Ettore Leale

Ettore Leale is a seasoned business builder, investor, and venture capitalist with a diverse background in internet, software, and online education companies.

With a strong track record in growing companies from inception to scale, Ettore specializes in opening new markets, operational improvements, and driving transformative transactions.

Ettore co-founded a venture capital firm focusing on technology investments, with successful exits in companies like Matrimony.com, SVG Media, and Cloud Academy.

His extensive board of directors experience includes contributions in audit, risk, and compensation committees, and collaborating with CEOs on acquisitions and consolidations.

Prior to venture capital, Ettore advised on technology portfolio sales at Ashmore Group and led Yahoo's search engine business across multiple regions, significantly increasing revenue.

Ettore's career also includes launching digital products, opening new markets for various companies, and managing humanitarian programs for refugees.

His educational background encompasses a Directors' College program at Stanford Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BA in Economics & International Affairs from American University.

Ettore has held significant roles in organizations like Udemy, Education Technologies Index, expert.ai, SF Fire Credit Union, Xplorer Pacific, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

His expertise spans Venture Capital, Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Corporate Development, Go-to-market strategies, ESG Investments, Risk Management, and more.

Ettore's professional journey reflects a deep commitment to driving growth, innovation, and impact across various sectors.