The Bold Journey of Epi Ludvik and the Global Impact of Crowdsourcing
☕CoffeeChat with Epi Ludvik, founder of BOLD Awards
👍Back in 2012, he had this fantastic idea: why not tap into the collective brainpower and creativity of people everywhere? So, he kicked off Crowdsourcing Week in Singapore. It wasn't just any launch; by 2013, he hosted the first-ever global conference, teamed up with key folks from Singapore's government agencies, and snagged some grants. He was all in, right at the heart of the startup scene.
🎯His goal? Supercharge crowdsourcing for businesses and thinkers, helping them get their ideas out there louder and prouder. This mission took him on a wild ride across 25 countries, throwing over 30 conferences on four continents. Yep, he went global in a big way.Then, just as the world was about to flip on its head with COVID, he saw it as a giant, flashing neon sign to push harder for the community. Teaming up with H-Farm in Venice (this incredible innovation hub), he helped spark some severe cross-pollination between startups and big names.
🏆Enter the Bold Awards, his brainchild with H-Farm, which has become a mega celebration. It's all about giving props to innovators from every corner of the globe, pulling in people from marketing, tech, you name it.Now, he's stirring things up again in Lisbon with a tech and innovation agency, getting ready to roll out the sixth edition of the Bold Awards. It's a big deal—anyone with a game-changing idea can throw their hat in the ring from May to December. Then, it's all up to public votes and a panel of judges to spotlight the crème de la crème at a swanky awards gala.
His story is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we band together and think big. And he's not about to stop—he's inviting startups and innovators to join him on this ride to the future. I hope to see many startups and innovators join at the event.