Jonathan Anguelov, a well-known figure in the French Tech scene, co-founded AirCall, a BtoB startup valued at over a billion euros. Under his leadership, AirCall achieved an annual recurring revenue exceeding 100 million euros, reaching Unicorn status and earning the exclusive Centaur distinction, limited to just 150 elite companies worldwide.
With an estimated wealth of 300 million euros, Jonathan's success is rooted in his strong entrepreneurial skills and wise investment decisions. Currently, he focuses on real estate investments through his company, Aguesseau Capital, with assets totaling 60 million euros.
Additionally, he supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem as a business angel, having invested in over 40 thriving startups.
Aymeric Grange, after graduating from a leading business school, worked as a consumer goods strategy consultant in Paris and New York.
Together with his partner Thomas Arnaudo, they founded a zero-waste bathroom brand: 900.Care. A company fighting against plastic waste in bathrooms. Their concept is based on reusable recycled plastic bottles and cardboard refills, thus reducing single-use plastics.
They have developed innovative products, such as shower gel in stick form, to reduce water transport and carbon emissions. Aymeric Grange and his team have managed to mobilize a committed community through crowdfunding campaigns.
Jean-Pierre Nadir, a visionary in the entrepreneurial and tourism sector, stands out for his eclectic and innovative professional trajectory. Coming from a modest background, his journey begins impressively in his teenage years when he founded his first company in the fast pizza delivery service in Paris, laying the first stones of his entrepreneurial spirit.
His foray into the press world, alongside influential figures such as Robert Lafont, marks a key stage in his career. By buying and relaunching Le Sport, and then founding Les Éditions de Demain, Jean-Pierre Nadir demonstrates an extraordinary ability to diversify his activities while injecting a dynamic of renewal. These initiatives allow him to launch several influential titles in the fields of travel, cuisine, and more, consolidating his status as a recognized press publisher.
With the creation of Easyvoyage.com in 2000, Jean-Pierre Nadir revolutionizes the e-tourism sector by providing a comprehensive portal of information and comparison for travelers. Under his direction, Easyvoyage becomes a benchmark, showcasing his flair for anticipating market trends and meeting consumer expectations.
His latest company, Fairmoove.fr, embodies his commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism. By promoting travel that respects ecology and ethics, Jean-Pierre Nadir continues his goal of reinventing the sector, once again proving his ability to innovate and positively impact society.
In parallel, his role as a Business Angel reflects his desire to support and mentor the new generation of entrepreneurs, focusing on projects with a positive impact. His investment in the show "Qui veut être mon associé?" reflects his commitment to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit and offering his expertise to those looking to turn their ideas into reality.
Currently residing in France, Jean-Pierre Nadir combines his passion for entrepreneurship with a balanced lifestyle, favoring closeness to nature and family values. His journey, marked by the creation and transformation of innovative companies, makes him an emblematic figure of the French entrepreneurial world, inspiring many aspirants to follow in his footsteps.
Éric Larchevêque, the co-founder of Ledger, is a distinguished figure in the entrepreneurial and investment world. As an engineering student, he launched his first web startup in 1996. His career spans diverse fields, including poker and real estate in Latvia, along with founding and selling several companies. Notably, he established and later sold Montorgueil, a company focused on content monetization and entertainment, in 2007, and Prixing, a price comparison mobile app, acquired by HighCo in 2013.
A pioneer in cryptocurrencies, Larchevêque founded La Maison du Bitcoin in 2014, the first physical space for purchasing crypto-assets, now known as Coinhouse and led by Nicolas Louvet since 2017. In the same year, he co-founded Ledger with Joël Pobeda and Nicolas Bacca. Ledger quickly grew into a global leader in cryptocurrency wallets and became the 15th French unicorn after raising over 400 million euros. Larchevêque led Ledger until 2019, later serving as the Chairman of the Board and then a board member.
In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Larchevêque has invested in numerous projects and companies. Since 2020, he has been a part of the M6 show "Qui veut être mon associé?" (Shark Tank), supporting entrepreneurs in securing funding. Deeply connected to his roots in Vierzon, he has been involved in educational projects in the Centre-Val de Loire region. In 2022, he co-founded ALGOSUP, an innovative computer science school. He currently resides in Sologne with his family, embracing a tranquil, nature-oriented lifestyle.
An entrepreneur since the age of 17, Sixtine Moullé-Berteaux co-founded Le Crayon, the first digital debate media, with her brother and two other associates. Their aim was to bring together society's disagreements around memorable broadcasts.
Le Crayon has grown into a media, communications, influence and press relations group, with over 3.7 million subscribers and a team of 30 people. Today, Sixtine is in charge of Le Surligneur, the press/media relations and social networking personal branding agency for entrepreneurs and executives.
In parallel with her activities at Le Crayon, Sixtine has developed her own themes around soft skills on her social networks, gathering +355k people, as well as on entrepreneurship also during conferences or media interviews.
With over 10 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Melody Madar has made a significant impact on the French media landscape. In 2014, at the young age of 24, Melody co-founded "Les Eclaireuses," a media outlet dedicated to highlighting women of all backgrounds. Quickly, Les Eclaireuses became the preferred media platform for women in France, gathering a community of over 8 million women.
In 2019, Melody launched a second media venture: "C'est qui la boss?" ("Who's the boss?"), aimed at supporting women in their careers by inspiring their ambitions and celebrating their successes. By showcasing inspiring role models from various backgrounds, "C'est qui la boss?" succeeded in bringing together over 700,000 women in France, offering podcasts, videos, and events that connected thousands of women and provided them with the connections they need to find their own voice and path.
Her success is further evidenced by the sale of her companies to the Media Groupe DC Company (Konbini and Legorafi).
Melody's mission towards women extends beyond her media ventures. She inaugurated Propuls’her, a startup incubator aimed at boosting female entrepreneurship, and ranks in the top 3 of business angels under 35 years old. In recognition of her commitment to women, Melody Madar was hailed by Forbes as one of the 40 most influential women in France.
She shares her expertise in marketing strategy, communication, and community building on social media.
Louis Marty is one of the co-founders of Merci Handy, a French company specializing in beauty and personal hygiene products.
With his innovative and creative approach, Louis Marty has helped develop a brand that stands out for its originality and commitment to products that are both useful and fun. Merci Handy is known for products that are not only functional but also enjoyable to use, featuring colorful packaging and attractive scents. The brand has sold over 50 million units worldwide in 20 countries, including France, the USA, Australia, and Mexico. Merci Handy has raised more than 4 million Euros.
Under his leadership, Merci Handy has also focused on ethical and environmental commitments. The brand strives to use natural ingredients and produce recyclable packaging to minimize its environmental impact. Louis Marty promotes a vision of accessible beauty while emphasizing values of joy, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
As an innovative entrepreneur in the beauty industry, Louis Marty has created a distinctive brand that combines enjoyment with environmental and social awareness.
In 2024, Louis Marty joined Blast, an investment fund, as an expert in consumer and branding.
With a spirited journey from trading Pokémon cards as a kid to founding my automotive company at 23, I've been immersed in the world of sales from an early age. My career has spanned a variety of roles – from my first sales position to becoming the Head of Sales at Ouihelp, a startup dedicated to eldercare, and managing major accounts for Sunday, a payment solution for restaurateurs. I further honed my expertise at Iconoclass, the leading school in Sales & Business Development, confirming my passion for this field.
Today, I leverage over a decade of experience to empower businesses by training their sales teams to become top performers. Specializing in Cold Calls, I cover the entire sales cycle, from Discovery to Closing, focusing on creating win-win situations through trust and effective strategies.
Host of 'Phénix: L'échec Mention Très Bien' Podcast - Exploring themes of failure and resilience. (Available on all listening platforms)
Author - Currently penning a book with Éditions Eyrolles, slated for release in late 2024, where I dive into the nuances of overcoming setbacks and emerging stronger.
Dubbed "The Prince of Failure" for my unique approach to embracing and learning from setbacks, I'm here to guide you through the art of sales with proven strategies and a deep understanding of what it means to truly win together.
Let's redefine success in sales together !
Guillaume Luscan, who holds dual degrees from top engineering and business schools, has worked as a consultant in many European countries, with strong expertise in operations (Lean Management in factories, logistics centers, and services such as call centers, sales teams, and R&D teams).
He was one of the first employees at Respire, where he was responsible for operations, finance and administration, HR, and legal matters.
Along with two partners, he co-founded Cajoo, which became a leader in ultra-fast grocery delivery in France. Nearly 50 million euros were raised to develop Cajoo, from VC funds as well as industrial investors. Cajoo was sold to Flink a year and a half after its launch.
He then became the general manager of Flink's French subsidiary and managed the integration of Cajoo and Flink France.
A year later, he, along with a new investor, took over part of Flink's French subsidiary through the commercial court.
Toni Paignant, co-founder of StarOfService, has turned a simple idea into a global platform that connects people with professional services. From the start, Toni and his cofounders worked without pay for two years, pushing the platform from zero visitors to an impressive 10 million monthly visits. This journey showcases not just dedication but a remarkable rise based on self-taught skills and a hands-on approach, without any external SEO help.
