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Matteo Achilli | |
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.jpg) Matteo Achilli in 2022 | |
| Born | February 7, 1992 Rome, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Education | Bocconi University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of Egomnia |
Matteo Achilli (born February 7, 1992) is an Italian entrepreneur, best known for founding Egomnia, a professional networking platform listed on the Italian Stock Exchange[1] aimed at connecting job seekers with employers. Often dubbed the "Italian Mark Zuckerberg" by the media[2], Achilli has gained significant recognition for his contributions to the tech and startup ecosystem in Italy.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Achilli was born in Rome, Italy. Showing an early interest in technology and business, he pursued a degree in Business Administration at Bocconi University in Milan.[3]. It was during his university years that Achilli conceived the idea for Egomnia, driven by the desire to address the high unemployment rates among young graduates in Italy.[4]
Career
[edit]Egomnia
[edit]In March 2012, at the age of 20, Achilli launched Egomnia. The platform quickly gained popularity, attracting over 50,000 users in its initial months.[5]. Egomnia uses an algorithm to rank users based on their skills and experiences, promoting a merit-based approach to job recruitment.[6]
Egomnia's rapid growth and success led to widespread media coverage, with Achilli being featured on the cover of Panorama Economy magazine. The platform's user base expanded to over 850,000 users and more than 1,600 companies by 2024.[7]
Media and Public Speaking
[edit]Achilli's entrepreneurial journey has been widely documented in the media. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences, including TEDx events.[8][9]. In 2016, his story was adapted into a biographical film titled The Startup, which dramatizes his rise as an entrepreneur and has contributed to the controversy surrounding his image in the Italian media.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Egomnia lists on the professional segment of Euronext Growth Milan". Euronext. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "Is this Italy's Mark Zuckerberg?". BBC. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
- ^ "In his first year at Bocconi, he's twenty years old and has founded a social network to create rankings for students and graduates, helping them find internships and placements". Bocconi University. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
- ^ "Matteo Achilli Founder & CEO of Egomnia". Natfluence. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "Egomnia ringrazia, "Dopo due mesi siamo 50 mila"". Linkiesta. Retrieved 2012-05-18.
- ^ "Matteo Achilli, the "Italian Mark Zuckerberg"". Slate. Retrieved 2014-08-05.
- ^ "The 24-year-old 'Italian Mark Zuckerberg' has inspired a movie — and more". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ "TEDxESADE". TED. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
- ^ "TEDxBocconiU". TED. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
- ^ "The 24-year-old 'Italian Mark Zuckerberg' has inspired a movie — and the Italian press is tearing it apart". Business Insider. Retrieved 2017-04-22.