David I. Bassani

David I. Bassani is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy, venture capital investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC).1 Here's an overview of his background and career:

Education

Bassani has a strong educational foundation:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT Sloan)1
• Master of Science in International Management from ESADE Business & Law School1
• Exchange semester at University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business1
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi'1

Professional Experience

ZX Ventures

Bassani has held several positions at ZX Ventures, the investment and innovation arm of AB InBev:

• Investment Partner (January 2021 - April 2023)1
• Strategy Director (June 2019 - January 2021)1
• Portfolio Manager (July 2017 - June 2019)1
• Summer intern / Startup leader (June 2016 - August 2016)1

Previous Roles

• Consultant at Virtus Partners (October 2011 - December 2014)1
• Junior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting (October 2010 - September 2011)1
• Intern in the Asia-Pacific Team at Roubini Global Economics (June 2008 - September 2008)1

Expertise and Interests

Bassani is passionate about corporate strategy, VC investing, and corporate venture capital (CVC).1 He has cross-industry experience, with a deeper focus on the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food & Beverage sectors.1

Languages

He is proficient in multiple languages:

• Italian (native or bilingual proficiency)
• English (full professional proficiency)
• Spanish (full professional proficiency)
• Hebrew (elementary proficiency)1

David I. Bassani's diverse experience and educational background have positioned him as a respected professional in the fields of corporate strategy and venture capital investing.