GEN began operating in France in 2018 by organizing a Global Entrepreneurship Week campaign across the country that connected entrepreneurs, investors, researchers and decision-makers. Policy discussions focused on simplifying business creation and growth. “French entrepreneurs are helping to transform the country by inventing the world and lifestyles of tomorrow. GEN promotes the growth and more immediate international influence of France's entrepreneurs and participates in the formation of an inclusive national digital economy,” says Delphine Remy-Boutang, the CEO of The Bureau & Digital Women’s Day.
There is an explosion of programs dedicated to start-ups, collectives of entrepreneurs and investors, but little data on what works in the strategic stages of their hyper-growth. GEN provides a solid foundation conducive to cooperation, international connections and the acceleration of the growth of French entrepreneurs in Europe and around the world. By combining high-level partnerships in the fields of research and policy, with its expertise and influence, GEN proposes effective large-scale projects that will ensure better representation of the French economy. “GEN allow us to connect the players in the French innovative entrepreneurial ecosystem and catalyze its initiatives in Europe and internationally to build the world of tomorrow,” said Karim Sy, the founder of Jokkolabs.
GEN in France Leadership
Karim Sy, Vice President, GEN France / Founder, Jokkolabs
Alain Assouline, President, Cinov-Numerique
Bruno Berthon, Senior Managing Director, Accenture Strategy, Utilities Strategy Lead
Denis Jacquet, Founder, Day 1
Guy Mamou-Mani, Co-president, Groupe Open
Salwa Toko, President, CNNUM