About
Raffaele Colella is a founder who previously served as lead product manager for Google News App and was acqui-hired by Google following his first startup, which developed multiple apps. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan.
Founder at MindmeshYC S21
Intro paths
YC
Raffaele went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Raffaele can intro founders to Mindmesh's investors below.
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Co-founders at Mindmesh
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Ulysse MizrahiFounder
Experience
- Climate HouseCo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
- Y CombinatorYC S21 Founder2021 — 2025
- Mindmesh (YC S21)CEO and Co-founder2021 — 2025Paris, Île-de-France, France
- Entrepreneur FirstFounder in Residence (EFPA5)2020 — 2025Paris, Île-de-France, France
- GoogleProduct Manager2017 — 2020Greater Boston Area
- My Blend and Cannonball (Acquired by Google)Founder and CEO2012 — 2017
- MocospaceStrategy and Analytics2011 — 2012
- MIT Sloan School of ManagementMBA Class 20112009 — 2011
- Fiat GroupCorporate Strategy2007 — 2009
- VariousResearching own PMF2004 — 2007
- Roland BergerBusiness Analyst2003 — 2004
- DeloitteAssistant2003
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship34Continuous Improvement2Business Strategy44Management Consulting7Product Management5Financial Modeling3Start-ups57Business Development5Market Analysis2Cross-functional Team Leadership2Marketing Strategy3New Business Development8
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Program ManagementBusiness PlanningMarket ResearchMergers & AcquisitionsMarketingDue DiligenceStart-upStrategyStrategic PlanningLanguages English · French · Italian · Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Raffaele Colella?
- Raffaele Colella is a founder who previously served as lead product manager for Google News App and was acqui-hired by Google following his first startup, which developed multiple apps. He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan.
- Where does Raffaele Colella work?
- Raffaele Colella is Founder of Mindmesh.
- What companies did Raffaele Colella found?
- Raffaele Colella founded Mindmesh.
- Where did Raffaele Colella go to school?
- Raffaele Colella studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship); Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (Business); University College Cork (Erasmus Grant, Management).
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