About
I’m an investor and innovator with a track record of building and scaling early-stage products and venture portfolios. As Partner at Launch Factory, I lead venture and studio investments across AI, Healthcare, and B2B productivity, driving value creation for founders and corporate partners alike. My work blends the rigor of venture investing with the hands-on approach of a startup operator — from deal sourcing and due diligence to portfolio support, fundraising, and corporate partnership development. Previously, I launched and scaled startups across Europe, including leading a VC-backed B2B SaaS company through multiple fundraising rounds. I’ve built new digital divisions for public companies, opened international investment offices, and forged partnerships with Fortune 500 corporations and world-class universities.
Experience
Partner | Seed and Studio Investments
Launch Factory · San Diego, California, United States
Present
Lead investment committee and oversee due diligence for all venture and studio investments. Developed investment theses in Healthcare, AI, Computer Vision, and Workforce Productivity. Built a network of exited founders, C-level executives, and follow-on VCs to support portfolio companies. Supported founders through fundraising, investor readiness, and advisor recruitment. Raised new capital and expanded the LP base; structured and managed co-investment partnerships with Fortune 500s. Partnered with a publicly traded corporation to develop joint innovation and market opportunities.
Partner in Residence
Techstars · San Francisco, California, United States
San Diego Chair
Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs of Southern California · San Diego
Managing Partner
Ovolab · London, United Kingdom
European seed investor and tech company focused on early-stage software and digital ventures. Opened the firm’s UK office to access Europe’s most active startup ecosystems. Built sourcing pipelines through partnerships with the University of Oxford, London accelerators, and innovation hubs. Evaluated and led early-stage investments in software and digital media startups.
Head of Digital
The Irish News · Belfast, United Kingdom
British and Irish media conglomerate. Led 10× digital audience growth through new product launches and editorial transformation. Developed and implemented a digital monetization model integrating legacy and online advertising. Drove cross-functional digital transformation initiatives across multiple publications. Left to join a graduate program at Stanford Business School.
General Manager
D-Share - Next Generation Publishing · Milan Area, Italy
[Acquired by ENI] Scaled the company to 50+ employees and $5M+ in annual revenue. Doubled revenue annually by launching new B2B products and acquiring flagship clients including Walt Disney, Condé Nast, and The Huffington Post. Oversaw operations, P&L, sales, and product strategy; guided the company to successful VC funding,
Sr. Product Manager - Digital Newsstand
Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso · Milan Area, Italy
Launched a suite of digital products reaching millions of users and generating $10M+ in new revenue. Drove mobile and tablet innovation for one of Italy’s largest media groups. Established partnerships with Apple, Samsung, Vodafone to support growth.
Product Manager - Digital Entertainment
Project Manager
Product Manager Associate
Mobile and Internet Specialist
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Master's degree, Business
Northeastern University
Management of Information Systems, Business Administration
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Master, International Management
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Economia Aziendale, Business Administration
LIUC - Università Cattaneo
Economia Aziendale - Sistemi informativi, Business Administration
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