What happens when a 24-year-old ex-BCG consultant takes on Europe’s slow, dusty real estate market? You get Casavo — a platform that once bought $30M in homes a month... then pivoted hard.
In this episode, Giorgio Tinacci shares:
How he raised $800M+ (with zero VC experience)
The real story behind their near-death moment (hint: interest rates)
Lessons from running a real estate rocket ship in 4 countries
Why he loves building things that create “ecosystem value”
It’s a masterclass in company success, founder intuition, and the art of pivoting under pressure. If you like big swings, big numbers, and bigger lessons — this one's for you.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction to Casavo and Giorgio Tinacci
00:00:56 - The Birth of Casavo: Early Challenges and Validation
00:05:49 - Funding the Vision: Securing Initial Investments
00:10:08 - Navigating the COVID Era: Investor Support and Challenges
00:13:06 - Building Relationships with Investors
00:16:50 - Lessons from the VC World: What Founders Should Know
00:21:05 - Cultural Differences in Investment: US vs. European VCs
00:24:03 - Facing Crisis: Near-Death Experiences in Entrepreneurship
00:25:27 - Navigating Near-Death Experiences in Entrepreneurship
00:26:11 - The Impact of Interest Rate Changes on Startups
00:28:00 - Transitioning to an Asset-Light Model
00:30:22 - Preparing for Market Changes
00:32:21 - Cultural Shifts in Business Strategy
00:35:33 - Expanding into International Markets
00:39:00 - Challenges of Merging Company Cultures
00:41:31 - Shifting Mindsets: From Growth to Profitability00:46:20 - The Founder’s Spirit: Balancing Leadership and Operations