The platform's success is evident in its numbers: over 11 million euros raised from investors and a presence in more than 80 countries. Toni's story is a clear example of starting from the bottom and climbing to the top, proving that big achievements can come from humble beginnings.
Today, Toni is regarded as a resourceful expert in acquisition, with skills in Sales, SEO, and Email Marketing. Understanding that many startups face challenges in these areas, he is well-positioned to offer invaluable support and insights.
With more than 15 years of extensive experience in the video game industry, Julien has held prominent C-level positions at renowned companies including Focus Entertainment, Ubisoft, Wargaming, Bandai Namco, and Atari.
His expertise lies in business development, particularly in the acquisition of content for publishing and distribution. Julien's illustrious career has equipped him with specialized skills in publishing, distribution, licensing, content strategy, portfolio management, market analytics, and financial modeling.
Olivier Vaury, is a finance authority and technology advocate, pivotal in the growth of Europe's e-commerce and startup landscapes.Educated at prestigious institutions — ENS Ulm, Université Paris-Dauphine, and LSE — Olivier's career trajectory has been impressive.He started his career at the Boston Consulting Group up to a senior manager position, with assignment across all industries.
He then moved to finance roles at Groupe Casino (as Head of Finance for the company's international businesses) and Amazon, where he served as the Finance Director for the France business, overseeing a period of ultra-fast growth and market consolidation. In 2017, Olivier embraced entrepreneurship at ManoMano, Europe's premier Home Improvement digital platform, acting as the first CFO of the company, and building from scratch the Finance, Legal, Analytics and Payments teams. He helped the company raised over €500m fresh capital and grow revenue 10x.
In parallel, he showed strong to innovation as a business angel, investing in over 35 early-stage tech startups, mostly in the deep tech arena (with emerging stars of the deep tech scene in France such as Aqemia in pharma tech or LaVie in plant-based meat alternatives) . These investments cover an array of fields, including medtech, life sciences, robotics, space, software and niche marketplaces, demonstrating his knack for identifying and nurturing groundbreaking technologies.
Currently, Olivier leverages his comprehensive skillset as an advisor, guiding businesses in strategy, finance, data analysis, and HR. His unique combination of financial acumen, visionary leadership, and enthusiasm for technological advancements positions him as an influential figure in the finance and startup communities.
Rémi Guyot is a pivotal figure in the realm of product and innovation. He's best known for his seminal work, "Discovery Discipline," a book that has significantly influenced the way companies approach product development, emphasizing a methodical yet straightforward process that has been widely adopted for its effectiveness in enhancing product iterations.
Starting his career in the tech industry at PayPal in 2008, Rémi served as the Head of User Experience for the EMEA region. Here, he explored the nuances of digital transactions in diverse markets such as Russia, Turkey, and Dubai, developing a deep understanding of global user needs and the importance of simplicity in design.
His journey took a significant turn in 2015 when he joined BlaBlaCar as the Chief Product Officer. At BlaBlaCar, Rémi was at the forefront of the product and marketing teams, leading the company to become one of the first French unicorns. His tenure at BlaBlaCar was marked by the implementation of the Discovery Discipline method, demonstrating its power in revolutionizing product development cycles.
The Discovery Discipline framework, known as F.O.C.U.S.E.D, was co-created by Rémi and Tristan Charvillat. It addresses the need for a structured methodology in product discovery to keep up with the rapid pace of innovation required in today's competitive landscape. The framework guides teams through a process of exploring problems, testing solutions, and selecting the best options, fostering incremental innovation without compromising on delivery capabilities.
Rémi's dedication to the principle of simplicity extends beyond his professional work. He is also known for his commitment to personal development, regularly engaging in training sessions with a World Champion in archery to sharpen his focus and concentration skills. This practice underlines his belief in the importance of simplicity and focus, not just in product design and development but in all aspects of life.
Through his work, Rémi Guyot has become a respected voice in the design and product communities, inspiring others to embrace simplicity and effectiveness in their product development endeavors. His contributions continue to impact the way digital products are created, making him a true leader in the field of product and design.
Meet Hugo Bentz, a Bordeaux-based entrepreneur fueled by a passion for entrepreneurship, organization, and sales. With a vibrant online presence, Hugo shares his expertise through various channels: his YouTube channel, LaChapelle-TV, his podcast, La Chapelle Radio, and his personal newsletter hosted on Substack.
Over the past 12 years, Hugo has co-founded six companies, each generating over 1 million euros in annual revenue. These ventures span a variety of industries, showcasing Hugo's versatile entrepreneurial spirit and his ability to drive success across different markets.
Among his notable achievements is the creation of LaChapelle.club, a Start-up & Agency Studio designed to foster innovation and support emerging businesses. Hugo's commitment to "building in public" is further exemplified through his work with Founders Paradise, a platform that encourages transparency and collaboration among entrepreneurs.
Hugo's entrepreneurial journey includes founding:
Hugo's expertise extends beyond company founding. He is deeply committed to assisting entrepreneurs in overcoming challenges related to execution, scaling sales from 100K to 1 million euros annually, and navigating sales and distribution in large retail formats. Furthermore, he offers invaluable advice on organization and time management, essential skills for any successful entrepreneur.
Hugo Bentz's journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and strategic thinking in the entrepreneurial world. Through his ventures and guidance, he continues to inspire and support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Rodrigo Sepúlveda Schulz is a powerhouse in entrepreneurship and investment, demonstrating a robust track record across various sectors, participating in over 70 financing transactions, with 25 exits to date, including 3 exceeding $1 billion in valuation each (2 IPOs, 18 M&A, only 5 bankruptcies). In addition to investing, Rodrigo consults with corporates and startups, offering his strategic insights and broad network to assist in their growth and establishing successful partnerships.
As a respected thought leader, Rodrigo is a sought-after speaker, startup mentor, jury member in startup competitions, and occasional lecturer at top-tier graduate schools. He also actively participates in the podcasting space, contributing to over 800 podcasts in the past decade, and providing insightful commentary on the business aspects of technology. Multilingual in French, English, Spanish, German, Italian, and Thai, Rodrigo brings to bear his global perspectives and multifaceted skills in all his endeavors, standing as a versatile professional and an adventurous life explorer.
Martin Jouanneau has significantly influenced the sports equipment industry as the General Manager of the French subsidiary of New Balance for 14 years, during which he propelled the brand to an unprecedented level of success and recognition in France. His career began after completing studies in Literatture, enriched by a rewarding experience as a French teacher in West Africa, adding a cultural and international dimension to his professional profile.
At New Balance, Martin started as a technical advisor before taking on the role of General Manager of the French subsidiary, where he successfully led for over a decade. His leadership was characterized by sustained growth, product innovation, and strengthening the brand in the French market. After his time at New Balance, he joined Mizuno, continuing to exert a notable influence in the sports industry.
In parallel, Martin launched the brands Bluedy and Tinnson, highlighting his commitment to design and innovation. Bluedy stands out for its unique approach to shoe design, inspired by values of harmony and unity, and by an aesthetic influenced by the blue sky and music.
Besides his achievements in the shoe industry, Martin Jouanneau has also shared his experiences and reflections through several publications. His books, "De 0 à 5 Milliards", "Afric", and "Virage", cover a range of topics from his years at New Balance to his experience in Africa, and his beginnings as a fiction writer.
Martin's career path is marked by a diversity of experiences and constant success, reflecting his ability to innovate and lead in a competitive environment, while contributing to culture and intellectual dialogue through his writings.
With over a decade of experience across leading companies such as Aramis Group, OuiCar (now Turo), and Pierre et Vacances – Center Parcs, Christophe has proven himself to be a versatile data expert. He specializes in enhancing the value of data assets for both digital-first and traditional companies and spearheading data transformation initiatives. As the Data Director for OuiCar and LeCab, two pioneering digital platforms in ride-hailing and car sharing, Christophe established the data department from the ground up, generating over 1 million in value through data-driven activities in under two years. His efforts in pricing optimization at AramisGroup resulted in significant value creation within months.
Christophe's career spans a variety of settings, from tech startups like OuiCar (now Turo), AramisGroup, and LeCab, to established European firms such as Manutan and the Pierre et Vacances – Center Parcs Group. In each role, he has been instrumental in either founding data departments or profoundly transforming data operations.
His analytical prowess is backed by a strong academic foundation in research, with a focus on data science and statistical analysis, coupled with extensive management experience leading teams of 5 to 60 members. Christophe is uniquely qualified to enhance or establish your company's data organization, maximize the potential of data assets, and uncover opportunities for data activation.
William Hauvette stands at the forefront of Asphalte, a pioneering brand transforming the sustainable fashion industry with its revolutionary pre-order model. Under his visionary leadership, Asphalte has not only achieved an impressive turnover of 20 million euros but has also established itself as a leader in eco-responsible fashion. This remarkable success is a testament to William's innovative approach, which introduced a sales system based entirely on pre-orders and crowdfunding. This operational model minimizes waste and costs by producing only what has been sold, thereby reducing intermediaries and promoting ethical production in Italy or Portugal.
William embodies the spirit of the modern entrepreneur—agile, resilient, and deeply committed to ethics and sustainability. He has skillfully steered Asphalte through challenging economic times while maintaining responsible business practices, showcasing exceptional leadership and strategic skills. His journey is living proof that innovation, combined with a meaningful mission, can lead to not only a successful business but also a profound and lasting influence on an entire industry.
