Hugo Bentz

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:

• LA PISCINE (2015): A dropshipping-specialized factory with an annual revenue exceeding 4 million euros. Despite its success, the company faced liquidation in 2019.
• KYMONO (2017): A company dedicated to designing corporate culture, achieving an impressive annual revenue of over 10 million euros.
• KERMESS (2018): A market-leading company in the student sector, with annual revenues surpassing 3 million euros.
• KAPSUL (2019): A creator of turnkey textile collections for large and specialized retail stores, with annual revenues of more than 3 million euros, successfully exited in 2022.
• ARAOK (2019): Specializing in textile and accessory sourcing, this company generates over 1.5 million euros in annual revenue.
• LE PLONGEOIR (2015): An advisory, creation, and distribution agency for brands, boasting an annual revenue of 750,000 euros.

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.