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.