I am building teams, companies, and ecosystems that work because its about people.

From Building Restaurants to Building Ventures.

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I have built my life the same way I build companies: by doing, learning, and never waiting for perfect conditions. From five-star hotels to global corporations, I have led teams, created systems, and learned that businesses only work when it’s about people.
After years in headhunting, building high-performing teams for clients across Europe, I realized that recruiting leaders was never just about filling roles, it was about building ecosystems where people and purpose align.
Today, as co-founder of UniPrisma, I bring that same mindset to venture building: shaping an ecosystem where service meets strategy, and where human leadership scales into lasting impact.

Turning Innovation Into Fundable Ventures

UNIVCC University Venture Capital Coalition

Structuring the Capital Layer of University Venture Capital

Shaping The Future One Hire At A Time.

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Welcome to The Venture Kitchen.

A podcast, newsletter, and blog where ideas, people, and ventures are built from real ingredients: trust, teamwork, and doing the work.


This is where I share what it takes to build something meaningful.