After more than 30 years in international business and management, I have entered a new chapter dedicated to independent investing and systematic trading. As CEO and President, I led international expansion projects, corporate transformations, and cross-cultural integrations across Europe and Asia — experiences that shaped the analytical mindset and long-term perspective I now bring to the markets.

My interest in financial markets has been a passion cultivated for over 15 years. Today I focus on equities, ETFs, bonds, options, and derivatives, following a data-driven and systematic approach. I work primarily in Python, combining fundamental analysis with quantitative models and technical tools for timing and risk management. My stack also includes QuantConnect/LEAN for backtesting and algorithmic execution, and Interactive Brokers as my primary broker.

I have been using Portfolio123 for some time now with great satisfaction, and I keep learning something new every day.

Alongside public-markets research, I also allocate to early-stage and venture opportunities, supporting entrepreneurs with strong innovation potential.

Outside the markets, a lifetime of travel has taken me to more than 100 countries, and I channel my passion for aviation as a private pilot (PPL-A) with a Cirrus rating. Curiosity, analytical discipline, and a drive for continuous learning define this phase of my life, and are exactly what draws me to this community.

Lorenzo Bottan — Bologna, Italy