About Venice
A community built by and for European founders
The European Way
We've been building in Europe forever.
Across borders, languages, and generations.
Things don't always go in a straight line here. Our streets are narrow, winding, and rich with culture.
We build with patience and precision, embracing complexity rather than fighting against it.
We build with craft, not just code. We think in relationships, not just conversions.
We believe in profit, yes — but also in people and planet.
We don't only dream of unicorns. We dream of standing the test of time.
We've watched the world race in vain to unsustainable scale. Now, we're doing it in our own way.
The way only Europeans can.
This is Venice.
Meet the team
Venice was founded by a team of entrepreneurs who understand the unique challenges of building businesses in Europe.
Patrick Crowley
An early employee at Wayflyer before working across various CPG startups in Europe. Patrick founded Venice to create a central point for European Founders to connect and support each other.
James Sandrini
Exited founder with decades in consumer brands including Coca Cola, Diageo, Soho House and Gozney. James continues to advise and invest in early stage businesses across the experience economy.
Ash Read
Exited media founder and another early Wayflyer employee, Ash has worked with a range of eCommerce brands across SEO, affiliate marketing, content, and more.