Filiberto Secchi
+39 3757381019
filibertosecchi@gmail.com
Venice, Italy
Operations & Finance Leader | Multilingual Problem-Solver
With 15+ years in finance and operations across European, US, and Chinese markets, I bring versatile expertise to organizations at all stages. My experience spans startups, SMEs, investment funds, and established corporations, with a focus on optimizing operations and financial management. Fluent in four languages and with an entrepreneurial mindset, I bridge cultural and operational gaps to drive sustainable growth.
Experience
GitStart (YC S19)
February 2023 – Present
Head of Operations & Finance
Remote
- Rebuilt financial and accounting operations from the ground up, creating sustainable infrastructure
- Implemented robust cybersecurity practices and successfully secured SOC2 certification
- Elevated operations from a support function to a strategic driver of business growth
DuanDuanZu - 短短租
April 2019 - April 2021
Founder
Shanghai, China
- Led all aspects of business development, financial management, and technology strategy
- Scaled to 15,000+ users and 500+ spaces across three Chinese cities
- Successfully navigated China’s complex business environment as a foreign entrepreneur
Lun Partners
March 2019 - December 2020
Investment Manager / Operating Partner
Shanghai, China
- Developed a streamlined portfolio reporting system, enhancing transparency for investors
- Provided hands-on support to portfolio companies with PR, operations, and financial management
- Built strategic partnerships to accelerate portfolio company growth
Beida Jade Bird - 北大青鸟
March 2012 - October 2017
Investment Manager & Executive Assistant
Shanghai, China
- Led deal sourcing, evaluation, and structuring aligned with strategic objectives
- Supported portfolio companies with operational guidance and strategic alignment
- Managed reporting and financing activities for Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries
Projects
Eqlaim
June 2021 - Present
Remote
- Developing an AI-powered insurtech venture that streamlines commercial insurance claims processing
- Established key partnerships with insurance carriers in a traditionally relationship-driven industry
- Pivoted from Business Interruption to Ocean Marine Cargo based on market opportunity analysis
- Tech Stack: Ruby on Rails, Python, AI/ML tools
Education
Edinburgh Napier University
January 2009
BA Honours Business Studies with Finance
Edinburgh, UK
- Focused on practical finance and management principles applicable to real-world business scenarios
- Dissertation: “Application of Capital Asset Pricing Model in the Shanghai Stock Exchange”
Languages
- English: Native proficiency
- Italian: Native proficiency
- Chinese (Mandarin): Advanced business proficiency (C2)
- French: Advanced professional proficiency (C1)
Technical Skills
- Programming: Ruby, Python
- Frameworks: Ruby on Rails
- Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Business Tools: Financial modeling, data analysis, reporting systems
Certifications
- Certificate in Insurance - Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)