Asphalte, under William's guidance, does not just sell clothing. The brand offers an innovative vision of fashion, where quality, durability, and accessibility harmoniously meet. William's story, marked by an ability to see beyond obstacles and transform them into opportunities, serves as inspiration and motivation for a new generation of entrepreneurs. It encourages them to pursue their passions with determination while adopting a responsible approach towards their community and the environment. William Hauvette and Asphalte brilliantly illustrate how ambition and responsibility can come together to redefine the standards of the fashion industry for the years to come.
With over 15 years of experience as a tech entrepreneur, he has co-founded and led several successful startups in the SAAS and consumer sectors, raising many millions in total funding and reaching millions of users worldwide. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Async, the only tool that liberates your calendar with voice messages that can be read, reacted to, and shared with anyone. Previously, he co-founded Willo, which raised $25M with Kleiner Perkins and received Time's best invention of the year award.
He is also an angel investor and co-founder of Origins alongside ⚽️ world champion Blaise Matuidi, an early-stage venture firm that supports legendary consumer founders with an unfair advantage from seed to series A. Their LPs are primarily athletes, celebrities, and investors with significant social media influence, forming a powerful community of 160 million followers. He leverages the influence of their LPs to boost awareness and growth for the startups they invest in.
Raphael Cohen is the founder and CEO of Moojo.xyz, a decentralized open network that enables brands, communities and consumers to connect and anonymously exchange data, audiences, deals, content and everything they care about.
Prior to this Raphael was a Director or Product Management at Google, leading Product and UX teams for Waze, the popular navigation app with more than 150M monthly active users worldwide.
Born and raised in Paris, Raphael graduated in Electrical Engineering from the Technion (Israel Institute of Technology), specializing in Digital Signal Processing and Information Theory. His professional journey began as an Algorithms Engineer for wireless communications systems, followed by co-founding an algo-trading company, later acquired by a global finance player. Subsequently, he led Product for DesignArt Networks, a key player in the nascent 4G infrastructure market, later acquired by Qualcomm.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Raphael, a husband and father of four, resides in Israel's countryside among vineyards and palm trees.
Raphaël Vullierme is a notable European tech entrepreneur with a history of launching and scaling innovative startups. Educated at INSA Lyon and HEC Paris, he initiated his entrepreneurial journey by founding goodfood, a pioneering meal delivery service. He expanded his influence internationally with Rocket Internet in Berlin, leading the launch of eatfirst.com across Europe and establishing a significant presence in the vertically integrated food delivery sector.
Venturing into the private aviation industry, Raphaël launched OpenJet.com, raising €2.5 million and building a cross-continental team, showcasing his capacity for international project management. In 2016, he co-founded Luko with Benoît Bourdel, aiming to revolutionize the home insurance market. Luko quickly became France's top online home insurer, securing a 25% market share and insuring 500,000 homes in three countries, underscored by strategic acquisitions and a leading brand reputation with a Net Promoter Score above 70.
Raphaël Vullierme's career reflects his ability to identify market opportunities and execute innovative solutions, making a significant impact on the European tech and entrepreneurial landscape.
Christophe Duhamel, co-founder on Marmiton, is a pioneer of the Internet in France. He started as a computer engineer in one of the first web agencies in France in 1995, before shifting towards marketing and consulting out of interest.He completed his training with a master's degree in marketing management at ESSEC business school.As Marmiton CEO for 20 years, he brought the site from zero to over 20 million unique users per month, managing all new leverages: communities, video, mobile, social networks, vocal interface, managed to launch a (profitable) paper magazine and more than 50 cookbooks.
He worked with most food brands, ad agencies, tech companies, and big media groups owning Marmiton (aufeminin, Axel Springer, TF1, Reworld).Christophe is also a writer and a teacher in several business schools (entrepreneurship, digital marketing), since he loves sharing his experience and helping companies to innovate.
Marjolaine Grondin is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Jam, a Messenger media for 15-25-year-olds, recently acquired by June Marketing agency. She completed a double master's program at HEC and has a background in Sciences Po and the University of Berkeley, where her passion for entrepreneurship took root.
She is renowned for her achievements, including being part of Forbes' 30 Under 30 and MIT’s Top Innovators Under 35. Marjolaine was the first female entrepreneur to speak at Facebook's F8 conference and was recognized as one of France's top 20 entrepreneurs in 2021.
Marjolaine is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs, businesses, and individuals in creating fulfilling and authentic lives by reconnecting with themselves, others, and nature. She travels across Europe to share her insights on new work paradigms and the societal, economic, and philosophical aspects of artificial intelligence. Her current projects include the development of innovative living and creative spaces, as well as editorial work as the French ambassador for Adobe. Additionally, she pursues her passions as a DJ and avid surfer 🏄♀️
Dan brings over ten years of experience in B2B SaaS sales. He co-founded Topo.io in 2022, an AI-driven lead generation tool, and participated in the Y Combinator accelerator program in San Francisco, marking his entry into the entrepreneurial world.
Previously, Dan was integral to the growth phase at Aircall, where he managed strategic sales during a period of significant expansion—from 150 to 800 employees and scaling revenues from $10 million to $120 million ARR.
His expertise includes designing and refining sales funnels, from lead acquisition to deal closure. Dan is also knowledgeable in building sales teams, strategizing around complex deals, and optimizing closing techniques.
An entrepreneur at heart, Camille co-founded HelloAlix in 2015, one of the first generative AI startups specializing in customer relations. This venture allowed Camille to develop a deep expertise in applying AI to real-world challenges.
In 2018, Camille joined Doctrine, the first legal intelligence platform adopted by more than 13,000 clients. He currently co-leads the sales team of this French Tech scale-up, a pioneer in AI applied to the legal sector.
Over the past six years, Camille has overseen the transformation of the sales team, as the company grew from 30 to 160 employees and increased its revenue by 25x. His journey reflects mastery in managing rapid growth in cutting-edge tech environments.
Thomas is a legal authority and startup advocate, instrumental in supporting innovative businesses and new technologies. Educated at top institutions, he has been advising entrepreneurs and startups since 2011. With over 12 years of experience as a lawyer, Thomas specializes in corporate law, private equity, labor law, and intellectual property. He has guided numerous startups, through the complexities of starting, financing, and expanding their businesses.
Thomas is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, leading workshops and mentoring at incubators and accelerators such as The Galion Project, Station F, and HEC Incubator. His commitment to fostering innovation and his passion for technology make him a key figure in the startup community, providing strategic legal support and guidance to help businesses achieve their full potential.
Matthieu holds a Master's degree in business and philosophy and has been working for 10 years in the european entrepreneurship ecosystem.
He began his career in sales for startups in Paris & Brussels, launched a linesitter service to avoid queues in Paris and worked for TheFamily in Berlin in its heyday.*
Back to Paris in 2017 he specialized in recruitment for startups with Ignition Program. He became Head of recruitment in France and then for the international division. A*long with his team of 10+ talent recruiters he hired +400 people for startups (100+ himself) from business developers to C-levels in marketing / sales / ops.
3 years ago, he co-founded the Club Bootstrap - a qualified network of 110+ CEOs (turnover between €2m-€50m) which :
If you’re wondering how to deal with C-levels or how to build a top notch B2B community or how to turn your customers into ambassadors, he’s your guy. The methodology he uses to accompany his founders is inspired by C-level coaching, so that’s what you’ll get booking a call
Vincent is a dynamic executive with a proven track record in global operations and finance. With an MBA in Corporate Finance, he has played a pivotal role in driving the success of ATEME, a leading cloud, software, and hardware company, coming from 24M€ in 2014 to 100+M€ in 2023 where he currently serves as Vice President of Global Operations.
His expertise in optimizing operations is evident in his leadership of key departments such as Insides Sales, Sales Administration, Purchasing, Production (multi-sites), and Logistics. Vincent has also implemented innovative IT tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Strategic international partnerships have been a cornerstone of Vincent's success. By establishing alliances with key suppliers, improving payment terms, reducing costs, and minimizing stock levels, positively impacting the company's financial performance.
Vincent is also credited with successfully implementing ISO9001 quality management and ISO27001 information security systems, ensuring compliance with international standards while accommodating rapid company growth.
His achievements include margin optimization through rigorous cost management, substantial improvement in cash flow by optimizing supplier lead times, reducing stock levels, and fostering a culture of ambitious goal setting and talent development within international teams.
Prior to ATEME, Vincent held leadership roles at BRAMBLES and Nortel, where he was responsible for industrial operations, strategic planning, and project management.
Vincent is characterized by his ability to drive growth, streamline operations, and build high-performing teams, making him a key asset to boost any organization.
Nicolas Goldstein is a seasoned entrepreneur and the co-founder of Talenteum.com, a leading platform connecting businesses with top-tier talent across the globe but mainly in Africa.
He brings over 20 years of expertise in Outsourcing within the IT, Call Center, and BPO space
His deep understanding of the outsourcing and remote work has enabled him to build strong relationships with clients and partners from Asia , to East Europe, South America and now in Africa.
Nicolas has a proven track record in building and recruiting remote teams, further enhancing his ability to support businesses in navigating the evolving landscape of remote work.
