“The moment you stop treating the company only as yours, people begin caring about it as theirs.”
This week, I had a discussion with a founder about governance and decision-making, the kind of conversation that can easily feel uncomfortable or even like micro-management if not handled with the right context. It didn’t escalate because I understood that...
Written by
Giovanni Zangani
Date
10.02.2026
By definition, returns come from seeing things before they’re obvious.
That requires holding incomplete or unpopular views without rushing into ideology.
Written by
Giovanni Zangani
Date
20.01.2026
The products that really scale usually look simpler at first, but they fit how most people actually live.
The products that really scale usually look simpler at first, but they fit how most people actually live. That’s why local data and judgment always matter more than our personal preferences.
Written by
Giovanni Zangani
Date
14.01.2026
Before chasing investors, ask: “Is my product so good that customers want more of it?
Investors, especially in a fast growing/changing market like Vietnam, already carry enough risk: country risk, GP risk, illiquidity risk. They don’t want unnecessary operational risk on top.
Written by
Giovanni Zangani
Date
01.12.2025
Over the years, I’ve learned four things that changed the way I think about value creation.
The longer holding period and capital commitment create a simple, unavoidable reality: you own the result. You can’t hide behind deliverables, you live with the consequences of your decisions.But it took time to shift my mindset from providing answers to...
Written by
Giovanni Zangani
Date
01.11.2025
Giovanni joins Alex Rawlings from the Private Equity Podcast to share insights from operating in Vietnam’s emerging private equity landscape.
In this episode, Giovanni Zangani joins Alex Rawlings to share insights from operating in Vietnam’s emerging private equity landscape. As Managing Partner at Maestro Equity Partners, Giovanni discusses the firm’s hands-on approach to investing in consumer and F&B businesses, the...
