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Giuseppe Stuto

Giuseppe Stuto

Founder turned Early Stage VC

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Boston, Massachusetts
Joined January 2026

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I'm Giuseppe Stuto, a first-generation U.S.–born founder/operator turned VC and the founder of Offscript. I co-founded Fam (acquired by DraftKings), served as COO of deep‑tech AI company Pison, and later helped build 186 Ventures, where I led 29 investments and cultivated one of the most active founder networks in the Northeast. My focus is on AI—across software to deep tech—to create step‑function performance and revenue breakthroughs for companies I back. 186ventures+3
With an educational background in Finance from Boston University, Giuseppe quickly pivoted to a career in technology, teaching himself programming and launching his first software company. This self-driven learning and willingness to take risks, even bootstrapping his early career by waiting tables, highlight his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to building in the tech sector. medium+1
Giuseppe is a prolific writer on Medium, sharing his insights on venture capital, startup scaling, and identifying promising companies. His 'Idiosyncratic Phenomenon' series and articles on VC trends and startup building provide valuable perspectives for founders and investors, showcasing his thought leadership and commitment to sharing knowledge. medium
Known for his 'servant leadership' style, Giuseppe emphasizes developing those around him and fostering a culture of integrity, selflessness, grit, and accountability. He advocates for becoming deeply connected with users, hiring smarter people, delegating unconditionally, and maximizing decision-making velocity, lessons he applied during the rapid growth of Fam and in his investment work. medium

Work

Education

Writing

The 186 Way: An Authentic Approach to Partnering with Founders

December 1, 2024

Explores the unique approach of 186 Ventures in collaborating with founders, emphasizing authenticity and strong partnerships.

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Idiosyncratic Phenomenon #4: Flagler Health

December 1, 2024

Part of a series on identifying promising startups, detailing what stood out about Flagler Health before its success.

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Idiosyncratic Phenomenon #3: Glide

May 1, 2024

Part of a series on identifying breakout startups, focusing on the early signs of Glide's potential.

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Idiosyncratic Phenomenon #2: Integrated Projects

May 1, 2024

Part of a series on identifying breakout startups, highlighting the factors that indicated Integrated Projects' continued success.

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Idiosyncratic Phenomenon #1: Wingspan

March 1, 2024

Part of a series on identifying breakout startups, discussing what made Wingspan stand out before its significant growth.

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The 5 VC trends to watch in 2024

February 1, 2024

An article originally appearing on OpenVC, outlining key trends in venture capital for 2024.

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Understanding idiosyncrasy in seed investing

December 1, 2023

An article originally appearing on OpenVC, delving into the concept of idiosyncrasy when making investment decisions in seed-stage companies.

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Lessons & inspirations from the 2011 Stanford BASES entrepreneurial bootcamp

July 1, 2023

Reflections on a significant entrepreneurial bootcamp experience that shaped his career trajectory.

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Differentiating in VC, why 186?

April 1, 2023

An introduction to 186 Ventures, explaining how the firm differentiates itself in the venture capital landscape.

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Building a startup through a “downturn”: The Essentials

January 1, 2023

Shares insights and essential strategies for building and sustaining a startup during economic downturns, drawn from his experience as a builder and operator.

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Giuseppe Stuto of 186 Ventures On 5 Things You Need To Know To Successfully Scale Your Business

June 1, 2022

An interview discussing key strategies for scaling a business from a small startup to a larger company, emphasizing user focus, smart hiring, delegation, and decision-making velocity.

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Hobbies

He identifies as a 'Big Nerd', indicating a passion for technology and possibly related interests beyond his professional work. x+1