Lorenzo Franzi

Lorenzo Franzi, Founding Partner at the Italian Founders Fund, is reshaping Italy's startup scene through a founder-first approach. He discusses the importance of empathy in investment strategies and emphasizes the unique triad of Italian, diaspora, and inbound startups. Lorenzo shares insights on navigating regulatory hurdles and why Italy's moment as a venture capital powerhouse is now. He advocates for a concentrated portfolio strategy and stresses that the focus should shift from unicorn chasing to building an impactful ecosystem that supports local founders.