Itali Collini

Itali Pedroni Collini is a Brazilian economist and investor with extensive experience in the startup and impact investment ecosystem. She currently serves as a Principal at Potencia Ventures, leading their work in Brazil by investing in early-stage education and employability startups.1

Professional Background:

• Previously spent 3 years as Director of Operations at 500 Global in Brazil, where she designed and managed acceleration programs1
• Has experience in ESG consulting and social impact lending at SITAWI
• Worked in trading at HSBC, credit analysis at Standard & Poor's, and M&A at Landmark - Alantra Group1

Notable Achievements:

• Co-founded 3 social initiatives focusing on research, activism, and labor market opportunities for women, Afro-Brazilians, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities1
• Delivered a TEDx talk in Campinas in 20181
• Listed among Emerging Women Investors in Latin America by LAVCA in 20201
• Recognized as one of the 10 most outstanding women in open innovation in Brazil by Future Dojo and B2mamy in 20211

Recent Recognition: In January 2024, she was included in the 2023 list of notable professionals by her organization.2