Episode description

In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Roy Vella, Managing Director and Founder of Vella Ventures Ltd. 

Roy delves into his upbringing in Brooklyn and its influence on his entrepreneurial journey. Roy reflects on his formative years, emphasizing the cultural impact of being from Brooklyn and the street-savvy and hustling mentality ingrained in him. Roy's family background highlights his father's transition from a math teacher to early involvement in computers and Roy's early entrepreneurial endeavors, such as a driveway ceiling business.

Roy discusses Vella Ventures as a holding company for Roy's diverse activities in the startup realm. Roy describes himself as a "startup junkie," engaging in roles such as mentor, advisor, board member, and angel investor. Roy also shares that he's working with Next Co Labs to help companies navigate and understand the transformative impact of AI and big data.

Join us and get to know more about the captivating exploration of Roy Vella's entrepreneurial journey in this episode of The First Customer!

Guest Info:
Vella Ventures Ltd.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vellaventures/
Roy Vella's  LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/royvella/

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