VCiNSIGHTS takes you inside the world of startups and tech companies shaping the future. Each short episode spotlights one standout company—what they do, why it matters, and the lessons behind their journey. Hosted by Riccardo Agostinelli, VCiNSIGHTS blends curation, storytelling, and investor-style analysis to give you sharp, accessible insights without the noise. From breakout AI players to the next generation of global startups, this is your go-to digest for understanding the companies transforming industries and creating tomorrow’s opportunities.

VCiNSIGHTS with Riccardo Agostinelli
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VCiNSIGHTS takes you inside the world of startups and tech companies shaping the future. Each short episode spotlights one standout company—what they do, why it matters, and the lessons behind their journey. Hosted by Riccardo Agostinelli, VCiNSIGHTS blends curation, storytelling, and investor-style analysis to give you sharp, accessible insights without the noise. From breakout AI players to the next generation of global startups, this is your go-to digest for understanding the companies transforming industries and creating tomorrow’s opportunities.
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Recent Episodes

July 31, 2023
E4: Come rendere più accessibile il Venture Capital con Antonella Grassigli, CEO e Co-Founder di Doorway
<p>Antonella Grassigli è CEO e Co-Founder di Doorway, una startup fondata con la missione di innovare il modo di raccogliere capitale delle startups e scaleups. Tramite una piattaforma fintech autorizzata da Consob, fornisce accesso diretto ad opportunità di investimento in venture capital, permettendo a chiunque di inserire questa asset class in portafoglio.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In questo episodio parliamo di:</p> <p>- Come Antonella si è appassionato all'ecosistema Startup&VentureCapital</p> <p>- Cosa è Doorway e come opera</p> <p>- Angels4women: imprenditoria femminile</p> <p>- Strategie di Angel Investing</p> <p>- Il ruolo che, secondo Antonella, deve avere il Venture Capital</p> <p><br></p> <p>Guarda l'episodio su YouTube:</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/oDLuo2cd7ss" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/oDLuo2cd7ss</a></p> <p>Follow Antonella Grassigli on LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonellagrassigli/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonellagrassigli/</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Spotify:</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4cosnqz1JitYhEeUfh2COr">https://open.spotify.com/show/4cosnqz1JitYhEeUfh2COr</a></p> <p>Subscribe on Apple Podcast:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/vcinsights-with-riccardo-agostinelli/id1695750105">https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/vcinsights-with-riccardo-agostinelli/id1695750105</a></p> <p>Follow VCiNSIGHTS on Instagram:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vcinsights_/">https://www.instagram.com/vcinsights_/</a></p> <p>Follow VCiNSIGHTS on TikTok:</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vcinsights?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@vcinsights?lang=en</a></p> <p>Follow Riccardo Agostinelli on LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricagostinelli/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricagostinelli/</a></p> <p>Follow Riccardo Agostinelli on Twitter:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ric_agostinelli">https://twitter.com/ric_agostinelli</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

