Angel Investor

I have been supporting multiple ventures within the e-commerce, fintech and tech industries in Southeast Asia (Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia) and Europe (Italy)

Investor

Nana Bianca

I have been a mentor for several startups that joined the Hubble Accelleration Program of Nana Bianca (Italia Rimborso, Sfridoo)

Mentor

Lifepal

(Exited, merged with Roojai)

Due to my passion for digital distribution and fintech I started Lifepal, the #1 Marketplace for Insurance in Indonesia. In less than 4 years, Lifepal became:
#1 in terms of D2C MV retail monthly GWP
#1 in terms of monthly online traffic (4+ million visits/month)
#1 in terms of social media followers (1+ million)

I have been responsible to design and build Lifepal own Content Management and Order Management Systems to host the Indonesia’s biggest inventory of insurance products online. Together with 100+ talented team players, we launched in less than 3 year 20+ insurance partners online and processed 50K+ policies, offering the best customer experience in the country (highest Google rating).

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Lazada Group

Reporting to the Group CCO and working directly with the regional CPO and the product and tech teams. I lead the design and implementation of the product roadmaps with the CEOs and CCOs of the 6 countries of Lazada group (SG, TH, ID, MY, PH, VN).

As I played an important role during the process of sale and integration with Alibaba Group, I was selected to be part of the team that launched the first integrated project between Alibaba and Lazada, under the direct supervision of Daniel Zhang, Alibaba Group CEO.

Main Achievements:
- Designed product roadmap with c-level teams across 5 countries
- Launched Alibaba Seller Center for 60K sellers and 10+ million SKUs
- Launched Online flagship shops for 10+ Global brands generating 100+ million in GMV
- Restructured the group sales department (200+ people regionally & 1000+ people locally)

Vice President of Product Strategy

Reporting to the Country (TH) COO. I oversaw developing the logistics department for the company to fulfill 60K orders/day across Thailand and serve as a pickup provider to 1K+ online sellers. I was also heavily involved in the development of a warehouse facility and system that could store 200k+ SKUs and fulfill 20k+ orders/day.

Main Achievements:
- Managed a team of 200+ people in logistics and operations
- Scaled up Lazada logistics, from 10K to 60K orders/day across Thailand
- Developed partnerships with logistic partners, including the digitalization of Thai Post
- Supported the development of LEX, Lazada own logistics, to 100+ delivery trucks and 1K+ motorbikes

Head of Logistics

Reporting to the Country (TH) CCO, I lead the development of the category of home appliances in Thailand with a team of 6, increasing GMV by 3X in 12 months.

Main Achievements:
- Increased the revenues of the category by more than 3 times
- Launched 20+ global brands online (Philips, Haier, Nestle, etc.)
- Developed and launch 10 white label products, with production in China
- Developed SOP for marketing and onsite best practices across 5 countries
- Coordinated multimillion dollar budget campaigns on Google, Facebook and Mobile

Category Manager

Westwing

As a supply chain manager in Westwing, I contributed to reduce costs and delivery lead time while improving cross-docking processes for fast moving and bulky products.

Supply Chain Manager

Experienced VP of Product Strategy & COO | Fintech & E-commerce Expert | Founder & Investor | Driving Growth in SEA & Italy

🚀 VP of Product Strategy (5 Years) | 🛍️ Chief Operating Officer (5 Years) | 🔍 Fintech & E-commerce Expert (12+ Years)

I am a fintech and e-commerce investor and mentor, with over 10 years of experience in leading and scaling innovative companies in Southeast Asia and Europe. I have a deep understanding of market needs, product strategy, and operational excellence, as well as a passion for digital distribution and financial inclusion.

I co-founded and led as COO Lifepal, the #1 marketplace for insurance in Indonesia, until we successfully exited and merged with Roojai in December 2023. We achieved remarkable growth and customer satisfaction, becoming the leader in online traffic, social media followers, and D2C monthly GWP. 

Latest accomplishments:
# Launched 2 companies in SEA
# Raised USD 15 million with 2 seed and 2 Series A investments
# Part of the team that built Lazada, the 1st unicorn in SEA (exited)
# Launched 20+ global brands online in SEA (Philips, Nescafe, Ray-Ban, etc.)
# Launched the Alibaba Seller Center in SEA, to serve more than 60K sellers
# Managed a team of 200+ people to run warehousing and logistics for Lazada Thailand

Nicolo R.

Andrea Toponi

Cyberangels

• Founded Cyberangels to empower startups and SMBs in managing cyber risks effectively.  
• Developed an AI-based automated engine for non-intrusive risk assessments, enhancing cybersecurity without compromising data.  
• Implemented a gamification maturity framework, resulting in improved compliance and reduced data breach risks.  
• Achieved significant client satisfaction, evidenced by case studies showcasing successful outcomes for various businesses.

CEO & Founder

Startupbootcamp Italy

Startup Mentor

Digix srl

Founding Board Member (Exited 🚀)

CEO & Co-founder

Apta Solutions (Tricise Group)

Investor & Board Member (Exited 🚀)

Allinance srl

(Merged with Digix in 2020) 

Allinance has been the first Italian Microsoft PPM Gold Partner.

