Silvio is responsible for researching and executing on investment opportunities in growth-oriented, disruptive technology companies. He also provides assistance to portfolio companies post-investment and engages in relationship building and outreach in the community.

Silvio's decade of experience helping develop and launch new products and technologies at both startups and large Fortune 100 companies gives him the unique ability to understand what it takes to bring a new idea to market. He spent five years working as an engine development engineer at auto OEMs like Ferrari, Maserati and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where he led development and testing of new global engine programs.

He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Master of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Toronto.

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