He currently lives in Mauritius island. He is very involved in the Tech ecosystem and startups in the Indian Ocean region and in Africa. He has been elected recently Co-President of the Label French Tech Mauritius.
He is dedicated to empowering businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape by providing access to a diverse pool of top talent from around the world.
Outside of his work at Talenteum, Nicolas is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is passionate about driving positive change in the global workforce. He is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and empowerment at Talenteum and beyond by impacting-driven initiatives, advocating for fair salaries and working conditions for teleworkers across industries.
Gwenn has 12 years of experience in growth and digital marketing in fast-growing companies.
She started her career at Fifty-five, where she worked as a digital marketing & analytics consultant with banks and retail companies such as BNP Paris, La Redoute and Sarenza, defining their global strategy with data tracking, measurement & concrete business use cases.
She then became CMO of Captain Contrat, a French legal-tech start-up where she built the Marketing team from acquisition to activation & retention, contributed to increasing the number of new clients (x3.5 YoY in 2017; x2 YoY in 2018).
In 2019, Gwenn joined Qonto as Head of User Acquisition, she helped grow the customer base from 50,000 to over 450,000 customers (March 2024) in France, Germany, Spain & Italy. She led a team from 5 to over 50 people with experts on Ads, SEO, Affiliation, Referral Program, Marketing automation, Website, Analytics.
She just started her own business to advise startups on their Growth strategies: to grow revenue with a KPI & Go-to-Market framework but also Growth roadmaps, to expand on new markets and services, to structure and grow teams (hire, make people evolve, coach).
Maxime Champoux is a seasoned product management expert with a deep focus in the fintech sector, particularly within core banking and regulatory frameworks like PSD2. Currently serving as the Head of Product at Qonto, Maxime leverages his extensive experience to enhance product teams' ability to deliver high-quality results swiftly, adopting a meticulous, step-by-step approach.
He provides strategic guidance to C-level executives, Heads of Product Management, Leads, and product managers, helping them refine their product strategy and practices. A prolific contributor to the product management community, Maxime’s insights on API integration and no-code applications in product management are featured prominently on his Medium.
Since starting in fintech scale-ups in 2012, Maxime has been instrumental in building two core banking systems and significantly scaling product management teams—from zero to seventy professionals. His career includes pivotal roles at iBanFirst, Mailjet, and Qonto, where he has been a staunch advocate for the strategic use of APIs to revolutionize product management and banking services.
Maxime's motto, "quality first, then execution," encapsulates his approach to product development. His efforts have been crucial in powering banking solutions for over 400,000 SMEs across Europe, underscoring his pivotal role in crafting fintech products that cater effectively to the dynamic needs of the modern financial landscape.
CTO with 15 years of startup experience, Roch thrives on tackling complex problems and collaborating with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
Roch spent several years at Teads, an ad-tech scale-up specializing in video advertising formats. He then founded Edgebase, a startup acquired by Fabernovel.
Roch was CTO at Proprioo, a PropTech company acquired by Casavo in 2022. His expertise spans across tech team management and cutting-edge web development utilizing the latest technologies, including no-code and automation tools.
More recently, he has been working as a tech consultant on early-stage Fintech projects, and he is now working on a new venture.
Alexandre Bardin is a serial entrepreneur and founder of the start-up Rubypayeur, which supports over 6 000 companies in managing accounts receivable.
Alexandre offers his expertise to help you optimize your accounts receivable management, regardless of your company's size.
Contract content, risk prevention, implementation of a credit scoring solution, and debt collection are among the topics he masters and that will enable your company to optimize its profitability.
During a 30-minutes call, you'll have the opportunity to review all your billing processes. Alexandre will provide you all the necessary advices to be prepared to deal with non-paying customers.
Hervé works with a range of ambitious organisations in FR and UK who want to raise the level of their sales execution. Typically, these organisations are doing well, yet they are convinced they can do even better both in terms of volume and magins and are looking for ideas to do so.
There are typically three main issues they face which justifies a conversation:
1- They are not happy with their sales ratios, both leading and lagging KPIs. There are various issues they have identified. For example a lack of robust methodology leading to a lot of improvisation, they are not happy by too much negotiations eating up their margins, their forecasts are often missed or they identified differing performance from one contributor to another one.
2- They are worried about lead generation. They have a good product or a good service but not a regular stream of new opportunities. They have noticed their teams struggle to pick up the phone, they are hiding behind Linkedin or they're not sure what to say to new prospects.
3- They have made poor recruitment decisions that have cost them a substantial amount of money both in salaries and missed opportunities. And they want to put in place a want to build 92% predictable process to hire A-Player.
Results do vary depending on the focus the leadership has but some examples are acquisition raised by +33% YoY, top of the funnel activity by +66% or raise the average ticket size by 5.
Tristan boasts over a decade of experience as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) at JobTeaser, where he manages a sales team across France, Germany, and the Nordics, specializing in new and existing business development, along with indirect sales channels.
During his tenure, Tristan played a key role in JobTeaser's growth, contributing to scaling the team from 18 to over 400 employees and expanding the partnerships network from 8 to 800 alliances across Europe.
Beyond his corporate role, Tristan is committed to mentorship and coaching, serving as a coach and trainer at On Train and a mentor for Yaniro. He authored "You Don't Need a CEO to Start Up," sharing insights on management and scaling strategies.
As a member of the committee at WILCO, a startup incubator, Tristan contributes to fostering entrepreneurial ventures. With a humble approach and a wealth of experience, he is dedicated to empowering others and driving organizational success.
With 10 years of experience in B2B marketing, Eliott currently serves as the VP of Marketing at Skello, where he has been for over five years, starting as the first marketing hire. During his time at Skello, he has expanded the marketing team to 10+ members by 2024. Eliott manages both the Growth & Acquisition and Brand & Communication departments, focusing on strategies in demand generation, branding, communications, and managing events and press relations.His marketing skills include community engagement, go-to-market strategies, and sales enablement, while his management expertise is evident in his ability to develop corporate culture, manage P&L, and lead events and team-building efforts. Eliott is adept in integrating Generative AI technologies and No-Code solutions.Before his current role, he was Head of Growth at MyBestPro, specializing in professional-client intermediation in Europe, and began his career at a brand design agency. Eliott continuously enhances his skills to adapt to the evolving tech landscape, with educational experiences at Le Wagon in coding and entrepreneurial programs at The Family.
Additionally, Eliott has been a Trainer for more than two and a half years, mentoring executive committees, operational teams, and individuals in various industries, including B2C, B2B, luxury, fintech, advertising, and healthcare. His training is aimed at improving leadership and marketing skills within teams.
With over a decade of experience in B2B marketing, Alice is a seasoned professional who has fueled growth for industry giants like Salesforce and Aircall. As a leader of large international marketing teams, she spearheaded the expansion of these companies into new markets, showcasing her prowess in global strategy execution.
Alice is a true expert in all facets of marketing and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy. Her expertise spans from field marketing and strategic planning to campaign execution, brand development, and team leadership.
As the founder of her own consultancy, AG Marketing, Alice has refined her skills in consulting and advising businesses of all sizes and industries. She is ideally positioned to craft tailored strategies, offer actionable insights, and deploy proven tactics to drive marketing success.
In an intensive consulting session, Alice will offer a critical eye and actionable feedback on your marketing strategy, leveraging her wealth of experience to help you achieve your business objectives.
Loïc Hamdi is an esteemed Luxury Strategy & Operations Executive, renowned for his transformative leadership within the luxury sector. With an impressive track record at the Richemont group and innovative entrepreneurial ventures, Loïc has consistently propelled luxury brands to new heights, leveraging his deep market understanding and strategic prowess.
He notably elevated the ultraluxury brand Roger Dubuis, achieving unprecedented growth and deeper brand equity across key global markets. His visionary launch of WSTWN introduced a groundbreaking luxury watch inventory management solution, merging modern technology with luxury retail to redefine the marketplace.
Loïc’s expertise extends to developing and executing comprehensive business strategies, managing P&L, fostering strategic partnerships, and leading high-performance teams. His international experience, fluency in English and French, and a keen eye for market innovation distinguish him as a leader adept at navigating the complexities of the luxury industry.
His competencies span corporate strategy, marketing, product innovation, client engagement, and maximizing ROI, making him a versatile and dynamic luxury industry leader. Loïc’s passion for integrating traditional luxury ethos with contemporary innovations continues to inform his approach to business development and brand growth.
Connect with Loïc on Better Call to explore Luxury Business Development strategies that can transform your brand's trajectory in the competitive luxury landscape.
Tristan Charvillat stands out as a visionary leader in design and product culture. For 20 years, he focused on delivering great experiences to customers all around the world. Currently serving as the VP of Product Design at Malt, he has been instrumental in shaping the design direction and product strategy for some of the most recognised brands in the market, including BlaBlaCar, INTUIT, and PayPal.
As an accomplished author, his book "Discovery Discipline: The Radical Method to Master Product Discovery," has become a bestseller in the French Tech community, reflecting his deep expertise and innovative approach to product discovery. Tristan's career journey showcases his remarkable ability to lead and inspire design teams, foster a productive product culture, and drive impactful processes with a FOCUSED and pragmatic approach.
