Giacomo Bastianelli

Giacomo Bastianelli is a seasoned executive with a strong background in bioinformatics and entrepreneurship.

With a PhD in Bioinformatics and specialized business training, Giacomo has excelled as both a venture capitalist (VC) and entrepreneur, founding and managing multiple biotech and high-tech companies.

His 15 years of experience in VC and as an Entrepreneur/CEO have equipped him with a diverse skill set for building, operating, and scaling life sciences startups, particularly in the realm of AI and software solutions in life sciences.

Giacomo's mission is to utilize his expertise to create value at the intersection of technology and biology, providing consultancy and advisory services to various companies and serving on boards.

His specialties include gene editing, agtech, oncology, bioinformatics, and more, with a focus on tech scouting, business planning, fundraising, and corporate development.

Education-wise, Giacomo has pursued studies at renowned institutions like Stanford University, INSEAD, HEC Paris, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Institut Pasteur, UC San Diego, and Università di Bologna, covering areas from entrepreneurship to bioinformatics and biotechnology.

Throughout his career, Giacomo has been associated with organizations like VIB, Agrilife Studio, Techstars, PROG VENTURES, Meiogenix, Sci-Brain, and more, where he has held roles ranging from Co-Founder & CEO to Mentor and Board Member.