Federico Pirola

𝐒𝐈𝐀 - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 runs hands-on angel investor training programs designed for professionals who want to start investing in startups, or sharpen their existing investing skills alongside a global network of peers. Our “learning-by-doing” methodology puts participants at the center of real investment decisions. Through a structured, guided process, they evaluate live deals, join due diligence teams, and invest real capital. Along the way, they gain deep, practical experience in every step of the angel investing journey, from sourcing and screening to negotiating and closing. SIA attracts a diverse community of angel investors, VCs, family offices, and other investment professionals who want to enhance their practice and collaborate across borders. We are the European counterpart to Mossy Ventures’ flagship program, the Seattle Angel Conference (SAC), which has been growing investor and founder ecosystems in the U.S. since 2012. To date, the program has trained 1,000+ angel investors and supported over 1,800 startups, with alumni collectively investing over $300 million into early-stage companies around the world.

We offer strategic consultancy services tailored on your unique challenges, opportunities, strengths and goals, with the objective of helping you achieve sustainable growth. Our approach focuses on unlocking the potential of the people in your organization, as well as leveraging on the power of collaboration within a strong ecosystem of players.

𝐒𝐈𝐀 - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 runs hands-on angel investor training programs designed for professionals who want to start investing in startups, or sharpen their existing investing skills alongside a global network of peers. Our “learning-by-doing” methodology puts participants at the center of real investment decisions. Through a structured, guided process, they evaluate live deals, join due diligence teams, and invest real capital. Along the way, they gain deep, practical experience in every step of the angel investing journey, from sourcing and screening to negotiating and closing. SIA attracts a diverse community of angel investors, VCs, family offices, and other investment professionals who want to enhance their practice and collaborate across borders. We are the European counterpart to Mossy Ventures’ flagship program, the Seattle Angel Conference (SAC), which has been growing investor and founder ecosystems in the U.S. since 2012. To date, the program has trained 1,000+ angel investors and supported over 1,800 startups, with alumni collectively investing over $300 million into early-stage companies around the world.

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.