Ecosystem & Partnerships Lead – Fintech / DeFi
📍 Saint Aubin d'Arquenay, France
15+ years of experience building and scaling startup programs across DeFi, Deep Tech, and innovation-driven environments. Leads strategic partnerships with VCs, corporates, and public institutions while driving high-quality startup pipeline growth. Deep understanding of DeFi dynamics and startup growth strategies.
Salary
USD 100,000 – 120,000
Hypernest - DeFi Accelerator & Venture Studio
Oct 2024 — Present
Designed an acceleration and investment program supporting high-growth DeFi startups. Developing partnerships and ecosystem activations to increase dealflow and visibility. Advising founders on fundraising strategies, positioning, and GTM.
Télécom Paris / Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Nov 2018 — Oct 2024
Led one of France's leading deeptech academic incubators within a top-tier engineering school. Built and maintained strong relationships with French VCs & corporate innovation teams. Positioned the incubator as a trusted partner within the national deeptech ecosystem. Launched new acceleration programs including the Télécom Paris x Institut Polytechnique initiative at Station F. Managed a team of 6 across startup support, operations, and partnerships. Owned budget, funding strategy, and program roadmap.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Paris Île-de-France
May 2018 — Oct 2018
Advised innovative companies on growth and ecosystem positioning. Coordinated ecosystem stakeholders around sustainability innovation in Europe. Led working groups in the European Commission.
Ulule - French Leading Crowdfunding Platform
Nov 2016 — Oct 2017
Managed a team of 8 supporting high-growth project leaders. Optimized conversion and engagement metrics.
Choose Paris Region / Paris Region Innovation Center
Nov 2013 — Oct 2016
Supported international and French startups in growth and strategic structuring. Led European project KARIM (Responsible Innovation & Knowledge Transfer).
CCI Paris Île-de-France
Mar 2012 — Feb 2013
French Plastic Federation
Sept 2010 — Aug 2011
Master's Degree · Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development & Business Management
? – 2011
Bachelor's Degree · Mathematics and Applications
? – 2009