Things I am doing and have done

I was born in southern Italy and have been living in Sweden since 2008. I have combined research, leadership and entrepreneurship throughout my career. I am currently focusing on investing in deep-tech, leadership education and coaching. Here is a summary of my current and past engagements.

Current
Investment
• Angel investor through own holding company
• Angel investor through Springboard Health Angels
• Investment Manager for Uppsala University Invest

Coaching
• Operate a fully owned advisory consulting practice focused on executive coaching, strategic guidance and leadership education. Here is more about it and how to work with me.
• Pursuing a Master of Science in Executive Coaching at Hult Ashridge, with accreditation at EMCC's Senior Practitioner Level expected in 2026.

Past
Academic & Commercial Background
• PhD in Physics with 10+ years bridging academic research and commercialization
• Founder and CEO of a medtech startup (successful exit via acquisition, 2022)
• Built strategic bridges between academia, industry, and investment communities
• External stakeholder representation and partnership development

Leadership & Governance
• CEO experience spanning 6+ years with P&L responsibility and board reporting
• Team building and scaling organizations to 10+ employees across hybrid work models
• Fundraising track record: $4.5M+ in private and public funding secured

Ecosystem Development
• Built and scaled a new European hub for deep tech ventures (DEEP Institute, ESMT Berlin)
• Created and financed activities through public/private funding mechanisms
• Supported leadership in scaling to hybrid setups with multiple physical international hubs
• Supported over 10 MEUR in early-stage startup investments