Massimo Vanzi

Massimo Vanzi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the technology and venture capital sectors. Currently serving on the Board of Directors at Axelera AI and as a Senior Advisor at CDP Venture Capital SGR, Vanzi provides consulting on semiconductors, electronics, software, and ICT. As a Startup Mentor and Advisor at FILSE BIC and a member of the Advisory Board for GiPStech, Vanzi supports emerging companies in these domains. With a long-standing role at Italian Angels for Growth, Vanzi contributes to selecting startup investment opportunities and holds a co-founder position at Genova High Tech. Vanzi's past engagements include serving as an Invited Independent Member of the Board of Directors at ELES SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT and as a Contract Professor at the University of Pavia. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in EECS from Stanford University and a Dr. Eng. in Electronics from Università degli Studi di Genova.