A few good reasons to reach out.
Three kinds of work. Read to find your context.
The brand work I know best.
Brand strategy, repositioning, category development, distribution, retail performance, European market entry.
Twenty-five years with Diesel, Aēsop, Eastpak, Reflex, and the companies I founded. The problems tend to repeat. The solutions rarely do.
martignoni.matteo@gmail.comTwo companies worth a closer look.
NOVA is an AI experience company building a proprietary platform for museums and cultural institutions. Officina degli Estratti develops high-end cosmetic ingredients from certified Parmesan animal byproducts, with an AI-driven quality and standardisation platform.
Both have structured business plans and a clear path forward. Both are registered as Italian innovative startups.
We are looking for partners who can strengthen our governance, not only provide capital. If the work interests you, I am open to a conversation.
martignoni.matteo@gmail.comResidency through innovation.
The Italian government's Investor Visa programme allows extra-EU nationals to apply for an Italian residency permit through a qualifying investment in an Italian innovative startup.
Both NOVA and Officina degli Estratti are structured to qualify. If you are exploring this route, an investment in either company could open that path.
This is not legal or financial advice. The official framework and eligibility requirements are governed by the Italian Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy. The conversation I can offer is about the investment itself.
martignoni.matteo@gmail.com