Nicolò Renzi
After a football career that took me across Italy, Spain, and the US, I have seen firsthand that winning is not just about talent - it’s a byproduct of adaptability and discipline.
Transitioning into Venture Capital felt less like a career change and more like a tactical shift. I now bring that competitive drive and team-driven energy to the startup ecosystems.
I joined 3VC for the focused thesis and a high-performance mindset that mirrors the intensity of professional sports.
“If you really want to be great at something you have to truly care about it. If you want to be great in a particular area, you have to obsess over it.” - Kobe Bryant
Kobe’s "Mamba Mentality" isn't just about hard work; it's about the depth of commitment required for mastery. In VC, exceptional founders are inherently obsessed with the problems they are solving. This mindset helps me recognize that raw passion in founders and mirrors the relentless, detail-oriented rigor I bring to evaluating opportunities and supporting our teams.
Your environment will change, but your standards shouldn't. Be a student of every culture you enter and keep your principles as your constant.
Moving between many countries taught me that every place, and every market, has its own unwritten rules. Adapting requires humility and active listening. In venture capital, markets shift fast and tech trends evolve overnight, but high core standards - integrity, clear communication, and discipline - remain non-negotiable anchor points when evaluating founders and guiding strategic growth.
Suits
No secret legal ambitions here! What makes Suits “the best show” is its masterclass in high-stakes strategy and fierce loyalty when the pressure is at its absolute peak.
Bring this mentality when working with team members and portfolio companies - great things will happen in good and bad times!