Paolo Privitera
Investor, 1521 Ventures
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Paolo Privitera
Investor, 1521 Ventures
Speaker Videos & Media
![20 Lessons Learned in 20 Years in Silicon Valley – Paolo Privitera [English] – SMAU San Francisco](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iCCjY01tl7s/hqdefault.jpg)
Available Speaking Programs
Investing in The Age of AI
How AI Will Transform Events
Growth Hacking with AI
About Paolo Privitera
Paolo, proud husband and father of two, MIT MBA, is a global tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience, calling Silicon Valley home for the past 20 years. At 16, he founded his first Internet company in his hometown Venice in 1994. He has founded 6 companies, invested in over 100, and advised countless, including being an LP in 8 funds. He has raised over $300M across startups and funds. Paolo received 10 career awards, and 4 of his companies had an exit.
Paolo earned his U.S. citizenship in recognition of his distinguished skills and contributions to the tech and entrepreneurial sectors.
His latest company, Evensi, the world's largest events platform with over 200M events, 60M users, and 10M event organizers, was acquired by Events.com. They are preparing for a Nasdaq IPO following a recent $100M raise.
He actively mentors at 500 Startups, Create Cures Foundation, Google Launchpad, Alchemist, Health Wildcatters, and more.
Paolo is actively involved in M&A and Corporate Development, assisting companies with global scaling, fundraising, and achieving successful exits.
He is also the founding General Partner at 1521 Ventures, investing in exceptional startups and funds with a strong moat that tangibly enhance people’s lives.
He is passionate about giving back and helping others. His core values and assets include kindness, integrity, networking, speed, and resilience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Booking Paolo Privitera
Is Paolo Privitera a good fit for startup founder audiences?
Yes. He has founded six companies himself, invested in more than 100 others, and actively mentors founders through programs like 500 Startups, Google Launchpad, and Alchemist, giving him direct experience on both the founding and investing sides.
What is Paolo Privitera best known for?
He is best known for founding Evensi, which grew into the world's largest events platform with over 200 million events and 60 million users before being acquired by Events.com, and for now serving as founding General Partner at 1521 Ventures.
What makes Paolo Privitera different from other investor speakers?
His background spans founding six companies (four with exits), acting as an LP in eight funds, and raising over $300 million across startups and funds, giving him a rare combined founder-and-investor perspective.
What is Paolo Privitera's speaking fee?
Paolo Privitera's speaking fee is available upon request and depends on the event's location, date, format (in-person or virtual), and specific requirements. Contact Speak About AI for an exact quote for your event.
What topics does Paolo Privitera speak about?
Paolo Privitera speaks about Technology Investment, Event Technology, Startup Scaling, Venture Capital, and Global Expansion. Each keynote is customized to the audience and event.
Is Paolo Privitera available for virtual events?
Yes. Paolo Privitera is available for in-person keynotes as well as virtual presentations and webinars for distributed audiences.
Where is Paolo Privitera based, and does Paolo travel for events?
Paolo Privitera is based in San Francisco, California and is available for speaking engagements worldwide.
How do I book Paolo Privitera for my event?
Paolo Privitera is booked through Speak About AI, the AI-exclusive keynote speaker bureau. Share your event date, location, audience, and budget via the contact form, and the team will confirm Paolo's availability, provide exact pricing, and handle the contracting end to end.
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