Matteo Costa on Angel Investing, Techstars Mentorship & Building an Impact-Driven ETF Portfolio | Modern Investing Podcast

Message the HostIn this episode, we welcome Matteo Costa—angel investor, Techstars startup mentor, and ETF strategist—for an inside look at how to blend long-term investing with entrepreneurial impact.Matteo shares:His path from consulting and corporate innovation to angel investingHow working with Techstars shaped his mentoring philosophyThe structure behind his ETF portfolio for long-term wealth creationHis passion for impact investing in food tech, sustainability, mental health, and psychedelicsHow he evaluates early-stage companies across sectors of personal and global significance“You can build wealth and still stay aligned with your values—if you're intentional about where your money goes.”If you’re exploring the crossroads of entrepreneurship, capital, and conscious investing, this episode delivers clarity, heart, and actionable wisdom.About Matteo Costa:Matteo Costa is a startup mentor, angel investor, and ETF strategist with a multidisciplinary background spanning consulting, corporate innovation, and startup co-founding. He serves as a mentor for Techstars, where he supports founders in navigating the startup journey, and actively invests in early-stage ventures across sectors that include climate tech, food innovation, mental health, and psychedelics.Matteo brings a long-term lens to investing—building a values-aligned ETF portfolio while championing purpose-driven innovation. With a unique ability to bridge institutional thinking and startup agility, he helps founders and investors alike align strategy with mission.Click Here to Check Out Our Upcoming Online Investing EventsAbout Sidepocket:If you don't have the time to professionally trade and are tired of being at the whim of the market's ups and downs, consider using Sidepocket to automate investing.Sidepocket monitors the markets 24/7 and automatically rebalances your holdings each month. To maximize returns while protecting against loss. That's why Sidepocket applies sophisticated quantitative methods, including tactical asset allocation to systematically minimize these drawdowns and consistently protect and grow your hard earned savings.To learn more, visit www.sidepocket.com