Fede Menapace

Experienced strategy and operations leader in the psychedelic sector — Fede shaped MAPS' organizational strategy (2020–2023), helped operationalize large-scale initiatives (Deputy Director/COO) and now leads growth and partnerships at Beckley Retreats. His work centers on building pathways for research, therapist education, and safer access models while balancing policy and scaling challenges. maps+2

Operator with a technology and startup background — prior roles at Segment (technology partnerships & business operations) and as co‑founder/CEO of Travelnuts show strengths in product, partnerships, go‑to‑market and scaling early companies across tech and hospitality. crunchbase+2

Technical foundation in structural engineering and rigorous business training — undergraduate engineering from Università di Trento and an M.S.E. in structural engineering from the University of Michigan, followed by an MBA from Stanford GSB. This combination supports analytical strategic thinking and cross-disciplinary program execution. mentors4u+2

Committed to increasing ethical access to psychedelic therapies and drug‑policy reform — his public work emphasizes equitable access, therapist education, and bridging research to real-world care (including retreat and education models) while stewarding organizational growth. maps+2