Allinance has worked side by side with customers introducing Project Portfolio Management (PPM) solutions based on the right technology that best fits with customer's expectations.  

By providing qualified professional services, creating custom solutions and vertical add-on, we have facilitated Project Management, PMO and Executive in the fast adoption of PPM tools. 

In the last years Allinance has become one of the main actors in the implementation of PPM platform in Italy, Switzerland and Spain.

CEO & Co-founder (Acquired ❤️)

Allinance Iberia

Has been such a valuable experience! Starting new markets abroad is never easy. The pandemic definitely shut this business down. But it has been a great journey!

Managing Partner (Failed😑)

Action Network

Partner

Skylab Italia

Responsible in cost and revenue in the start-up consulting Business Unit. Main responsibilities:
- Business Unit's strategic planning  
- Business model definition 
- Product and Services portfolio definition and management
- Business development
- Sales management
Facts:
- financial management
- business development, 
- program management,
- resource management,
- accounting
- market scouting
- partner network development

Partnership achieved: Microsoft, CA, ProjectObjects, Bip.

Customers: Edison, Eni e&p, Fiat Group, Chrysler Group, Saipem, Techint, Bennet, Ferrari Gestione Sportiva, Intesa San Paolo, Mediobanca, Politecnico di Milano, ...

Head of Project Management Solutions business unit

Kelyan Project.Net

- Project Manager and Senior Consultant in Microsoft EPM Solution (Project Server since 2003, Project Portfolio Server).
- Managment of customer sponsors and project stakeholders to gain the right commitment to projects. 
- Analysis and design of EPM / PPM process models and tools

Main managed projects:
- Generali SI
- Intesa San Paolo MOI
- Seat Pagine Gialle DITP
- Italtel MP&S
- Agusta Westland Risk Management
- Mose Risk Management

Senior Risk Management Consultant | Senior PPM Consultant

Risk Management officer
PMO assistant for Nigeria/Egypt projects area

CEO & Founder @ Cyberangels | Cybersecurity, Compliance and AI

"Thousands, millions of individuals work, produce, and save despite everything we (politics) can do to hassle them, obstruct them, and discourage them.
It is a pure mission, a clear vision that drives them, not just the thirst for money. The taste and pride in seeing their own company thrive, gain credibility, inspire trust in an ever-expanding clientele, expand facilities, and beautify premises are just as powerful motivators for progress as profit.
If this were not the case, it would be hard to explain why there are entrepreneurs who devote all their energy and invest all their capital into their businesses, often for far more modest returns than they could surely and comfortably achieve in other ventures."

Who am I? 
I am a father of two children, passionate about helping people succeed with technology. I have a strong professional background built over 18 years by interacting with customers and solving their problems. 
I am a 3x-founder, the first of which I started ten years ago, generating over $50 million in revenue.

Why should people listen to me?
I have firsthand experience with the solutions I propose, and I want to share the lessons I've learned to help people save time and money while focusing on their business challenges. 
My goal is to create a better business ecosystem where providers and customers work together as true partners to achieve valuable results. 
I prioritize sharing value rather than promoting products.

What am I passionate about?
Connecting people with technology to solve problems has always been my goal since I started my career. As a company founder, I found it crucial to create a close-knit culture where employees and customers are treated as part of a unique inner circle. 
You can expect to see this approach reflected in any conversation we have.

What will I do for people?
Sharing the value and lessons I've learned is how I feel confident in marking my professional journey. 
I offer free mentorship time to everyone, so let's have a talk.

CEO & Co-Founder

😫 You know how devastating it can be for a company of any size to suffer a cyber attack? Crazy expensive especially for startups and SMBs. 

😒 As a founder and CEO who has experienced a cyber attack firsthand, I know well. That's why I'm committed to sharing my knowledge with fellow entrepreneurs and business leaders.

😡 And if you were told to buy this super techy tool or the other one, you're just wasting time, money, and making your brand look bad. You need a better way.

✔️ It's time for you to prioritize cybersecurity in your organizations, to empower your teams to effectively manage cyber risks without feeling overwhelmed.

🎉 That's where Cyberangels comes in! We've cracked the code with a method that works all year round, allowing you to reduce the risk of data breaches and compliance fines with an AI-based automated engine and the award-winning gamification maturity framework. 

🎯 Our Solution:

We perform automated external non-intrusive risk assessments, so you are not requested to share access to your data and infrastructure with us.‍

Then you get the best plan to enhance your cybersecurity and compliance, according to your maturity level, team capacity and budget constraints.

📈 Results: Don't just take our word for it. Check out our case study on how we helped our startups and SMBs

💼 My Story: As the Founder & CEO of Cyberangels, I've seen it all when it comes to startups and SMBs cyber risk and compliance. I know what works and what doesn't. That's why I'm dedicated to helping companies like yours.

🔗 Let's Connect: If you're ready to ditch the hackers and level up your enterprise security & compliance, hit me up! Drop me a message or connect with me here on LinkedIn. Let's make magic happen together!

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