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 "Mรฉlomind" 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.
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, andย 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 theย pharma industry, asย well as in theย 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.