July 17, 2023
E3: Nel cuore di uno Startup studio con Farhad Alessandro Mohammadi, CEO di Mamazen
<p>Farhad Alessandro Mohammadi è CEO di Mamazen Startup studio e IH1. Il suo è un percorso eclettico, forse caratteristico di quel tipo di menti brillanti che sfidano costantemente lo status quo. Frequenta l'istituto d'arte, poi si laurea in Ingegneria Meccanica, ma è appassionato di Sales. Quindi è direttore commerciale prima in Bakeca.it e poi in GLAMOO. Dal 2013 al 2018 co-fonda e guida fino alla exit Pony Zero.</p> <p>Nel 2018 dà vita a Mamazen, uno Startup Studio. Un'idea che aveva in testa da moltissimo tempo e nella quale ha condensato tutta la sua passione ed esperienza.</p> <p>Nell'episodio parliamo di:</p> <p>- Il percorso personale di Farhad</p> <p>- Cosa è, e cosa fa uno Startup studio</p> <p>- Come si valida un'idea e un mercato in Mamazen</p> <p>- Come vengono scelti i cofounder</p> <p>- Obiettivi e futuro di Mamazen</p> <p><br></p> <p>Guarda l'episodio su YouTube:</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/QHmyiviVgMo" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/QHmyiviVgMo</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Farhad on LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadalessandromohammadi/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadalessandromohammadi/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe on Spotify:</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4cosnqz1JitYhEeUfh2COr">https://open.spotify.com/show/4cosnqz1JitYhEeUfh2COr</a></p> <p><br>Subscribe on Apple Podcast:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/vcinsights-with-riccardo-agostinelli/id1695750105">https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/vcinsights-with-riccardo-agostinelli/id1695750105</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow VCiNSIGHTS on Instagram:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vcinsights_/">https://www.instagram.com/vcinsights_/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow VCiNSIGHTS on TikTok:</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vcinsights?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@vcinsights?lang=en</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Riccardo Agostinelli on LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricagostinelli/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricagostinelli/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Riccardo Agostinelli on Twitter:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ric_agostinelli">https://twitter.com/ric_agostinelli</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

July 10, 2023
E2: Un VC italiano in Silicon Valley - Irene Mingozzi, Senior Associate di Lombardstreet Ventures e Co-Autrice di Silicon Valley Dojo
<p>Irene Mingozzi, ad oggi Senior Associate di LombardStreet Ventures (Menlo Park, SF) e Co-Autrice di Silicon Valley Dojo, si laurea all'Università di Bologna nel 2009 e si appassiona al mondo delle Startup grazie ad un Professore universitario. Dopo aver lavorato per ART-ER in Italia fino al 2014, e aver fatto esperienze dirette in Startups occupandosi soprattuto di GTM strategies, nel 2015 si sposta in Silicon Valley. Si trasferisce con lo scopo di mettere in collegamento l'ecosistema della Bay Area con le startups seguite da ART-ER.</p> <p>Nel 2021 inizia la sua esperienza in Lombardstreet Ventures, una Venture Capital firm fondata da Massimo Sgrelli e Luigi Bajetti.</p> <p>Insieme al team di Lombardstreet è autrice di Silicon Valley dojo, nato per informare i Founders italiani su quelle che sono le principali dinamiche e best practices della Silicon Valley e innalzare il livello di informazione dell'intero ecosistema italiano.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Nell'episodio parliamo di:</p> <p>- Come opera Lombardstreet Ventures</p> <p>- Cosa si valuta di una startup in pre-seed o seed per commprenderne il potenziale</p> <p>- Trend del 2023: AI</p> <p>- Come nasce Silicon Valley Dojo, e con quale obiettivo</p> <p>- Quando è intelligente fondare una startup in Silicon Valley da Italiano</p> <p><br></p> <p>Guarda l'episodio su YouTube:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhpeYlb6wfY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhpeYlb6wfY</a></p> <p>Follow Silicon Valley Dojo:</p> <p><a href="https://siliconvalleydojo.substack.com/">https://siliconvalleydojo.substack.com/</a></p> <p>Follow Irene Mingozzi on LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenemingozzi/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenemingozzi/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Subscribe on Apple Podcast:</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/vcinsights-with-riccardo-agostinelli/id1695750105">https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/vcinsights-with-riccardo-agostinelli/id1695750105</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow VCiNSIGHTS on Instagram:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vcinsights_/">https://www.instagram.com/vcinsights_/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow VCiNSIGHTS on TikTok:</p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@vcinsights?lang=en">https://www.tiktok.com/@vcinsights?lang=en</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Riccardo Agostinelli on LinkedIn:</p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricagostinelli/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricagostinelli/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Riccardo Agostinelli on Twitter:</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/ric_agostinelli">https://twitter.com/ric_agostinelli</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p> </p> <p><br></p>
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