# Matteo Giardino

> Personal site of Matteo Giardino — developer, educator, and entrepreneur from Turin, Italy. Founder & CTO focused on building and teaching software.

Matteo Giardino is a developer and entrepreneur based in Turin. He co-founded **westudents** (an app used by nearly 500,000 Italian students), founded **devv** in 2022 (a programming-education platform followed by 130,000+ learners), and sold **wezard** — his development agency — in January 2024.

He works as a fractional CTO and product/growth advisor for early-stage companies, builds digital products end-to-end, and teaches programming through mentorship and video courses. Content on this site is primarily in Italian; selected pages and articles are also available in English under the `/en` prefix.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://matteogiardino.com/): about, featured projects, services, testimonials, latest posts
- [Projects](https://matteogiardino.com/projects): portfolio of own projects and collaborations
- [Services](https://matteogiardino.com/services): services for businesses and entrepreneurs
- [Learning products](https://matteogiardino.com/learn): courses and mentorships for developers
- [Blog](https://matteogiardino.com/blog): articles on engineering, AI agents, and entrepreneurship
- [Contacts](https://matteogiardino.com/contacts): email and booking links

## Projects

- [devv 30](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/devv-30): devv 30 is an app that lets you learn to code through 30-day challenges.
- [devv](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/devv): devv is the e-learning service where you become a programming superhero. You can choose a tech career path or learn a specific skill.
- [oltre](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/oltre): oltre is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch courses from the best Italian content creators.
- [testy](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/testy): testy is a B2B SaaS offering top-tier training tools to schools and brands.
- [westudents](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/westudents): westudents is an app, smart diary and social network that has helped nearly 500,000 Italian students.

## Collaborations

- [builtdifferent](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/builtdifferent): an app offering 100% personalized training and nutrition plans.
- [unlimited betting](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/unlimited): an innovative virtual betting platform powered by AI.
- [utravel](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/utravel): a new way to travel and live unique experiences around the world.
- [weschool app](https://matteogiardino.com/projects/weschool): weschool gives educators superpowers through a collaborative platform.

## Services

- [app & web development](https://matteogiardino.com/services#development): I transform your idea into an exceptional digital product.
- [product & growth advisory](https://matteogiardino.com/services#product-and-growth-advisory): I take your product to millions of users.
- [fractional cto](https://matteogiardino.com/services#fractional-cto): I manage your product's technical challenges.

## Learning products

- [devv 30](https://devv.it/30): 30-day challenges to learn programming. directly from your phone.
- [legendary programmer](https://matteogiardino.com/programmatore-leggendario): the best Italian video course to learn programming, at the cost of a dinner.
- [tech career launch](https://matteogiardino.com/tcl): a 1-on-1 mentorship to prepare for interviews and land your first job.

## Recent articles

- [8 Best OpenClaw Plugins in 2026: Essential Tools for Local Agents](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/8-best-openclaw-plugins-2026): Discover the 8 best OpenClaw plugins in 2026. From browser automation to local execution with Ollama, these MCP tools are essential for your AI agent workflows.
- [Securing OpenClaw MCP with Envoy Egress Proxy Allowlists](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/openclaw-mcp-envoy-egress-proxy-allowlist-config): Learn how to configure an Envoy egress proxy allowlist to secure OpenClaw MCP communication. Stop unauthorized models from accessing your tools.
- [BuiltDifferent: Building Innovative Products with AI Agents](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/builtdifferent-ai-agents): Optimize your product lifecycle with BuiltDifferent: how to use AI agents for product validation, development, and feedback management in 2026.
- [OpenClaw vs Claude Code: Which AI Coding Agent to Choose?](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/openclaw-vs-claude-code): Technical comparison between OpenClaw and Claude Code. Local execution vs cloud, context management, and enterprise-ready multi-agent workflows.
- [Securing OpenClaw MCP: Envoy Egress Proxy Allowlist Config](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/securing-openclaw-mcp-envoy-egress-proxy): Learn how to secure OpenClaw MCP using Envoy egress proxy allowlists. A step-by-step tutorial to restrict model access and prevent unauthorized calls.
- [WeSchool App 2026: Guide to the New AI Features](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/weschool-app-ai-guide-2026): Explore how the new WeSchool App integrates AI. Practical guide to AI Tutor and module generation features for learning and business in 2026.
- [OpenClaw TaskFlow: A Guide to Resilient Multi-Step AI Workflows](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/openclaw-taskflow-en): Optimize business automation with OpenClaw TaskFlow: a practical guide to multi-step workflows for resilient AI agents.
- [Next.js 15 vs 14: A Practical Guide to 2026 Features](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/nextjs-15-vs-14-practical-guide-2026): Practical comparison Next.js 15 vs 14: learn to handle new caching defaults, async request APIs, and React 19 to boost your production apps performance in 2026.
- [Fractional CTO vs Full-time CTO: Which One to Choose in 2026?](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/fractional-vs-fulltime-cto-2026-en): Comparative analysis: when to rely on a Fractional CTO and when a full-time figure is needed in 2026.
- [HiClaw Advanced: Advanced Multi-Agent Patterns for OpenClaw](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/hiclaw-advanced-patterns-en): Learn how to optimize your AI workflows with HiClaw Advanced: multi-agent patterns for resilient enterprise architectures.
- [Qwen 3.5 + Ollama: How to Run AI Agents Locally](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/qwen-35-ollama-openclaw-setup-guide): Learn how to set up Qwen 3.5 with Ollama and OpenClaw. The complete Qwen 3.5 + Ollama guide to running powerful AI agents on your local hardware in 2026.
- [Fractional CTO AI Strategy: A Guide for SMEs in 2026](https://matteogiardino.com/blog/fractional-cto-ai-strategy-for-smes-2026): A strategic guide to AI adoption for SMEs: how a Fractional CTO can lead digital transformation while avoiding waste and security risks.

## Contact

- [hi@matteogiardino.com](mailto:hi@matteogiardino.com)

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