Itali Collini

Itali Pedroni Collini

Itali Pedroni Collini is a Brazilian economist and investor who currently serves as an Operations Director at 500 Startups in San Francisco.3 She is also a Director at Potencia Ventures, an investment fund focused on social impact businesses in Brazil.4

Background

• Itali has a background in economics and an empathetic approach to investing.12
• She describes herself as a "curious economist, an empathetic investor and a democratic mentor".12
• Itali is a leader of the D&I and ESG task force at Emerging Venture Capital Fellows.6

Career Highlights

• As Operations Director at 500 Startups, Itali oversees operations for the company's Brazil office.3
• At Potencia Ventures, she invests in and supports social impact startups in Brazil.4
• Itali was featured as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Brazil in 2024, recognized as an executive to follow for inspiration.4

Impact and Influence

• Itali is known for her empathetic approach to investing and mentoring founders.12
• She has been featured on the "papo de kamelo" podcast, discussing her work in the Brazilian startup ecosystem.5
• Itali's leadership in D&I and ESG initiatives at Emerging Venture Capital Fellows demonstrates her commitment to creating a more inclusive and sustainable venture capital industry.6