Nicholas Baruffaldi

Distributor @Harlem Kitesurfing ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ | CEO & Co-founder @Flight Mode | Co-founder @Ridesk (Watersport SaaS) | Manager @Lorenzo Casati & @Leonardo Casati | Forbes Under 30 | Former C-level in Scale-up

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

I'm a digital enthusiast and sport lover born and raised in the Italian Alps, with the dream of transforming the competitive sport arena into something bigger than performance. Today I'm CEO & Co-founder of Flight Mode, official Harlem Kitesurfing distributor for Italy and Spain, CEO & Co-founder of Ridesk (Watersport SaaS) and manager of pro athletes Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati โ€“ two of the most iconic talents in international kitesurfing. Previously C-level executive in scale-ups, I bring a hybrid mindset blending business, brand building and athlete development. Selected in Forbes Under 30, I believe in clarity, bold execution and authentic stories. As an avid believer in optimisation, I follow the motto: "done is better than perfect."

Experience

  • Italy and Spain Distributor at Harlem Kitesurfing
    Mar 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 4 mos

  • Lorenzo Casati's Manager at Lorenzo Casati
    Mar 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 4 mos

  • Co-Founder & CEO at Flight Mode
    Mar 2025 - Present ยท 1 yr 4 mos

  • Co-Founder & CEO at Ridesk
    Oct 2025 - Present ยท 9 mos

  • Chief Operating Officer at Tribala
    May 2023 - Feb 2025 ยท 1 yr 10 mos