Vittoria Niero

Brainstormer, Business adviser, Connector, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Inventor, Musician, Social entrepreneur, Startup, Student, World traveler

I am a Master’s student in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Nova School of Business and Economics, originally from Montecchia di Crosara in Val d’Alpone. I am passionate about music, nature, startups, sustainability, and experiences that help me grow and see the world from new perspectives. Through my studies and international experiences, I have developed a strong interest in ideas and projects that connect people, places, and fresh ways of thinking. I am especially drawn to initiatives that bring new energy into local communities while staying rooted in identity, culture, and real human experience.

music and dance, and playing the trumpet is a big part of who I am. Music has always been one of the ways I express myself most naturally, and I think it has taught me a lot about listening, rhythm, presence, and emotion. I also love traveling, hiking, spending time in nature, and meeting new people, because these are the kinds of experiences that make me feel open, curious, and fully alive. I enjoy stepping into new environments, discovering different ways of living and thinking, and letting those experiences shape me. I’m also deeply fascinated by startups, not only because of the business side, but because of how human they feel to me. A startup is never something fixed: it grows, changes, struggles, evolves, sometimes fails, and sometimes reinvents itself completely. In that sense, I see startups almost like people. They go through phases of uncertainty, learning, resilience, and transformation. That is what makes them so alive and inspiring to me. I’m drawn to the energy of building something from an idea, watching it take shape, adapting when things do not go as expected, and continuing to create anyway. What connects all these passions in my life is the idea of movement, growth, and creation. Whether it is music, nature, travel, or startups, I am drawn to things that make me feel present, that challenge me to grow, and that open up new possibilities. I love experiences that feel real, dynamic, and meaningful experiences that not only teach me something new, but also connect me more deeply to people, places, and ideas.

Innovation feels stronger when it stays connected to people, place, and purpose

Business, Community building, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Purpose-driven business, Sustainability

began as a member of the audience. I experienced how powerful it can be to sit in a room where ideas feel accessible, human, and alive. What struck me most was not only the content of the talks, but the atmosphere: it was engaging, easy to follow, and it made me feel part of a community. I realized that TEDx is not just about listening to speakers, but about creating a space where people feel inspired, connected, and open to new possibilities. That experience stayed with me because it showed me that ideas can truly move people and generate something new. It made me want to bring that same energy to my own territory, Val d’Alpone, a place that may seem small from the outside, but is full of stories, knowledge, dignity, and potential. For me, organizing TEDxValdalpone would mean creating a bridge between local identity and fresh perspectives, and giving people the feeling that meaningful ideas can also be born close to home.

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