Andrea Febbraio

Andrea Febbraio is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and venture builder with a track record of successful exits in the tech industry. Through investments in companies like AdEspresso, Sellbrite, and LeadsBridge, he has achieved notable returns, with $500 million exits so far. Andrea co-founded Teads, which was acquired by Altice for $308 million, and Ebuzzing, now known as Teads, where he grew revenues from 0 to $500 million, expanding the business across 25 offices and 18 countries. His expertise extends to blockchain, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, DeFi, and DAO, with early investments in Ethereum at 8 euros in 2014.

As a co-author of books like 'Viral Video: Content is King, Distribution is Queen' and 'Buzz Marketing Nei Social Media,' Andrea has also shared his knowledge through international speaking engagements at prestigious events like Cannes Lions Advertising Festival and Dmexco Cologne. He is a senior lecturer at well-known institutions like London Business School, IE Business Madrid, and SDA Bocconi, covering topics related to entrepreneurship and digital marketing. Additionally, Andrea's diverse skill set includes being a certified professional pizza chef, personal trainer, and hypnotist.

Andrea Febbraio's venture builder and investor portfolio showcase a mix of successful exits, active investments, and some failed ventures. Among his successful exits are AdEspresso, Hej!, XINGU, AtomikAd, Sellbrite, 30Secondstofly, LeadsBridge, and Avocode. He is actively involved in ventures such as Hootsuite, Blume, Fitprime, and others. Despite some failed ventures like Chupamobile and Shareroot, Andrea's resilience and strategic acumen have been pivotal in his overall success.

Education-wise, Andrea studied Economics and Marketing at Università Federico II and Università Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico II. He also enriched his knowledge by attending courses at 24Ore Business School. His professional journey includes roles such as Chairman, Investor, Co-Founder, and CEO in various companies within the tech and advertising sectors. Andrea's vast experience and expertise make him a sought-after figure in the entrepreneurial and investment landscape.