Tristan offers key insights for aspiring Design team leaders, covering everything from daily operations to strategic decision-making. He’s also pivotal in transforming Design culture for Product leaders and Executive Committees, guiding them towards strategic clarity and long-term team success.
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With a 15-year trajectory blending neuroscience with entrepreneurial ventures, Thibaud stands out as a dynamic force in the convergence of science and business. He is also a published author and international speaker, having presented at TEDx and similar platforms.
After earning his PhD at the Brain Institute in Paris, Thibaud co-founded and served as the former COO of My Brain Technologies. He played a pivotal role in the design and success of the "Mélomind" relaxation headset, which received multiple accolades and was recognized at CES Las Vegas as one of the most innovative startups. He led the first fundraising efforts with VCs, Business Angels, and public entities. He also structured the company to grow from 2 to over 30 people, organized the supply chain, and manufacturing in France, Taiwan, and China. Additionally, he is the co-author of 2 patents.
Thibaud is an expert in strategy, operations, and fundraising, especially for early-stage projects. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build solid foundations for their companies, including aspects such as founder relations, vision definition, HR, R&D strategy, product roadmap, finance, and organizational structure.
His entrepreneurial spirit is further demonstrated through his co-founding and leadership at a Parisian startup incubator, where he supported over a hundred startups across diverse sectors such as deeptech, digital, health, agroecology, and crafts, with a keen eye on social impact. His mentoring at various institutions (Wilco, CNRS, Polytechnique, CentraleSupelec) and his international engagements, including incubator projects and entrepreneur support programs in Ukraine, Japan, Korea, and Australia, underline his global perspective and commitment to fostering innovation.
Thibaud has had the rare opportunity to experience fundraising from various angles: as an entrepreneur pitching and negotiating with investors, as an Incubator Director, as a VC, and as a business angel himself.
3x Lead founder, 5x co-founder, 11x investor
Founder of Cityzeum.com, a travel guide that attracted more than 110 million visitors thanks to SEO and inbound marketing, with less than 5 k€ budget.
Also founded Rue24, a private accelerator that helps start-up, CEO and innovators to refine their strategy and unlock their growth.
Strong expertise in : SEO, inbound marketing, strategic marketing, pitch deck, product roadmap, business modèle and web monetization, content & editorial strategy, sales automation and multi-channel B2B sales, B2B negociations.
Strategic Advisor in the "0 to 1" road (i helped or co founded several projets that went from 0 to x00k€ annual turnover, launcher tens of New services / produits / websites). Also advise scale up and bigger companies to refine their model, challenge their marketing, innovate from scratch, optimize their funnel, launch a product, optimize their seo or improve their margin.
Invested in early stage in several start-up (X11) in travel tech, agri tech, food tech, saas, chatbot, IA projects, B2B sales prospection, marketplace....
Valerie is an expert in “Partner experience” with more than 30 years of professional experience cumulated in direct sales and in partnerships for the High tech industry.
Having worked in 12 different positions, she sold for more than 27M€ directly and influenced more than 400M€ along her career, in 9 startups, scale ups and corporate companies in France and globally.
She worked as a contributor, a director of large accounts and strategic alliances and as a manager of ecosystem partners managers. Along her career, she worked for or with big names like Accenture, BearingPoint, Capgemini, Cegid, HP, IBM and SAS Institute.
She completed her professional experience with an International MBA cursus, wrote a thesis on strategic alliances and went through recently a personal coaching certification.
She is a passionate about the partner experience and in particular about building long term relationships with an ecosystem that will generate sustainable growth.
Having experimented, executed and modelized many different partner growth strategies in 30 best practices, she can quickly assess your company partner maturity and spot directly your key success factors in your partnering experience. This assessment could be done through different angles :
strategic, tactical and/or competency wise and will lead you to immediate actionable items
Léonid Goncharov, a visionary and the founder of Anticafé, has paved a revolutionary path in the world of work for digital nomads. Inspired by the culture and entrepreneurial education at ESCP Paris, Léonid conceived Anticafé, a unique space blending café, home, and coworking office, where time spent becomes the currency. This revolutionary idea met the flexibility needs of freelancers, students, and businesses, providing a stimulating place for work, exchange, and creation.
Under Léonid's leadership, Anticafé quickly flourished, expanding its network to 14 locations across Europe and welcoming over a million clients in 10 years. With approximately 500 employees throughout its history, Léonid has demonstrated a deep commitment to a more open and collaborative work world. In 2022, he took a new step by selling Anticafé as well as Clue & Co, an escape game.
Not stopping there, Léonid is currently working on his fifth startup, Work & Go, continuing his journey of innovation in entrepreneurship.
Alongside his businesses, he leads Ensemble Ukraine, an organization with 20 volunteers and a budget of 2 million euros, having carried out 67 humanitarian projects to date. Léonid's career, from his early steps as an entrepreneur to his humanitarian engagement, illustrates an impressive trajectory marked by perseverance, innovation, and a passion for entrepreneurship, inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams with determination and creativity.
Pierre is a distinguished entrepreneur and investor with a history of co-founding four startups in the US and Europe. He notably led one of these startups to a successful IPO and played a key role in two major mergers and acquisitions.
Over 17 years in San Francisco, Pierre honed his skills in the midst of the tech industry's elite. His extensive experience as a General Partner at The Refiners, an early-stage venture capital fund in San Francisco, includes investing in 54 startups.He is currently leading 34 Elements, a revolutionary methodology designed to guide startups towards achieving product-market fit.
Pierre's expertise extends to coaching over 300 startups, specializing in strategy development. His areas of proficiency encompass vision creation, team building, equity structuring, value proposition development, market positioning, segmented market targeting, go-to-market strategy formulation, business model innovation, data-driven decision-making frameworks and fundraising.
Additionally, Pierre is a prolific author and a well-respected voice in the industry. He contributes regularly to two esteemed American digital magazines, Data Driven Investor and The Startup, and hosts his own podcast, 34 Elements. His insights are widely sought after, as evidenced by his frequent appearances as a guest on popular podcasts such as Silicon Carne, Tech 45, Marketing Square, Le Board, and others.
Théo Dorp, 31 years old, is the co-founder of the startups Crème de la Crème & Pylote. He was one of the early evangelists of freelancing in France.
Passionate about entrepreneurship, he started launching tech projects as soon as he came of age.
A graduate of EDHEC Business School, he co-founded the freelance platform Crème de la Crème right after his studies. With it, he raised €5 million and recruited a total of 100+ people.
In 2019, he left the management team, became a freelancer for 2 years, before launching his new startup: Pylote! A Chrome extension that allows tech freelancers to update all their online profiles from a single interface.
In addition to all this, he advises and supports entrepreneurs in launching and managing their companies. In 2 years, he has coached 30+ entrepreneurs (passeport.dev, aucode, didi, pinock, blockchainyourip, Viqtory, la cantine des talents, etc.).
With over 10 years of experience in B2B SaaS marketing, I have a proven track record of building go-to-market strategies, scaling acquisition efforts, and driving revenue and growth for tech startups across various industries and customer segments. I have co-founded and led the marketing function of Indy, a leading accounting software for freelancers, where we achieved remarkable milestones such as 50000 customers, $10M ARR, and $50M funding in five years.
With over a decade of experience in the Corporate IT sector at Sun Microsystems, Manuel Jaffrin ventured into entrepreneurship by co-founding GetApp in 2009, a bootstrapped venture where he served as COO. GetApp is designed to assist businesses in finding and comparing trusted software solutions. His efforts led to the acquisition of the company by Gartner (NYSE: IT) in June 2015, resulting in the formation of a new business unit, Gartner Digital Markets. Jaffrin played a pivotal role in scaling the business to over $20M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) before departing in 2017. Currently, he leverages his experience to invest in startups and offer guidance to tech entrepreneurs on critical growth strategies, including initial growth phases, demand generation, building scalable sales operations, and fundraising.
Alexandre’s proximity and constant exclusive local relations with the key actors and players of the Middle East & all GCC, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrein, Qatar and Africa for the last past 27 years,
He provides independent investments through his Family Investment Holding and Advices to client base comprising blue chip financial institutions and private investors, large conglomerates of CAC40 and Fortune 500 or market intelligence companies as well as politicians and diplomats.
Core business flows from Investing directly or syndicating Invetsments from their Partners and Gulf Families they manage Assets and advising on all aspects of market entry through to the investment process itself as well as basic geopolitics, geostrategies and environmental advice.
Fundamental interest in emerging and frontier markets and mainly with the Saudi Arabian, Bahreini and Qatari market focus on all its market aspects such as oil & gas, oil prices, military and defense sector, industrial sector, rail sector, energy conventional/thermal electricity and IPP sector and nuclear sector, Technologies, royal family succession and internal visions.
Over the past 23 years, Alexandre has interacted and operated with companies such as Vitol, Halliburton, EDF, Denel, Mocoh Switzerland, Socar, Bashneft, Sistema, Norinco, Geodis, Ukroboronprom, Natixis, Blackstone, Thomson, KNDS, Several Football clubs, Angel Bike, Reputed Fintechs, Biotechs and many other international companies and conglomerates.
