About us

We help families face what is coming, together.

Legacy Compass began with one family, one loss, and a hard year that could have been gentler. We are building the calm, practical way in that we wish we had, so families can plan early instead of scrambling in a crisis.

Our vision

Turning loss into a catalyst for better lives.

A world where families talk openly and early, so a parent’s later years bring them closer rather than driving them apart.

Our mission

Make planning simple, and human.

We simplify the practical side of a parent’s decline and end of life, while helping families build connection and memories along the way.

Who we are

Why Natalia started Legacy Compass.

Five years ago I lost my mum. It took twelve months and £29,000 to settle her estate, and my brother and I broke our relationship over it.

That is why I started Legacy Compass.

We built the thing that would have helped our own family: a warm, plain way to have the practical and emotional conversations early, so the money, the care and the wishes are clear, and the family comes through it closer, not broken.

Our team

Founder-led, with a strategic advisory board.

Founders

Natalia Pazzaglia

Natalia Pazzaglia

Co-founder and CEO

2x social impact founder. Fundraising, storytelling and partnerships. Featured in Vanity Fair, Io Donna and RAI News, 14 million views.

Richard Appell

Richard Appell

Co-founder and CTPO

Ex-startup founder and senior PM. AI, fintech and edtech scaling. Behavioural systems and economics.

Advisory board

Roshan Bharwani

Roshan Bharwani

Product and venture

Product and venture strategy. Zinc VC fellow, ex-CPTO, ex-J.P. Morgan.

Valeria Leonardi

Valeria Leonardi

Partnerships

Strategic partnerships. National Innovation Centre for Ageing.

Fran Spooner

Fran Spooner

Legal and governance

Legal and governance. Partner at Marriott Harrison.

Want to talk to us?

Whether you are a family, a partner or a journalist, we would love to hear from you.