
Startups
I'm on a dynamic, two-way journey that flows between entrepreneurship and angel investing. Today, I’m a proud member of Angel’s Den in London, an angel investor in four (very cool) start-ups, and an advisor and mentor to some of the most inspiring founders at top London incubators.
My path into angel investing was anything but conventional. In fact, it started almost by accident - which sounds absurd, I know. Who casually decides to invest their own money into high-risk ventures? Apparently, I did.
Back then, I was building my own startup and exploring the investor landscape to raise funds. A friend introduced me to a group of angel investors, and something clicked. I wasn’t just intrigued - I was hooked.
Investing is a fascinating mix of rigor and instinct. Sometimes it’s about spreadsheets and due diligence; other times, it’s about trusting your gut. But at its core, it’s always about people - building relationships with founders and understanding whether they truly grasp the journey ahead.
And when I get the chance to roll up my sleeves and help shape execution? That’s the real magic. It’s deeply rewarding - and honestly, a lot of fun.
Mentor
Techstars (2018 - Now)
Techstars is the leading worldwide startup accelerator. I am a mentor of the London based accelerator.
TechItalia:Lab Incubator (2017 - 2021)
London based incubator with an intensive mentor-led programme supporting Italian-speaking start-up that launch their ideas off the ground, accelerate their growth, and conquer English-speaking
markets. I am one of the historical mentors.
Virgin Startup (2018 - Now)
Virgin Group's not-for-profit organisation, helping entrepreneurs in England & Scotland to start, fund and scale
their business. I am a mentor in London.
Bright Sparks (2018 - 2019)
One of the ten mentors selected out of 120k employees worldwide to help start-ups in the #BrightSparks programme was run by Vodafone and Oxford University Innovation.