The INSKIP Team

Expertise

Maxime is involved in the design and management of innovation programmes, the structuring of investment funds, fund raising, and more generally all subjects related to strategy and finance.

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Past experience‍

He founded a company that publishes marketplaces.

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Education

An engineer by training (Centrale Nantes), Maxime is also a graduate of HEC Paris.

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What else?

If he's not meeting people all over France, you'll have to look for Maxime in the mountains!

Expertise
Meryem structures and manages innovation programmes, assists entrepreneurs in the development of their projects, and provides support on any subject related to branding or communication.

Past experience
After an experience within the strategy and advertising agency BETC, she developed one of the first creative agencies dedicated to startups (Le Side Car), sold a few years later to the innovation consulting firm Fabernovel.

Education
She is a graduate of HEC Paris and CEMS with a stint at the Stockholm School of Economics.

What else?
With INSKIP, she has put into practice her desire to get involved in the Moroccan entrepreneurial ecosystem to generate value and participate in the country's development.

Expertise
Léo assists entrepreneurs in all aspects of their development: strategy, sales, acceleration, HR structuring, business model consolidation and fundraising preparation.

Past experience
He founded, developed for almost 5 years and then sold a European short term concierge company, BnbLord. He has also worked in private equity in France and Brazil.

Education
Graduated from ESCP Europe and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

What else ?
Outside Inskip, Léo is a reserve officer in the army.

Expertise

‍Laura designs and pilots innovation programs and assists entrepreneurs in their development strategy on Finance, Sales, Product and HR issues.

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Past experience

Laura has created two startups in the SaaS and IoT domains. She also worked at Bpifrance to co-found and manage a startup gas pedal in the scale-up phase.

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Education

‍Graduated with a Ms HEC Entrepreneurs and a BBA in Finance at HEC Montreal

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But what else?

She created a humanitarian association during her studies, helped a community of indigenous people in Panama through micro-credit and gave English lessons to Burmese refugees.

Expertise

Kenza designs and pilots innovation programs, accompanies entrepreneurs and structures educational programs.

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Past experience

She has worked in private equity firms and startup studios.

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Education

Kenza is a graduate of HEC Paris (Grande Ecole Program) and Tsinghua University.

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What else?

A perfectionist at heart but also an aesthete, she dreams one day of becoming a beautytech entrepreneur!

Expertise
David is involved in strategy definition, product development and more broadly in the management of innovation programmes.

Past experience
He has a strong background in strategy and innovation consulting.

Education
An engineer by training (Arts et Métier), David is also a graduate of HEC Entrepreneurs.

What else?
David used to bowl in clubs when he was a teenager.

Expertise
Hakim is involved in defining strategies, financial structuring of projects, managing fundraising and more broadly programmes.

Past experience
After a stint in finance (M&A, Private Equity), he took a more entrepreneurial turn at Jumia Côte d'Ivoire. He then co-created a cosmetics company (LimeLife by Alcone Italia) for L'Occitane.

Education
He graduated from HEC Paris and Bocconi University (double degree CEMS).

What else?
Passionate about cinema, he dreams of making his first documentary in his spare time.

Expertise:
Winnie specializes in venture building, specifically in the design and creation of hardware companies.

Past Experience:
She has worked in prestigious institutions such as MIT and later founded a deeptech company that leverages AI to help patients with severe illnesses make informed decisions.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Connecticut
• Master of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

And more?
Winnie was recognized in the Forbes 30 Under 30 ranking.

Expertise:
Alvina has spent her career working with business leaders and has become an expert in business management and operations, specializing in medium to large-sized companies.

Past Experience:
She has worked alongside founders of major companies, serving as a CEO’s right-hand, before joining a consulting firm and later becoming Chief of Staff for a major fashion brand.

Education:
Alvina pursued an academic path of excellence, earning a Master’s degree in Economics and Management from HEC Paris.