He is a past Associate of the Ambassador Omar Zeidan considered as the doyen of Middle East and Arabian Peninsula dealmaker since 30 years, and helds the position of Special Advisor of Royal Family Members of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain as well as the Delegate of a French Political Party.
Core Competencies:
- Investments and Capital Raising
- Strategic Partnership and Joint Venture
- M&A
- Macro level due diligence and analysis
- Country and specific sector, projects, company and business relations studies
- Identification of opportunities and assessment on the actors and network intelligence.
- Intelligence & advisory services on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar.
Alexandre will consider speaking engagements globally in the areas of Investments, funding, politics, risk, strategy, intelligence, international relations, Technologies and energy and doing business in the Middle
East and Africa. Charismatic in his delivery, Alexandre is happy delivering a business keynote address to large and small audiences, after dinner speech, one to one executive mentoring, day and half day consultancy.
I originally entered the gaming industry for my love of games, what has kept me there was my passion for working with unbelievably talented people with such diverse skills, all working collaboratively to create products that bring joy into people’s lives. I thrived in a fast-paced environment with high-stakes and constant changes. This is what allowed me to achieve so much, so early in my career.
My first big break came when I was hired by Gameloft to explore the possibility of expanding into the Japanese market. When I identified that the best route forward was to launch a full-scale Japanese arm of Gameloft, I was charged to leading the new organization. It was a dream come true! I had the chance to build the team up to 100+ and manage the entire company. I learned a lot from this experience which I took to my next role as Managing Director of Blizzard Entertainment Korea.
After Blizzard, I shifted to an outside consulting role, leveraging my executive leadership experience to advise C-Suite leadership teams on expansion strategies for new markets, evaluation of M&A opportunities, effective internal operations processes, and organizational structure. I absolutely loved helping each of these businesses to find solutions and make informed decisions.
As a life turn event I had the opportunity to come back to Europe as COO of Treasure Hunt soon acquired by Huuuge Games where I played the role of Managing Director of Berlin Studio.
More recently, in July 2021, I was appointed Head of International Operations for Storytel
I believe that bringing my 25+ years of professional and personal experience to everyone I can make the difference in the life of thousand of people, either by helping them take the right direction for their business but also giving to everyone the chance to reflect on their career so far and move to their future path orientation
The satisfaction of my clients is always my priority so feel free to contact me to know more about the different services I am offering
I'm an AI & Data Science expert with 14 years of experience building and growing international data teams, as the first AI Manager in Qwant. I lead AI and Data Science activities for different major campanies such as Webedia, BNPParibas, TF1, Orange, Celio, Lfebvre-Dalloz, etc. I co-found Ailon a SaaS AI startup on supply chain and transport with strong growth...
I can help in building out the AI &data functions and finding ways to maximize value from data across organization.
Georges is a versatile and no-nonsense marketer with over 12 years of experience leading growth in both early-stage environments (eFounders/Hexa & YC alumni) and hyper-growth companies (as Vice President at Too Good To Go, Sunday, and Chance).
His expertise covers six key growth topics, allowing him to drive significant results and provide top-tier services to ambitious and purpose-driven organizations. Georges has honed this expertise through diverse roles at notable companies like Chance, Sunday, TooGoodToGo, Station, Hexa (formerly eFounders), and Capgemini Invent.
In his roles at Chance, Sunday, TooGoodToGo, Station, Hexa, and Capgemini Invent, Georges has driven impactful changes. He has aligned career goals with personal identities at Chance, streamlined dining experiences at Sunday, and promoted sustainable practices at TooGoodToGo. At Station, he enhanced web app productivity, and at Hexa, he played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge SaaS solutions. His work at Capgemini Invent involved creating innovative solutions for complex business technology challenges.
As the Head of Growth at Too Good To Go and Sunday, Georges's leadership was crucial in accelerating their growth, leveraging his experience with eFounders and YC alumni to deepen his understanding of the startup ecosystem.
Georges's approach is straightforward: he cuts through the noise and focuses on what truly drives growth. This approach has been instrumental in both his success and the success of the organizations he has been a part of
Romain is a former entrepreneur, he created Digital Village (network of co-working spaces) and a B2B Saas in customer complaint management. He has a double background of engineer (EFREI Paris) and business (HEC Paris) wich made him start his career in digital at the early ages (he was one of the first 1000 French accounts on Facebook ;-) ).
After having managed Incubateur HEC Paris startup program, he has turned to the investor side, by managing dealflow and portfolio support at Ava Capital (100 startups in portfolio).
His analytical skills make him spot the core problem and go straight to the point to find a solution. Fond of lean, he'll always advize to test and learn.
Romain loves to support entrepreneurs, he has seen thousands of pitchs and one-to-one meetings with founders. He has a passion for great founders and loves to help them build incredible products and develop great companies.
Mathieu Darras holds a dual degree in engineering and an MBA from HEC, obtained in 2002. He has dedicated much of his career to consulting and has worked for major real estate groups. Notably, he led the operations of BNP Real Estate Property Management in Europe, overseeing activities in 14 countries.
In 2018, he founded brickmeup, a start-up offering a wealth creation solution based on "turnkey" residential real estate purchases. Within four years, the company grew from 1 to 40 employees, achieving a turnover of 3 million euros. Unfortunately, it faced the real estate crisis in 2022.
Mathieu Darras is proficient in the entire business creation cycle, from managing growth to leading an international group. He is particularly distinguished by his expertise in matters related to operational efficiency.
Alexandre Rispal, a graduate of Sciences Po Lille in Public Affairs, holds a Doctor of Business Administration and has completed executive education courses at INSEAD and Harvard Business School online.
He worked as a marketing and innovation manager and general subsidiary director for major insurance companies and bancassurers for 10 years. In 2016, he co-founded and became the CEO of Moonshot-Internet, one of the pioneers of embedded B2B2C insurance in France, aiming to make insurance simple, useful, and accessible to everyone. He led the company to 500,000 contracts and into the top 100 Insurtechs globally in 2019 by signing partnerships with major Chinese and Indian companies. Between 2019 and 2023, he continued his journey by supporting the governance structure and development strategy of several Insurtechs and Sportechs as an Operating Partner and C-level advisor.
He also co-founded Insurtech France in 2020, an association that now has 280 corporate members. Passionate about new technologies, he regularly writes as a contributor for Forbes France in the Technology and Business section and has published several books on AI, the metaverse, and transhumanism. He also teaches at various business schools in France and the United Kingdom
With 15 years of experience, including 8 in dynamic scale-ups like Botify, Skello, lemlist, AssoConnect, and Spendesk, Charles is a growth catalyst for companies.
He's an expert in Sales and Marketing and excels in driving strategic projects such as pricing and M&A.Today, as COO & GM at lempire (lemlist, Taplio), he brings strong expertise in Marketing, Sales, and Go-To-Market Strategy, having already guided many startups in their business strategies.
His career has immersed him in various contexts, from the SMB environment at Skello to the Enterprise level at Botify, working with clients like Amazon and Nike.Charles' experience in Product-Led Growth, gained at lemlist and AssoConnect, complements his versatile profile.
He combines a sharp analytical mind, honed by 5 years in M&A and as a CFO, with significant management experience, leading teams ranging from 10 to 170 people.He's ideally positioned to boost sales performance, identify growth opportunities, drive international or product launches, and provide M&A advice.
Jerome is an expert in healthcare data, product integration and data science with 8 years of experience. As the current CTO of Apricity, a French startup specializing in fertility, he's at the forefront of technological advancements and innovations in the European healthcare and Femtech sector.
Jerome is passionate about solving complex problems and working with cross-functional teams. He will help you:
- Transform Data into Strategic Decision
- Navigate the Intersection of Healthcare and Technology
- Build and Lead High-Performance tech and data team
- Elevate Tech and Product in Strategic Planning
- Conduct a technical due diligence
Freelance product manager based in Paris with 13 years of professional experience in hyper-growth technology companies. Passionate about solving complex problems and working with cross-functional teams in dynamic environments. Currently, he's matching open source projects with web3 ecosystems at Only Dust.
He used to lead product at eFounders, a startup studio known for the creation of three unicorns like Spendesk, Aircall, or Front. His expertise ranges from product management and user-centric UI/UX design to cutting-edge web development using the latest technologies, including no-code and automation tools.
A passionate entrepreneur for over 15 years, I have developed several companies in the BtoC and BtoB markets. I have completed 2 significant exits. Today, I'm an investor in start-up projects. I know perfectly well the expectations of Angels Investors and VCs, and have developed a large network of professionals and investors. My aim is to share my rich experience of accompanying dozens of Stratups from ideation through product-market-fit, go-to-market and sales scaling strategies to the B-series. I'm personally passionate about tech issues.
AI Integration: I am constantly looking to integrate artificial intelligence solutions to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and create competitive advantages for the startups I work with. I'm an optimist with the ambition to make things happen.
Juliette has been a Growth Marketing specialist for 7 years, including 4 in a challenging hyper-growth environment at Spendesk (26th French Unicorn). From the start until the series D fundraising, she set up the French Growth Marketing strategy, a market that has since generated the most revenue.
For the past 2 years, she has been helping companies create and optimize their marketing strategies. She also enjoys being a trainer and speaker on all topics related to Growth Marketing.
