My name is Francesco Paolo Dipino, but I am better known in the trading world as Killpips. I was born in 1971 in Naples, Italy—a city I deeply love and would never leave for anything in the world. Growing up in a large, single-income family with three older sisters taught me the value of sacrifice and sharing from an early age. My childhood in Naples was marked by simple yet demanding days. I attended school with dedication, knowing that education was one of the few paths to improve my situation and build a solid future.

From a young age, I had an innate passion for numbers and analysis. This led me to study accounting, but my family’s financial difficulties forced me to abandon my university studies. Despite this, I never stopped learning and growing professionally. I took on various jobs, from waiter to delivery person, managed a shop, and even sold products door-to-door. Each work experience taught me something valuable and prepared me for the future.

My passion for financial markets emerged almost by chance but with undeniable effectiveness. Returning home from school, I often watched the news on television, captivated by Everardo Della Noce’s reports from the Milan Stock Exchange. His ability to explain complex market movements clearly and engagingly made me fall in love with this profession. I decided then that one day I would actively participate in the financial markets.