And more?
Alvina is deeply involved in various environmental initiatives.

Expertise:
Thibaud specializes in setting up and supporting innovation and intrapreneurship projects. He is involved from the strategic definition phase to the day-to-day coaching of project teams.

Past Experience:
He has strong experience in strategy and innovation consulting, as well as entrepreneurial experience as the co-founder of Yourse, a company specializing in the sale and leasing of designer furniture.

Education:
Thibaud holds a general engineering degree from Arts et Métiers.

And more?
Thibaud has been a multiple-time youth field hockey champion in France. He also volunteers as a mentor for young entrepreneurs, helping them develop their projects.

Expertise
Emma supports projects within innovation vehicles, especially intrapreneurship programs.

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Past experience
She had several experiences both in startups and incubators.

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Education
Emma graduated from Bocconi University and ESCP

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What else?
She loves travelling and spent all her student's years throughout Europe, always searching for sunny destinations

Expertise
Matthieu is involved in product development, go-to-market definition, HR structuring, design of educational programmes and more generally in the management of innovation programmes.

Past experience
He founded several companies in the SaaS and Connected Retail sectors, and has been advising startups as an advisor or mentor for 10 years.

Education
Matthieu graduated from Sciences-Po Paris and the Foster Business School of the University of Washington.

What else?
As an essayist in his spare time, he has published two books on education. He is also an expert in public policy innovation.

Expertise:
Mathieu has expertise in sustainable innovation, which he has developed since the beginning of his career within major French companies and institutions.

Past Experience:
He served as Director of Open Innovation at Bouygues Immobilier for nearly 10 years, before becoming Director of Sustainable Transformation at the CCI of Hauts-de-France.

Education:
He pursued an engineering degree at INSA Lyon, followed by an MBA at Sciences Po Paris.

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Expertise
Habib is involved on market research, entrepreneurial support and innovation vehicles.

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Past experience
Habib has worked in strategy consulting and corporate strategy in scale-up.

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Education
Habib is a graduate of ESSEC and emlyon.

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What else?
Passionate about music, gastronomy and sports, he regularly plays padel and soccer.

Expertise

Robin's expertise primarily focuses on market research, business analysis, and supporting innovation vehicles.

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Past Experiences

‍Before joining Inskip, Robin served as the Right-Hand Man to the CEO of Scale-up and was involved in several entrepreneurial projects: Coworking Space, Marketplace, BtoC Retail.

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Education

‍Robin holds a degree from EM Lyon - MS Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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What Else?

‍An enthusiast of various sports: Hiking, Skiing, and Paragliding in particular.

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Expertise:
Intissar specializes in the structuring and management of innovation vehicles, with a multidisciplinary sectoral approach. Over the past decade, she has supported large corporations, institutional actors, international cooperation organizations, and social and solidarity economy structures on their innovation and transformation challenges through tailored programs. She also has deep expertise in social innovation and sustainable development. Her work spans Morocco, France, and Africa.

Past Experience:
Intissar has 12 years of experience in innovation and impact entrepreneurship. She co-founded the Moroccan Center for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (MCISE) in 2012 before joining Ticket for Change in Paris, a next-generation school for changemakers, where she now serves on the board after five years as Director of the Social Entrepreneurship Division. She also led the social innovation accelerator of the French Red Cross, called 21, for two years.

Education:
She graduated from ENCG Settat and the Grande École Program at KEDGE Business School, specializing in sustainable development.

Expertise:
Meryem supports the development of innovation vehicles and programs and helps entrepreneurs with their growth strategy.

Past Experience:
With six years of experience in the tech ecosystem, she notably led the Femmes Business Angels investment club and contributed to the creation of the first investment fund dedicated to entrepreneurial diversity in France.

Education:
Meryem holds a Master's degree in Management with a specialization in Finance from ISC Paris.

And more?
She takes advantage of her missions in Morocco to travel across the country, discovering local craftsmanship and gastronomy.