Overall, Juliette can help you with your 360° marketing strategy to help you scale. Let's talk about branding, personas, inbound marketing, growth hacking, social selling, SEO, data, nurturing, events, product marketing, recruitment, etc.
She is also very organized, always looking for ways to be more productive, and will share with you all of her templates and processes so you can easily replicate them in your company!
Michael is an entrepreneur and advisor in the health tech industry with over 15 years of experience, having founded and successfully scaled Carenity, a leading patient platform dedicated to medical research. After selling the company in 2020, Michael has become a recognized expert in the healthcare sector, particularly at the intersection of technology, data management and patient engagement.
With deep knowledge of healthcare innovation, Michael has guided startups through complex funding and M&A processes, securing investment rounds and building sustainable business models. His leadership and ability to navigate both the operational and strategic sides of businesses have made him a trusted advisor for early-stage companies, especially in health tech, and positioned him as an expert in guiding startups through critical stages of growth.
Michael's career highlights include spearheading cutting-edge digital health solutions and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders in the pharma industry, as well as in the medical and research communities. He's ideally positioned to boost sales performance, identify growth opportunities, drive international expansion, and provide funding and M&A advice.
Now focused on new opportunities, Michael is leveraging his experience to push the boundaries of personalized medicine and digital health solutions.
Elisabeth is a seasoned entrepreneur and product expert with a proven track record in the tech industry. She began her entrepreneurial journey in Silicon Valley, where she founded and scaled a successful art and tech startup. Throughout this venture, she secured $1M in funding, built a high-performing team, and collaborated with leading incubators in both France and the U.S., allowing her to develop a deep understanding of startup ecosystems on an international level.
After her time in Silicon Valley, Elisabeth joined Match Group as a product leader, where she oversaw key initiatives, including the development of AI-powered chatbots and the successful launch of a new dating app, which achieved over €150K MRR within a year. Her strategic leadership and product expertise were central to these achievements, demonstrating her ability to drive innovation and growth in competitive markets.
Elisabeth's career reflects her entrepreneurial DNA, marked by a strong focus on innovation and an ability to merge creative vision with practical execution. With over 15 years of experience spanning France, Silicon Valley, and Europe, she now mentors startups, scale-ups, and SMEs, helping them define product strategies, refine roadmaps, and accelerate growth. Her expertise empowers founders and teams to overcome the unique challenges of scaling innovative businesses.
Julia Ménayas is the former co-founder and CMO of Helios, an eco-friendly neobank that raised €10.5 million from prominent investors (Serena, Kima, Raise, Motier, Plug and Play, and business angels from Swile, Meero, Zenly, Malt), recruited 25 team members, and directed €7+ million into energy transition projects.
Known for her ability to craft impactful narratives and launch successful campaigns, Julia played a pivotal role in building Helios’s reputation and achieving 30k+ paying clients. She also oversaw four successful product launches, while securing significant media coverage (France Culture, France Inter, France Info), enhancing the brand's authority and driving organic growth. In 2020, she was recognized as one of France’s 40 Women to Watch. As CMO, Julia designed impactful and creative campaigns to raise awareness of environmental causes, led content creation across various channels (social media, emails, website, press), and served as the company’s spokesperson in the media (TV, podcasts, newspapers), building the organization’s reputation and trust in the highly sensitive banking sector.
Currently, she offers CMO as a Service for startups and brings her expertise in defining key messages, brand positioning, and managing high-impact campaigns. She has supported multiple startups in building effective marketing strategies and implementing growth tactics.
Julia’s background includes experience as a Venture Capital Associate at Alven and Strategy Consultant at BCG, and she holds a dual degree in Corporate and Public Management from Sciences Po and HEC Paris.
Her clients appreciate her proactive approach, strategic vision, and results-driven mindset.
“Julia is a self-starter who delivers results with a unique ability to create compelling narratives and resonate with audiences,” says Clara Armand-Delille, Founder of ThirdEyeMedia.
Georges Basdevant, CEO of Captain Cause, adds, “She quickly grasps complex issues and moves into action mode with incredible energy and commitment.”
Philadelphe Knellwolf from HEC Incubator describes her as one of their “top advisors, able to challenge any business model and provide invaluable guidance.”
Ines Sadoub is a growth marketing expert specializing in B2C mobile-first startups. She excels in implementing growth marketing strategies, refining client avatars, and identifying product-market fit. Her expertise includes generating traction, developing growth acquisition strategies, and boosting revenue.
Ines has collaborated with startups such as Jow (foodtech), Cuure (health tech), Naboo (HR tech), Zest (health tech), Perifit (health tech), Django (fintech), and Lindsay (psytech). She has played a key role in their early-stage growth and market success.
As a part-time CMO and growth advisor, Ines provides strategic guidance to startups. She helps define and implement effective growth strategies, ensuring efficient achievement of growth objectives.
Ines is also a business angel, investing in over 35 early-stage tech startups. Her focus areas include deep tech, medtech, life sciences, robotics, space, software, and niche marketplaces.
Book a call to start a collaboration, detailing your specific needs, current stage, and growth objectives.
Meet Carlos Rosa, a trailblazer in the field of artificial intelligence and a dedicated mentor for tech entrepreneurs. Starting his journey as a self-taught expert, he has now become a recognized authority in AI, specializing in several domains like Prompt Engineering for LLM, data analysis, and data science.
Carlos has earned seven advanced degrees in AI, including specialized certifications from prestigious institutions like IBM. Committed to staying at the cutting edge of a field that evolves day and night, Carlos dedicates time each day to further his knowledge and skills. This ongoing learning process allows him to continually bring more value and up-to-date insights to his clients, ensuring they stay ahead in the rapidly advancing world of AI.
His academic and professional journey in artificial intelligence has equipped him with deep insights into data science and the practical applications of AI technologies in business processes. As the CEO of Comp{AI}nion, Carlos focuses on harnessing AI to revolutionize how businesses operate, offering tailored solutions that enhance productivity and decision-making capabilities.
Carlos is passionately committed to mentoring entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of adopting AI in their ventures. His approach blends high-level technical expertise with accessible mentoring, making advanced AI concepts understandable and applicable for business leaders across industries.
Through his leadership at Comp{AI}nion, Carlos not only drives innovation in AI applications but also empowers the entrepreneurial community by providing them with the tools and knowledge to leverage AI for sustained business growth and competitive advantage.
Mélanie Rauscher is a brand expert: She works as a Brand Strategist for international branding and media agencies and has worked as Deputy Communications Director of TGV INOUI (SNCF). She has defined brand and communication strategies for world-class brands like Coca-Cola, LVMH, Evian, Volkswagen, H&M, European Union, Lipton etc. She regularly works with tech startups. She is a brand strategy lecturer at CELSA Paris Sorbonne, Paris' number one communication school and is co-author of three marketing books (Ellipses Editions).
If you're wondering what your brand should stand for, how it should communicate, what messages to put forth on your website, in your ads or in your sales pitch, wether it be for the French market or for other international markets, Mélanie can help you. The objective: help you build a powerful brand so you can win and/or retain customers ; define a clear direction for your brand, so your life is easier on a daily basis when it comes to managing it.
Vincent's whole career is all about customer services.
He had the opportunity to experience most (if not all) of the challenges a customer service could face :
- from the beginnning : the set up (tools, teams, processes), to the performance enhancement.
- for online businesses and for retails
- from small companies to the biggest of all : Apple (delivering training to the best customer service for about 10 years).
- for inside services and for outsourcers
- for BtoB and BtoC
- for customers in France, in EMEA and Worldwide.
Vincent will help you overcome whatever challenge your company or your customers could face.
Here are a few examples of recent questions :
"Why aren't my customers more satisfied ?"
"How to handle exceptions to my Terms & Conditions ?"
"What profile should I look for to join my team ?"
"Should I outsource my customer service and how to monitor it ?"
"What can I do to ensure each member of my team is able to handle 100 tickets/day ?
With over 10 years of experience in the restaurant and food service industry, I have held various leadership and management roles at companies such as Choco and Deliveroo.
My most recent position at Choco allowed me to lead the buyer team in France and Belgium, where I was responsible for the entire lifecycle of restaurants on the platform, from initial contact to long-term retention. Working closely with sales, portfolio management, and account management teams, I led efforts in onboarding, retention, and upselling, while also overseeing the recruitment, training, and coaching of buyer teams. My role also involved building and optimizing existing tools and communicating a clear vision to team members.
Previously, at Deliveroo, I served as the City Manager for Paris, where I defined strategic priorities, developed roadmaps, and made financial decisions. I led a field team, optimized processes, and managed cross-functional projects. I also played a key role in developing partnerships with restaurants and representing Deliveroo to influential market organizations.
My professional journey reflects my skills in strategy, team management, problem-solving, and data analysis. I am passionate about the food industry and have demonstrated my ability to succeed in dynamic and rapidly evolving environments.
RevOps, or Revenue Operations, plays a crucial role in eliminating operational silos and harmonizing the entire revenue cycle with the customer experience, encompassing strategy, analytics, data, technology, and processes.
