First of All…
If you're reading this... thank you. This guide is my attempt at a personal “user manual” to help you understand how I think, communicate, make decisions, and collaborate. Whether you’re a teammate, investor, manager, or partner, my hope is that this gives you clarity and unlocks a more effective working relationship.
Values & Traits
- I trust data. Logic, structure, and measurable insights drive my decisions.
- Trust is everything. Once it’s broken, it’s hard (sometimes impossible) to rebuild. I value honesty and follow-through above all.
- Bias for action. Start small. Move fast. Iterate relentlessly.
- Creativity matters. Especially in an AI world, data without creativity is just math.
- Frugality is strategy. I’m cash-conscious. Every $$$ counts, especially early on.
Operative approach
Open & Common Knowledge Base
- Simple and effective common knowledge base for the team(s).
- Oversharing is a strength, everyone should be able to access and understand everything about the products, people, and the company.
Daily / Weekly
- I prefer fast, tight loops with small (2–10 person) product squads.
- Stakeholders should be close to the work, and meetings should drive outcomes—not just updates.
Monthly / Quarterly
- Monthly reviews for updates, alignment, and priorities.
- Quarterly strategy deep-dives focused on roadmap, product evolution, and vision refinement.
If I AM Your Manager
- Onboarding: I use a structured 1/7/30/60/90-day approach so we both know what “good” looks like.
- 1-on-1s: Your space to reflect, grow, and raise anything on your mind. I’m here to listen, support, and coach... never micromanage.
If YOU ARE My Manager / Board / Investor
- Monthly Reports: I deliver focused updates with KPIs, milestones, and insights.
- Quarterly Strategy: We’ll align deeply on vision, outcomes, growth, and challenges.
If WE ARE Partners
- 0 → 1: Let’s grind. Everything is chaos and momentum.
- 1 → 10: Let’s scale. Team-building, product-market fit, and traction.
- 10 → 100: Let’s lead. Systems, vision, sustainability.
Management & Working Style
- Data-Driven: I need dashboards, clarity, and KPIs.
- Collaborative: I want to debate decisions before we commit then we move.
- Creative: I believe that creativity is the ultimate competitive edge.
- Hands-Off: I trust smart people to own things. Expect autonomy and responsibility.
- Organized & Accountable: Clear ownership and deadlines are how we win.
Communication Preferences
- Emails: FYIs, intros, docs. If it’s longer than 3 replies, let’s take it to a call or chat.
- Chats (Slack, WhatsApp, etc.): Async convos, alignment, quick updates.
- Meetings: For key decisions, pair work, or when the topic requires real-time clarity.
Feedback
I believe in frequent, honest, and constructive feedback—both ways. Let’s talk early and often. I’ll always separate the what from the who, and I expect the same from you.
Hobbies & Interests
- Board Games: Strategic, cooperative, or investigative. Mansions of Madness is a favourite.
- Movies & Series: Interstellar, LOTR, HIMYM, Attack on Titan, I love epic narratives and clever writing.
- Deep Dives: I’ll lose hours researching niche tech, AI concepts, or random startup lore.
Let’s build something meaningful and enjoy the ride.
— Antonio Scapellato