Matteo J. Basei Fantolino M.Sc.

Venture Capital Advisor & Temporary Manager, Wine producer, Slow Finance University Researcher

Costigliole d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy

About

Technology enthusiast, business developer & investor. Passionate about: innovation, psychology, design so... Ferrari 🏎 & #ItaliaIndependent 🕶

Experience

  • Chairman, Founder at Slow Finance
    2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • YO! Entrepreneurial spirit at Young Optimism - Venture Builders
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    "YO Tech Builders" promote a distinctive approach — Slow Venture & Capitals — fostering sustainable growth, long-term value creation, and global collaboration for startups and investors with the support of leaders such as Jim Cook, co-founder of Netflix. We are inspired by Exor N.V.

  • Wine Producer at Poderi Prunotto Fantolino
    2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Vinified in the oldest winery in Barolo (CN) founded in 1761 UNESCO buffer zone vineyards in “località Mossione – Annunziata", Costigliole d’Asti

  • “Ministro degli Esteri” at Colla! Collaborative Innovation
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    Creare “Tessuto Connettivo” nell’ecosistema di Colla! è il modo con cui ho scelto di declinare i valori “Slow Finance” attivando una comunità di pratica di Leadership Adattiva (cfr. O LI) nell’ecosistema dell’innovazione di Torino.

  • Adaptive Leadership Trainer at OLI - Adriano Olivetti Leadership Institute
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    The Adriano Olivetti Leadership Institute (OLI) is Italy's first center dedicated to the study, research, and practice of Adaptive Leadership. Founded by Stefano Zordan, a Harvard-trained ethicist with experience at the United Nations and Accenture, OLI combines Harvard's Adaptive Leadership framework with Adriano Olivetti’s humanistic philosophy of community. The institute supports individuals and organizations in navigating complex change processes by viewing leadership as a learnable practice essential for transformation. OLI offers tailored programs for large enterprises, SMEs, public institutions, and the third sector. Their services include leadership training, organizational climate surveys, and team building, all designed to enhance adaptive capacity and foster sustainable development. Notable clients include Unicredit, Intesa Sanpaolo, Illy, Cimbali, and Reale Mutua.