OUR CREW
The START Project arose in 2017 from the initiative of young italian social and digital entrepreneurs.
It is a project born and made possible thanks to the work and skills of a multidisciplinary open-minded team with international experiences in Europe, South America and Asia.
Entrepreneur in the ICT field. He is running the New Media Agency BTREES that he has co-founded. Passionated by storytelling and social innovation, he believes in open knowledge and in lifelong learning. Specialized in Design Thinking for Business Innovation with over 10 years of expertise in the field of communication (in particular web strategy and social media). He likes to run, tv series, TED conferences, sci-fi and basket. His motto is “Stories change the world”.
Andrea Censoni, 29, has been working in dPixel since 2016. He is in charge of scouting activities (through the “Barcamper” project) and acceleration programs for the Barcamper Ventures fund and for Corporates clients. From 2017 he is also part of the Primomiglio SGR investment team, supporting the projects selection and due diligence process.
Graduated in Bologna and Modena in business administration and international management, he is passionate about local development and social impact and since 2017 he has personally supported entrepreneurial initiatives in East Africa.
Graduated in Bologna and Modena in business administration and international management, he is passionate about local development and social impact and since 2017 he has personally supported entrepreneurial initiatives in East Africa.
CEO & Partner at DPIXEL, he has supported dozens of startups as mentor and angel investor. Project Manager for 20 years, he led complex projects of technical assistance and capacity building for public bodies, companies and organizations. Past Director of Incubator of the City of Naples. Bachelor of Political Science.
Nicola, Junior Analyst in dpixel, is a young fan of innovation and social impact.
Graduating at the magistral faculty of Economics at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, he usually takes the time to support entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Nicola has been managing Kuruka Project for two years, a small charity fund that supports families in a village in central Kenya.
Graduating at the magistral faculty of Economics at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Milan, he usually takes the time to support entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Nicola has been managing Kuruka Project for two years, a small charity fund that supports families in a village in central Kenya.
Francesco is currently working at Pioneers Discover as Innovation Consultant, fostering startup – corporate collaboration. Besides that, love sports, long walk and human-centered design. With experiences in workshops, teaching and public speaking, understands both the business and learning side of innovation. Before working together with global corporates at Pioneers, founded two startups where used innovation and startup tools first-hand. Now exchanging this knowledge on into corporate innovation departments and African ecosystem.
Digital Project Manager & Strategist with over 5 years of experience designing, developing and driving marketing initiatives as well as managing digital projects. Francesco actually is working with business leaders, CEO, Marketing and IT managers in order to create new and amazing digital experiences. Francesco is also A tireless traveler and art lover in all its forms.
Digital humanist with a background in classics and journalism, Paolo is a social media & content manager based in Milan, where he recently joined MR & Associati, one of the top digital PR agencies in the political communication in Italy. He previously led the content department of the Viennese social media agency SuperSocial, working on projects such as RedBull Amaphiko, TEDxDonauinsel, PopEdu. He has supported with his work the charity initiative “Non di solo pane” and “Città Nascosta Milano”, a social entrepreneurship project in the field of cultural heritage preservation. Passionate about politics, he’s always looking for innovations that enhance participation and active citizenship.
With a background in Industrial Engineering, Federico is passionate about impactful initiatives driving sustainable development in emerging markets. He loves to be involved in “on-field” activities, and since 2018 he is working as Project Manager in a social enterprise in Cambodia. He has a social and positive attitude, and he is deeply in love with rock climbing. His motto is “Trust Your Instinct”.
Energy engineer in the renewables field. Active in providing access to clean water and sustainable energy in Africa. He believes ethical entrepreneurs are engaged to create shared value and shape a new model of society. Passionate about creativity in every field of life, he likes to communicate powerful stories of transformation and inclusion through drawing and illustration, loves cooking and adventurous holidays. His motto is “Let’s turn tears into smiles”.
28 years old, graduated in Global Entrepreneurship and Management – International Business – has worked for 4 years in Italia Startup, the Italian Startup Association, as marketing and communication manager.
For 2 years she has been a founding member of Officina Casona, a non-profit social enterprise whose mission is to welcome people from different cultures to promote autonomy, integration and self-realization through the creation of artisan training courses and the production of objects of sustainable design through material recovery.
At the same time he carries out research in the academic field on the subject of “frugal innovation”.
For 2 years she has been a founding member of Officina Casona, a non-profit social enterprise whose mission is to welcome people from different cultures to promote autonomy, integration and self-realization through the creation of artisan training courses and the production of objects of sustainable design through material recovery.
At the same time he carries out research in the academic field on the subject of “frugal innovation”.
Art director in an agency of Neaples. Love for design in all its shapes and strongly believer of team work. Communication is his bread and butter and constantly looking for visual perfection.
Globe trotter, travelling around the world seeking for answers.
Globe trotter, travelling around the world seeking for answers.