Why BOLD?

“Only those who DARE, truly LIVE”
Ruth P. Freedman

BOLD Awards recognizes top companies, projects and individuals powering breakthroughs around the world.

be BOLD

Crowdsourcing Week & H-FARM came together to organize the most innovative Awards program. Hosted in Venice, Italy @ H-FARM, this will be a unique awarding event which combines the power of the crowd and the hard work of individuals. Now in its fifth year, the BOLD Awards aims to source and share stories of individuals, companies and organizations large and small from all over the world who are adjudged to be managing their innovative projects and initiatives in a way that really powers breakthroughs.

By celebrating their BOLDness it is hoped to inform and inspire others to follow suit and to be BOLD.

About the venue.

For 15 years, H-FARM has been the innovation platform that supports the creation of new business models and the digital transformation and education of young people and Italian companies. Established in 2005, H-FARM has been the first in the world to adopt a model that brings together investments, business consultancy and digitally augmented educational programs all into one place and now the most important innovation center in Europe. A one-of-a-kind hub where Human Factor, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education are combined together. BOLD Awards will be hosted in the events room and the evening will continue on the terrace together with lots of surprises.

Chairperson: Maurizio Rossi

Co-Founder of H-FARM

Graduated as ship captain, after becoming vice champion of offshore powerboat racing he started his entrepreneurial carrier at the Rossi Group, his family business mainly involved in the luxury and newspaper publishing sectors. In the early '90s, he founded a division of the Group focused on action-sport apparel & equipment and he was in charge of developing the international business through new partnerships as well as licenses of some of the most established brands and companies, such as NoFear, Rusty, Spy Optics. Between 2002 and 2004, the acquisition of the Group's footwear branch by LVMH, as well as of the main publishing arm, produced a major way out of the family from their business. He then spent one year expanding Yachtworld.com, the leading yachting marketplace in the Mediterranean area. In 2005 he co-founded H-FARM together with his partner Riccardo, in order to pioneer the startup industry over Italy and Europe. He is also an executive member of the Vatican Art and Technology Council, chaired by Arianna Huffington and formed of selected senior technologists and art experts from all over the world, and a member of the Kellogg Innovation Network.

chairperson

About Crowdsourcing Week.

Crowdsourcing Week (CSW) connects people with the latest ideas and best practices in crowdsourcing and crowd innovation globally. We help organizations to transition and thrive in the new economy through our worldwide conferences & summits, online educational programs, workshops and consultancy.

Powering Breakthroughs Together!