Francesco Mazzotta - executive coach and investor in deep tech. Former scientist and entrepreneur.

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14
Jul
Short stories from a stroll on a Tuesday afternoon

Short stories from a stroll on a Tuesday afternoon

There is an old apple tree in the garden. It is hollow inside and has grown wide. Unbalanced, growing where
3 min read
12
Jul
A moment walking in the woods

A moment walking in the woods

The wind through the branches of a tree My whole body shivering A warm and wet joy Just for a
11
Jul
A bee busy with being

A bee busy with being

Hi Bee! I have seen you buzzing around. Wonderful! You seem so happy! And busy... So much to gather before
1 min read
01
Jun
Spring newsletter - 2026

Spring newsletter - 2026

Spring came bringing its message of renewal to many aspects of my life, including this website and starting to write
8 min read
24
Nov
Chairs and CEOs

Chairs and CEOs

What is a chair? A piece of furniture that allows a person to sit and supports her back. What does
5 min read
03
Oct
Commitment

Commitment

To commit to something, to someone, is a heroic act in our society.
2 min read
23
Aug
There is a better alternative to self-improvement.

There is a better alternative to self-improvement.

Our experience of reality is a product of our mind. What we see, smell, think, and feel is accessible to
4 min read
07
Aug
Blindsided by metrics

Blindsided by metrics

He felt as though he had been sucked into a machine that was dismembering him into impersonal, general components before
5 min read
27
May
Transitions and identities

Transitions and identities

Transitions are critical points in life when you feel "something" you held on dearly for a long time
6 min read
14
Mar
The day I almost died

The day I almost died

I have always been used to pushing myself and brushing off things. Last Saturday, I felt unwell with a sore
6 min read