Antoine brings over five years of specialized experience in RevOps, demonstrating a keen ability to develop robust mechanisms for organizational growth. Throughout his career, he has successfully established comprehensive RevOps frameworks within a range of companies, from small and medium businesses like EasyMovie to larger enterprises such as Botify. His responsibilities spanned across Marketing Operations, Sales Operations, and Customer Success Operations, covering various regions including the US, EMEA, and APAC.
Beyond his direct involvement in shaping RevOps functions, Antoine has provided strategic guidance to burgeoning firms such as Topo.io, and has contributed as an operational angel investor to over a dozen companies, including Sami, Elax, and Alegria, leveraging his expertise to foster growth and operational excellence.
Grégory Herbé is a seasoned professional in the recruitment field, known for his work with startups and scale-ups across France and Europe. His career milestones include the founding of MyJobCompany in 2011, an innovative platform that harnessed social networks for recruitment, demonstrating his ability to merge traditional practices with new technologies. This venture was successfully sold, marking a significant achievement in his career.
Beyond MyJobCompany, Grégory initiated Le Lab RH in 2015, aiming to bring fresh innovation into established corporations, and A-player in 2018, to assist startups in attracting top talent. His efforts reflect a deep understanding of the recruitment challenges faced by companies at different growth stages and his desire to offer tailored solutions.In addition to his professional pursuits, Grégory has ventured into social entrepreneurship with Dans Les Vestiaires in 2021, a podcast supporting athletes in their career development. This endeavor showcases his interest in applying his expertise to help individuals in various fields.
These facets of his life highlight a unique blend of business acumen and personal interests, making Grégory a multifaceted personality in the world of recruitment and beyond.
Robin is a part-time Chief Product Officer, having held various positions as Product Director and Product Manager in start-ups and scale-ups, in companies such as 365Talents, Vizzit, Artur'in and Together.do.
He has worked on SaaS and mobile products in e-commerce, marketing, human resources and real estate.Robin's expertise revolves around the following topics:
- recruiting and building a product team from A to Z
- defining product strategy and methodology
- implementing product analytics and performance measurement
- creating links between Business teams (CSM, Sales) and Product
With 8 years' experience in HRIS, Jérémy is now one of France's leading experts in this sector.
He is also an expert in partnership policies for companies wishing to structure and develop this new indirect sales activity.
Jérémy has held a variety of positions over the past 10 years (European Technical Manager for a franchise network, support consultant, CSM, pre-sales consultant, partnerships manager, etc.).
Gifted with great interpersonal skills, active listening and global thinking, he has structured the partnership policies of PeopleSpheres (from 10 to 60 partners in 3 years) and Place de la Formation (restoring a more modern, better-known image to a company that has been on the market for 18 years).
Today, he is Sales and Alliances Director at Place de la Formation, TMS in the HRIS ecosystem, where he implements alliance policies with software editors, consulting firms, integrators and independent consultants.
With 15 years of experience working with key players in retail marketing, such as Marie-Laure PLV Merchandising, Media6, and HKF FRANCE, Christophe has developed a comprehensive skill set covering the entire value chain. His expertise ranges from technical development to sourcing and procurement, including commercial development as well.
He is an expert in Point of sales and point of purchases, excels in successfully managing projects, developing innovative technical solutions, and sourcing materials for commercial furniture, displays, packaging, and windows display, across various materials as wood, plastic, metal, cardboard, resin etc.
Throughout his career, Christophe has collaborated with clients from diverse environments, including Coca-Cola, Ice Watch, Belvédère Vodka, Izipizi, Le Coq Sportif, Louis Vuitton, and Dom Pérignon.
Furthermore, he has established a network of partners capable of meeting corporate social responsibility requirements by using environmentally responsible and innovative materials.
With his critical and pragmatic mindset, honed through setting up a business unit in France for a Hong-Kong based company, Christophe can help with all your strategic needs for developing and implementing your point-of-sale support.
Whether it's decision-making, supplier discussions, briefing, or creative and technical guidance, he's here to make your projects successful.
Dedicated to the advancement of local engineering and production, I am deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of hardware innovation and manufacturing excellence. Armed with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytech Paris-Saclay, my journey has been defined by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a passion for innovation.
From my early days teaching at CentraleSupélec to founding Letmeknow, a company specializing in electronic engineering and advanced training, I have continually sought out enriching experiences to hone my expertise. As the manager of Fablab en Kit, I have spearheaded the implementation of groundbreaking solutions in fabrication spaces, contributing to the democratization of technology and nurturing collective creativity.
My career is underscored by a steadfast dedication to learning and innovation, as I strive to not only expand my own horizons but also to inspire and mentor future generations of engineers and makers.
With over 14 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain management across various industrial sectors, Ibrahim has made the entrepreneurial leap by founding an innovative startup specializing in IoT to address the challenges of real-time traceability and industry issues. His transition from employment to entrepreneurship in the tech sector has given him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, especially in the fields of innovation and digital transformation 4.0
As a young CEO, Ibrahim has navigated through the storms of tech entrepreneurship: from securing innovation grants to validating the concept and market, through the challenges of industrialization, certification, and up to fundraising. His journey is a testimony to perseverance.
Ibrahim's experiences make him a solid choice for those looking to avoid the classic pitfalls of launching a tech startup. With him, you get more than just advice; you gain a strategic partner who helps you navigate the complexities of implementing effective technical and commercial strategies and opens the doors to innovations in the Industrial Internet Of Things.
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Drawing upon two decades of experience within Automotive Parts Distribution Groups (Renault-Groupauto), my professional journey has traversed various roles including Sales, Training, Sales Management, and National Commercial Directorship.
In 2009, the impetus to forge my own path arose – a compelling urge to explore my true capabilities by immersing myself in what I know best and cherish most: Commercial Development, Management, and Executive Recruitment for Start-ups, SMEs, and Corporations. Consistently delivering tangible results and fostering unwavering commitment has been the hallmark of my approach, underpinned by straightforward, pragmatic, and operationally effective solutions.
Key areas of expertise include:
- Client Acquisition (being in the field, Web, LinkedIn)
- Pioneering Strategic Formulation
- Talent Acquisition and Retention
- Enhanced Management Practices
My ability to listen attentively and empathize with real and lived challenges such as Cash Flow, Competition, Time Constraints, and Market Dynamics sets me apart. I seamlessly adapt to corporate culture and specific requirements, delivering straightforward, decoded discourse while proposing solutions that optimize all available resources (Time, Skills, Money).
My consultancy is driven by a results-oriented and client-centric ethos.
After 4 years in Doctolib's fast growth environment, Thomas has had numerous challenges within the sales operations team.
His current focus is on sales cycle optimisation, pipeline & lead management and dashboard development to provide stakeholders with new insights into the French teams (covering a scope of over 400 sales people, with direct management responsibility for two associate).
Passionate about optimizing sales processes, Thomas excels in sales automation, hunting strategy and Salesforce CRM.
Ready to transform your sales operations? Thomas is eager to leverage his expertise to enhance your sales effectiveness!
As the co-founder of DEVmachine, I am deeply involved in every stage of projects, from inception to production. I bridge the gap between business problems and technology solutions. My goals are to:
This hands-on approach allows me to ensure that solutions meet the expectations of our clients.
I am also the Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) at Sharly, a dynamic B2B startup. Here, I play a pivotal role in aligning our technical capabilities with our business objectives to deliver cutting-edge solutions that resonate with our target audience.In the context of a new project or product, I bring a comprehensive understanding of challenges, guiding projects from conception to execution to confidently navigate the complexities of product development, mitigate risks, and deliver solutions that resonate with their target audience.
With more than 10 years of experience in product design, I like to imagine useful, beautiful and easy solutions. As a CEO of Sigmoon Studio, we are partner of Station F to leverage their most promising startups to achieve ambitious goals. We are also working with large companies like Club Med to refresh their brand and perfect their users experience.
With almost 5 years of experience as a lawyer, I assist startups and entrepreneurs with various legal matters to help them build and secure their businesses.
- I am involved in studying the business models of my clients, challenging the models and helping them understand the applicable regulations.
- I draft and negotiate various commercial contracts (with your partners, clients, suppliers).
- I also handle issues related to intellectual property and personal data.
- I operate more as a partner to my clients than as an external service provider consulted on specific issues.
My goal is to make the law accessible and ensure that it no longer serves as a barrier or mental burden for entrepreneurs, allowing them to focus on the development of their business.
Xavier has a long career in finance roles, most recently (2016) as founding partner at Metrix Partners. He provides strategic financial advice to top startups in healthcare, SaaS and deeptech, and also to their investors.
He has advised M&A transactions of startups with major corporations such as: SAP, Coinbase, AstraZeneca, Tencent or Family Zone, and he has also helped grow startups during their late seed, series A and series B phases, including fundraising processes from VCs such as: Octopus, Elaia, Notion, Dawn, Nauta, Caixa Capital Risc, MMC or Ship2B. Xavier also advises top VCs in their investment process, so he will be able to reverse engineer their logic for you.
The type of advice you can expect from Xavier is: how to get up to speed as regards investment readiness so that your company addresses an M&A or fundraising process with a well-rounded investment thesis, how to improve your business plan so that the scientific, operational and financial parts blend well in one unique and robust proposition, or how to set up the core financial and operational infrastructure for your next step of maturity.
