Hi, I’m Dario Riccio. I’m an entrepreneur and audiovisual professional with extensive experience in television production, post-production, and technical management. I founded The Usual neXt S.r.l., a startup focused on immersive experiences in geodesic domes, fulldome cinema, events, and educational formats. I define market positioning, business models, and product development while leading a multidisciplinary team across storytelling, 3D/Unreal content, web/app development, and social media. I thrive in complex technical and organizational environments, combining hands-on execution with cost control and scalable operations. I enjoy building and coordinating teams, shaping content pipelines, and developing digital ecosystems around immersive experiences for diverse audiences.

DARIO RICCIO

Hi, I’m Dario Riccio. I’m an entrepreneur and audiovisual professional with extensive experience in television production, post-production, and technical management. I founded The Usual neXt S.r.l., a startup focused on immersive experiences in geodesic domes, fulldome cinema, events, and educational formats. I define market positioning, business models, and product development while leading a multidisciplinary team across storytelling, 3D/Unreal content, web/app development, and social media. I thrive in complex technical and organizational environments, combining hands-on execution with cost control and scalable operations. I enjoy building and coordinating teams, shaping content pipelines, and developing digital ecosystems around immersive experiences for diverse audiences.

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Hi, I’m Dario Riccio. I’m an entrepreneur and audiovisual professional with extensive experience in television production, post-production, and technical management. I founded The Usual neXt S.r.l., a startup focused on immersive experiences in geodesic domes, fulldome cinema, events, and educational formats. I define market positioning, business models, and product development while leading a multidisciplinary team across storytelling, 3D/Unreal content, web/app development, and social media.

I thrive in complex technical and organizational environments, combining hands-on execution with cost control and scalable operations. I enjoy building and coordinating teams, shaping content pipelines, and developing digital ecosystems around immersive experiences for diverse audiences.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

TV Operator at Mediolanum Channel and TGCOM24
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2012
Operated video and broadcast systems for Mediolanum Channel and TGCOM24 in Milan, ensuring on-air content was captured, monitored, and transmitted reliably while collaborating with production and technical teams.
TV Director at Teleaes s e
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Directed television programming in Abruzzo, coordinating camera, lighting and live/recorded segments to ensure on-air execution aligned with creative direction and post-production handoffs.
Producer at Ecodelsangro.it
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Produced media projects for Ecodelsangro.it in Abruzzo, managing planning, coordination and delivery across production stages and liaising with stakeholders.
Technical Manager at New Star Movies
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019
Led technical operations, overseeing equipment, workflows and broadcast systems; supported production teams with troubleshooting and process improvements.
Founder / CEO at The Usual neXt S.r.l. (Italy)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and developed a startup dedicated to immersive experiences in geodesic domes: fulldome cinema, events and educational formats. Defined B2B/B2C business model, market positioning and product development strategy (structures, services and content). Coordinated a creative-technical team (storytelling, 3D/Unreal, content production, web/app development, social media). Managed suppliers and international supply chain for technical materials and components. Financial planning: budgeting, cost control, operational cashflow and preparation of documentation for grants/funding. Ensured compliance and safety requirements for public-facing temporary structures (technical-documentary processes, including EN 13501-1 standards).
Public Transport Operator at Public Transport Operator - Valais, Switzerland
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025
Operated scheduled public transport services, managing irregular shifts while adhering to procedures, regulations and safety standards. Operational service management and passenger relations; handling operational issues and service variations.
Technical Manager at New Star Movies (Abruzzo)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Technical management of video productions: acquisition workflows, post-production and delivery in various formats. Support to directing and production on set and in editing suites; quality control and workflow optimization. Equipment and technical configuration management; operational coordination with collaborators and suppliers.
TV Camera Operator at Mediolanum Channel and TGCOM24 (Milan)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Filming and editing in broadcast/news environments.
TV Camera Operator at Teleregione Molise (Campobasso)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2013
Filming and editing in news/sports environments.
Operations Manager (de facto) at TeleAesse (Abruzzo)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Broadcast scheduling and on-air management; staff/crew coordination and operational workflow supervision.
Producer at EcodelSangro.it (Abruzzo)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012
Editorial/video content production and publication management.

Education

Video and Cinema Editing at Roma Film Academy
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Scientific High School Diploma at T. Patini High School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality