Luca Franchi

Co-founder and CEO at Ambios Network

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Entrepreneurial executive with 20+ years of experience driving innovation, strategic relationships, and growth for startups and large corporates in the US and Europe.

Experience

  • Co-founder and CEO at Ambios Network
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Building the world's largest decentralized network of environmental sensors and ambient data.

  • Independent Consultant & Advisor at Self-employed
    Jul 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) executive dedicated to driving transformative change within organisations and unleashing their digital potential. Past engagements include: - Leading web3 VC Borderless Capital in portfolio assessment and turnaround strategies. - Assisting private equity operating partners on strategies targeting growth opportunities. - Advising Big Three consulting clients on media industry offerings and engagements. - FCA-regulated digital assets manager Eharo ahead of its venture fund of funds launch targeting web3 (blockchain, AI, NFTs) and metaverse (AR, VR) opportunities. - AIM-quoted investments holding company All Active Asset Capital (AAA) in managing its technology ventures portfolio across mobility AI (Sentiance NV) and social media (web3).

  • Sky (Full-time · 9 yrs 10 mos)
    • VP, Tech Futures
      Jan 2014 - Jun 2021 · 7 yrs 6 mos

      - Represented Sky Group CTO’s office in Silicon Valley, leading growth and innovation strategies. - Disruptive technologies scout and CTO/CIO advisor, facilitating initiatives with Silicon Valley and integrations with the Comcast NBC Universal family. - Sourced innovative technology investments for Sky’s £150m+ venture arm, generating strategic opportunities.

    • Director, Tech Futures
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Created the Tech Futures team, Sky’s digital concepts incubator and rapid prototyping unit.

    • Intrapreneur
      Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Represented Technology across new business development initiatives.

  • Head of Market Development EU, Security Vertical at Telefonica
    Apr 2011 - Sep 2011 · 6 mos

    Responsible for strategy and growth of Telefónica’s European information security (IS) practice.

  • New Business Development, Customer Directorate at O2 (Telefónica UK)
    Apr 2009 - Mar 2011 · 2 yrs

    Led the development of new business revenue streams.