digital Platforms: Designing Two-Sided Markets from APIs to Network Effects". This course is aimed at students and entrepreneurs to operate effectively in platform business environments by providing a set of immediately actionable tools and techniques to build, scale and govern their own digital platforms and marketplaces.
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Innovation Manager
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Investments Lead
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Apr 2011 - Present
Innovation Manager Ltd is a funding consultancy and business incubator based in Finland. For them I'm leading an international network of 50+ fundraisers whose task is to secure private equity investments for companies seeking growth capital worldwide. Our dedicated fundraisers are skilled in connecting you with potential investors, orchestrating impactful fundraising campaigns, negotiating and closing deals on your behalf in numerous regions across the globe. Innovation Manager Ltd is a funding consultancy and business incubator based in Finland. For them I'm leading an international network of 50+ fundraisers whose task is to secure private equity investments for companies seeking growth capital worldwide. Our dedicated fundraisers are skilled in connecting you with potential investors, orchestrating impactful fundraising campaigns, negotiating and closing deals on your behalf in numerous regions across the globe.
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Airbnb
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Affairs Advisor
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
Airbnb operates a global online marketplace focused on short-term homestays and experiences. As part of the European Sharing Economy Coalition, I’ve advised the head of public policy and senior management on their regulatory affairs and governmental relations strategy both in Brussels and Washington DC. Airbnb operates a global online marketplace focused on short-term homestays and experiences. As part of the European Sharing Economy Coalition, I’ve advised the head of public policy and senior management on their regulatory affairs and governmental relations strategy both in Brussels and Washington DC.
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Netflix
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Affairs Advisor
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
Netflix is an on-demand streaming service and production company offering a variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, and documentaries. As part of the European Sharing Economy Coalition, I’ve advised the head of public policy and senior management on their regulatory affairs and governmental relations strategy both in Brussels and Washington DC. Netflix is an on-demand streaming service and production company offering a variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, and documentaries. As part of the European Sharing Economy Coalition, I’ve advised the head of public policy and senior management on their regulatory affairs and governmental relations strategy both in Brussels and Washington DC.
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Tinder
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United States
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Software Development
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400 - 500 Employee
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Public Affairs Advisor
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Jun 2014 - Jan 2020
Tinder is an online dating and geosocial networking application. As part of the European Sharing Economy Coalition, I’ve advised the head of public policy and senior management on their regulatory affairs and governmental relations strategy both in Brussels and Washington DC. Tinder is an online dating and geosocial networking application. As part of the European Sharing Economy Coalition, I’ve advised the head of public policy and senior management on their regulatory affairs and governmental relations strategy both in Brussels and Washington DC.
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European Forum of Independent Professionals
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Belgium
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Public Policy Offices
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Secretary General
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2019
EFIP is a European not-for-profit collaboration of national associations which represents over 11 million of independent professionals at EU level through research, advocacy and campaigning. EFIP mission is to strive for European policy, business and social environment to become more conducive to the independent and self-employed way of working, in both the private and public sectors. EFIP is a European not-for-profit collaboration of national associations which represents over 11 million of independent professionals at EU level through research, advocacy and campaigning. EFIP mission is to strive for European policy, business and social environment to become more conducive to the independent and self-employed way of working, in both the private and public sectors.
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Burson-Marsteller
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Consultant
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Aug 2004 - Jul 2006
Consultant in the world’s largest public affairs and strategic communications agency. Full support to lobbying activities on energy issues and organisation of awareness raising campaigns on healthcare topics. Part of the public relations task force organising the Moscow 2012 Olympic Games bid for the Russian government. Consultant in the world’s largest public affairs and strategic communications agency. Full support to lobbying activities on energy issues and organisation of awareness raising campaigns on healthcare topics. Part of the public relations task force organising the Moscow 2012 Olympic Games bid for the Russian government.
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European Commission
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Belgium
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Policy Officer
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Dec 2002 - Mar 2004
Temporary officer in charge of sustainable tourism and digital single market in DG Enterprise of the European Commission. Temporary officer in charge of sustainable tourism and digital single market in DG Enterprise of the European Commission.
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United Nations Peacekeeping
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United States
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International Affairs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Blue Helmet (civilian personnel)
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Mar 2002 - Oct 2002
Assisting officer in the East African Office of Mission Support, department of procurement for food supplies. Assisting officer in the East African Office of Mission Support, department of procurement for food supplies.
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Education
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2003 - 2004
University of Westminster
Master of Arts, Diplomacy and International Relations -
2000 - 2000
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen
Erasmus Certificate, Law -
1997 - 2002
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Bachelor in Law, International Public and Private Law, EU Law -
2003 - 2003
Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Дипломатическая Aкадемия Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации)
Postgraduate Certificate on Contemporary Russian Culture and Politics, Diplomacy and International Relations
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