Filiberto Secchi
Venice, Italy | [email protected] | https://www.filibertosecchi.com
Bricoleur & Polyglot
With 15 years of hands-on experience in finance and operations across European, US, and Chinese corporations, SMEs, startups, and investment funds, I specialize in optimizing operations and managing finances to drive impactful outcomes. Combining an entrepreneurial attitude and fluency in four languages, I bring a unique perspective to the table.
Work Experience
GitStart
Head of Operations & Finance | Feb 2023 - Current
IC based role covering operations, finance, and compliance. Provide support across business operations, to keep the wheels turning day to day.
- Rebuild finance and accounting operations from scratch.
- Implemented strong cyber security governance and obtained SOC2.
- Turned operations from a support function to an important compass.
Eqlaim
Founder | Jun 21 – Present
Launched Eqlaim, an innovative AI-driven insurtech venture focused on automating commercial insurance claims.
- Proactively cultivated strategic partnerships with carriers.
- Pivoted the business from a Business Interruption to Ocean Marine Cargo focus (more scalable opportunity).
DuanDuanZu - 短短租
Co-Founder & Software Engineer | Apr 19 – Apr 21 | Shanghai
Built and expanded a dynamic marketplace catering to short-term commercial and retail space bookings in China.
- Directly involved in all aspects of business development, finance, and tech.
- Reached over 15,000 users, and 500+ spaces in three cities.
Lun Partners
Investment Manager / Operating Partner | Mar 19 – Dec 20 | Shanghai
Drove and participated in the entire investment lifecycle with a fintech and insurtech focus from deal sourcing, and evaluation, to investment management.
- Advised portfolio companies with PR, sales/ops and financial management.
- Developed a comprehensive portfolio reporting portal for LPs.
Beida Jade Bird - 北大青鸟
Investment Manager & Executive Assistant | Mar 12 – Oct 17 | Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Headed the group’s corporate venture capital fund, overseeing all aspects of deal sourcing, evaluation, management, and structuring.
- Supported portfolio companies in all operational matters and ensured strategic alignment and compliance.
- Provided integral support for the reporting and financing activities of Hong Kong listed subsidiaries.
Languages
| English | Chinese | Italian | French |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native speaker | Advanced (C2) | Native speaker | Advanced (C1) |
Education
Edinburgh Napier University - Edinburgh, UK
BA Hons Business Studies with Finance
Topics in finance, and management. Dissertation - CAPM in the Shanghai Stock Exchange