B2B Marketing Trainer and Consultant
Starting this March, I will teach "Web Communications" at UNIMONT, Università degli Studi di Milano. The course emphasizes practical strategies for mountain-specific digital communication, integrating real-world cases, AI's role as an assistant, and data-driven decision making. I aim to empower students to maintain local authenticity while embracing modern techniques.
The Liquid Factory is seeking aspiring entrepreneurs to join its upcoming batch, emphasizing the importance of a founder mindset and courage over having a company or idea. Engaging in innovation, particularly in Valtellina, the initiative aims to support startups in building potential unicorns. Applications are open until June 30, 2025.
Corso di formazione online live programmato per il 10 e 17 maggio 2024 per aiutare le persone a comprendere il potenziale di ChatGPT e Google Gemini nelle loro attività lavorative quotidiane. Il corso di formazione è organizzato da Assindustria Servizi Cremona, parte dell'Associazione Industriali della Provincia di Cremona.
Corso di Intelligenza artificiale in 3 serate per artigiani e piccole imprese organizzato da Confartigianato Imprese di Sondrio presso la loro sede. Le fate sono lunedì 13, lunedì 20 e lunedì 27 dalle 17:30 alle 19:30 a Sondrio.
An introductory course on Artificial Intelligence will be held on March 12, 2024, at the Trombini Auditorium in Tirano, Sondrio, for the local UniTre group. Franco Clementi, president of the Tirano section of UniTre, will be present. The auditorium is filling up with attendees for the presentation.
An artificial intelligence course was held on March 6, 2024, at ConfArtigianato in Sondrio. The event was covered in the press, including articles in "Centro Valle" on March 9, 2024, and "Prima la Valtellina" on March 1, 2024.
On February 27th, 2024, at 10:00 AM, I hosted a live webinar for the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) titled "Like It or Not, With AI, Social Media Marketing Is Never Going to Be the Same." The session focused on the transformative impact of AI on social media marketing strategies.
On February 24, an event took place at the multimedia hall of the Municipality of Piateda (SO). The presentation attracted attentive audience members, complemented by local media interviews. Highlights include engaging moments during the talk and press reviews, contributing to a well-rounded community interaction.
I recently visited Strasbourg, France, for my Social Media Marketing course at the University of Strasbourg. During this time, my students from CAWEB and TCloc Masters interviewed me, creating a video discussing the significance of social media marketing and my teaching style. Check it out!
On February 3, 2024, I conducted two two-hour lessons for two groups of middle school students at the Comprensivo di Tresenda Institute in Teglio, Sondrio. The classes were part of the 2023/2024 edition of the Laboratory Days project.
Articolo apparso sulla rivista del Canton Grigione "Il Bernina" e pubblicato il 13 ottobre 2023. Il 28 ottobre prossimo prenderà il via un corso sull’intelligenza artificiale (IA) organizzato dall’Associazione Artigiani e Commercianti Valposchiavo in collaborazione con il Polo Poschiavo.Tale corso si propone di divulgare in termini semplificati le principali tecnologie dell’intelligenza artificiale per aiutare le... Continue Reading →
On July 27, I presented on Artificial Intelligence at the Tirano Civic Library. Despite the timing near summer holidays, the audience was large and engaged, responding enthusiastically with numerous questions and comments. A noteworthy article discussing my presentation was also featured in Intorno Tirano.
In June 2023, I taught a comprehensive course on LinkedIn for Business over three Wednesdays. The course was organized by Assoindustria Servizi in Cremona, focusing on leveraging LinkedIn as an effective tool for business development and networking.
On May 25, 2023, I gave a presentation in Milan at Via Palestro 12 for the Valtellinesi Cultural Association, titled "Artificial Intelligence: Exploring New Opportunities and Risks Together." The event aimed to discuss the implications of AI in various contexts.
Articolo apparso il 9 maggio 2023 sul ChatGPT NEWS, il blog di Luca Soltoggio Intelligenza Artificiale: opportunità e sfide – L’intervista esclusiva con Franco Folini Abbiamo posto alcune domande a Franco Folini, che ringraziamo per la disponibilità, in merito all’IA, e ai suoi sviluppi futuri. Franco Folini, è un imprenditore italiano, con una pluriennale esperienza nel... Continue Reading →
Franco Folini, a digital marketing expert, discusses the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in a March 2023 BitMap article. He highlights the rapid growth of AI technologies, exemplified by ChatGPT, and explores its benefits and challenges. Folini emphasizes the necessity for businesses to adapt and embrace AI to remain competitive.
Il 23 agosto 2019 è andata in onda una puntata di Codice, la trasmissione di RAI 1 dal titolo "Digitale: illusione o religione?". Della lunga intervista che Matteo Di Calisto aveva registrato qui a Berkeley, a casa mia, nel montaggio è sopravvissuto solo un brevissimo spezzone di circa un minuto. Chi fosse interessato può trovare... Continue Reading →
Novedge, founded in 2003 by Franco Folini and Cristiano Sacchi, transformed software distribution by selling 3D design software online, bypassing traditional value-added resellers (VARs). Over a decade, Novedge expanded its catalog to nearly 10,000 titles and adapted to tech-savvy customers needing minimal support, highlighting shifts towards online and cloud-based software sales.
Articolo apparso nel gennaio 2013 su Data Manager Online a cura di Antonio Savarese Sono stato intervistato da Antonio Savarese, fondatore di DataManager TV, un online magazine incentrato su temi ICT. In questa chiacchierata con Antonio, registrata proprio nei nostri uffici di San Francisco, ripercorro i passi che mi hanno portato a fondare Novedge. Spesso descrivo... Continue Reading →
Articolo apparso nel novembre 2012 sulla rivista Marie Claire Franco Folini e Cristiano Sacchi negli uffici di Novedge Si sono conosciuti 25 anni fa in Italia, al Politecnico di Milano, durante una ricerca per la tesi di laurea. Entrambi poi hanno tentato la carriera accademica, intraprendendo strade diverse, per poi riunirsi di nuovo a San... Continue Reading →
Franco Folini is a marketing trainer and consultant with a background as an e-commerce entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. He taught at UC Berkeley Extension and currently teaches at the University of Strasbourg and Università della Montagna in Edolo, Italy. Recently, he moved back to his native Valtellina in the Italian Alps. Franco frequently speaks about the impact of AI and other technologies on marketing. For more details, visit his LinkedIn profile or email him at folini@gmail.com.