French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse

French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse

Author: Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse Language: English Episodes: 34
Every week, Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse pull up a chair to discuss the people and companies shaping France's dynamic innovation scene. French Tech News with Chris O'Brien and Ethan Pierse isn't just a rundown of deals and headlines; it's a conversation about the culture, challenges, and characters behind the growth. You'll hear their analysis of emerging trends, candid interviews with founders navigating scale, and insights from the investors and community leaders building the ecosystem. This podcast cuts through the noise to explore what's genuinely significant, from disruptive startups in Paris and Lyon to policy shifts affecting the entire European market. Recorded in English for a global audience, each episode offers a grounded perspective on the opportunities and realities within French tech. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for lessons, an investor scouting opportunities, or simply curious about this vibrant sector, the discussions provide context you won't find in a news alert. Tune in for informed, accessible talk that feels more like a coffee chat with well-connected friends than a formal business report.
Episodes
Shaping The Future Of Music with Believe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:10
Today our guest is Denis Ladegaillerie, Founder and CEO of Believe, to discuss how they enable independent musicians to build and engage with their community and fans: 1:23 The mission of Believe 2:04 Believe's history a…
Interview: Benoist Grossmann (Eurazeo) at France Digitale Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:15
Our interview with Benoist Grossmann, Co-President of France Digitale and CEO of Eurazeo (formerly Idinvest), at France Digitale Day. – Idinvest becomes Eurazeo – A little history of Idinvest – About yesterday's announce…
Interview: Yann Lechelle (Scaleway) at France Digitale Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:53
Our interview with Yann Lechelle, CEO of Scaleway, at France Digitale Day. – Scaleway's view on datacenter environmental impact and sustainability – Energy and water-efficient datacenters – Datacenter optimization vs leg…
Interview: Audrey Soussan (Ventech Capital) at France Digitale Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:08
Our interview with Audrey Soussan, Partner at Ventech Capital, at France Digitale Day. The mission and thesis of Ventech Capital Early-stage valuation trends and VC competition What might IPO/acquisition exits look like…
Interview: Fleur Pellerin (Korelya Capital) at France Digitale Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:09
Our interview with former Digital Economy Minister of France and Korelya Capital CEO, Fleur Pellerin, at France Digitale Day. Intro to Korelya Capital Asian opportunities for European entrepreneurs Cultural and business…
Transforming Insects into Premium Natural Feed with Ynsect [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:04
Ynsect CEO, Antoine Hubert, explains their mission to develop sustainable nutrition for both animals and humans using insect protein: 1:41 10 years of progress 4:29 Building an industrial agricultural company 9:20 Techni…
Interview: Thomas Courtois (Nickel) at Vivatech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:43
Our interview with Thomas Courtois, President of Nickel, at Vivatechnology in Paris. – Be sure to subscribe to and share the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, and check out the video version…