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Federico Maffini

Federico Maffini

Chief Operating Officer at The Collecting Group

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30 minutes, all yours

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Unlock your potential with a seasoned and multi-faceted senior leader!

Hey, I'm Federico! With 10+ years of experience in biz ops, program management, and strategic leadership, I’ve built and led teams across Finance, Operations, CX, and Strategy at Amazon and AWS. Now, as COO at The Collecting Group, I oversee scalable business operations, cross-functional programs, and strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Here's how I can help:

🚀 Career Transitions & Interviewing: Navigate career changes and ace your interviews with confidence. I'll guide you through mastering behavioural interviews and showcasing your strengths through impactful storytelling. If you're interviewing for Amazon, we should definitely speak !

🎯 Strategic Leadership: Learn to think strategically, influence without authority, and drive impactful initiatives. Perfect for ambitious individuals looking to make a bigger impact.

🔄 Program Management & Ops Excellence: My bread and butter (I even wrote a book about it!). Master complex, cross-functional program management. Implement effective mechanisms and optimize processes - the Amazon way!

📊 @ Startup Founders: I've been consulting startups for years. Leverage my first-hand experience at TCG and let me help you get from 1 to 100.

💡 Why me?
• Been there, done that. A LOT!
• Built teams and programs from the ground up to go after big and bold ambiguous challenges
• Mentored countless professionals, from individual contributors to senior managers
• Startup advisor and mentor at startupbootcamp.org and level39.co
• First-hand experience driving multi-million dollar, transformative initiatives on a global scale
• Varied and diverse background: finance, business analysis, program management, etc.
• Interviewed and hired dozens
• Certified Scrum Master, AWS Public Speaker, CX & GenAI, and more

Let's bring out your best and advance your career together!

What mentees say

5.0 (29 reviews)
“I had an excellent first session with Federico. He immediately helped me clarify how to approach my role more strategically and with a “big picture” mindset. Federico guided me on how to build thought leadership within …” “I had an excellent first session with Federico. He immediately helped me clarify how to approach my role more strategically and with a “big picture” mindset. Federico guided me on how to build thought leadership within my team and organization, and his insights were both practical and inspiring. What I appreciated the most was how he helped me connect strategic thinking with tangible actions. He asked the right questions and shared valuable frameworks that gave me a clear sense of direction. Overall, a great mentor who combines deep experience with an approachable and structured coaching style. Highly recommended for anyone looking to grow as a leader and elevate their strategic impact.”
Pier

Pier

Session

“MentorCruise has been a fantastic experience—and mentors like Federico are the reason why. I’ve been using MentorCruise for about two months, and a few weeks ago, I realized I needed a mentor who aligned more closely…” “MentorCruise has been a fantastic experience—and mentors like Federico are the reason why. I’ve been using MentorCruise for about two months, and a few weeks ago, I realized I needed a mentor who aligned more closely with my current goals. That’s when I found Federico. He’s dedicated, highly experienced, and has exceeded all my expectations. In just half an hour with Federico, I gain more clarity and direction than I’ve had in two-hour sessions with many senior managers. I’m genuinely excited to continue this mentorship and grow my career with his guidance.”
Shahin

Shahin

Lite Plan · 1 month

“I decided to start a mentorship to hone my work skills and advance my career. I came across MentorCruise and, while browsing the available mentors, noticed Federico's profile. His experience and role aligned perfectly w…” “I decided to start a mentorship to hone my work skills and advance my career. I came across MentorCruise and, while browsing the available mentors, noticed Federico's profile. His experience and role aligned perfectly with my own career aspirations. Federico immediately understood my needs and goals, and we quickly began working towards them together. One thing that really stands out to me is his exceptional listening skills. This allows him to plan a series of actions and activities that effectively push you towards your agreed objectives. Thanks to his mentorship, I truly feel that I am progressing in my career and have a clear path forward.”
Matteo

Matteo

Lite Plan · 1 month

“I've been feeling quite lost in my career and next steps so I decided to get a coach & choosing Federico has been a great investment! Just barely a month in, I've got more clarity over what I should be doing next, t…” “I've been feeling quite lost in my career and next steps so I decided to get a coach & choosing Federico has been a great investment! Just barely a month in, I've got more clarity over what I should be doing next, to be able to create a better roadmap for myself. Federico also helps me out by reviewing some pieces of work & giving me good feedback which allows me to create better output at work too. Quite excited to continue collaborating with him!”
Maisan

Maisan

Standard Plan · 1 month

“Federico has been so helpful helping me solve specific challenges I've faced in my career. He's a visionary thinker with a pragmatic approach which makes his advice and counsel useful and actionable. Federico is a great…” “Federico has been so helpful helping me solve specific challenges I've faced in my career. He's a visionary thinker with a pragmatic approach which makes his advice and counsel useful and actionable. Federico is a great listener. He leads with empathy and understanding, which leads to deeper insights and value from the mentor-mentee relationship. I highly recommend Federico!!”
Jared

Jared

Standard Plan · 2 months

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