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Expertise:
Nisrine works on innovation financing and technical support in developing countries.

Past Experience:
She has experience in innovation financing in developing countries, particularly within public investment and development banks.

Education:
Nisrine holds a Master's degree in International Affairs and Development from Paris-Dauphine University.

And more?
A travel and nature enthusiast, Nisrine enjoys discovering new cultures and landscapes.

Expertise:

Aida works in the strategic and operational framing of innovation vehicles, offering creative and effective solutions to successfully drive innovation initiatives.

Past experiences:

She has had multiple experiences in consulting and marketing.

Education:

Aida graduated from IE University and the Grande École program at HEC.

And more?

Passionate about gastronomy, Aida is always looking for new culinary experiences.</p>

Expertise
Matthieu supports intrapreneurs within innovation programs in their development strategy: strategy, structuring, creation of business models, realization of MVP...

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Past experience

After a long experience as an engineer in charge of vehicle prototypes, Matthieu moved to venture capital and strategy consulting. He also co-founded 2 hardware and deeptech startups. 

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Education

A general engineer from the EPF, Matthieu also holds an MBA from HEC Paris.

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What else?
Matthieu is passionate about mountains and sports in general.

Expertise:
Sophie specializes in market analysis, innovation vehicles, and entrepreneur support.

Past Experiences:
Sophie has a background that combines finance and social impact. She worked in management control at VINCI Construction in Germany, participated in a microfinance mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and contributed to a project with Handicap International to create a prosthesis recycling center.

Education:
Currently a student in the Grande École Program at emlyon, Sophie is pursuing a Master’s in Management.

And more?
Sophie practices horse riding, speaks four languages, and is passionate about second-hand fashion and vintage.

Expertise:
Adèle specializes in market analysis and commercial missions.

Past Experiences:
She has experience in Human Resources within a scale-up and in communication. In parallel, she also served as event manager for a Lyon-based association.

Education:
Adèle is pursuing a Master’s in Management as part of the Grande École Program at emlyon.

And more?
A travel and food enthusiast, she enjoys discovering new places and culinary experiences.

Expertise:
Baptiste supports innovation vehicle projects, particularly intrapreneurship programs.

Past Experiences:
Baptiste has experience in business development. He worked as a business development consultant in the IT sector in Belgium, as well as in sales.

Education:
Currently a student in the Grande École Program at emlyon, Baptiste is pursuing a Master’s in Management.

And more?
Baptiste competed in swimming for over 12 years and loves diving in different parts of the world.

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Expertise

Anya provides support for vehicles and innovation programmes, as well as market research.

Past experience

Anya has gained valuable experience in investment funds, after developing her skills in the finance department of a major group.

Education

Anya is pursuing a Master's degree in economics and financial engineering at the University of Paris Dauphine PSL.

What else?

A keen gym-goer, Anya also likes to explore new horizons, whether cultural or culinary.

Expertise ‍

Maryam is involved in the strategic and operational framing of innovation vehicles and supports entrepreneurs in the development of their projects.‍

Past experience‍

She gained experience in banking in London before joining Canal+ in Business Development, working in dynamic and competitive environments.‍

Training‍

She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Finance and Strategy at Sciences Po Paris and spent a year in London (UCL) as part of her Bachelor's degree.

What else?

Passionate about music and cinema, she enjoys exploring independent cinemas and Parisian exhibitions. A keen traveller, she is particularly fond of road trips to Morocco.

Expertise:

Saad specializes in conducting strategic analyses and supports innovation vehicles in managing their projects.

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Past Experiences:

‍Before joining INSKIP, Saad gained experience in strategy with startups in France and Morocco, as well as in digital transformation consulting.

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Education:

‍Saad graduated from the Grande Ecole program at Emlyon.

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What Else?

‍Saad has two major passions: football, which he played for over 15 years in a club, and music, with his turntables accompanying him wherever he goes.

Expertise:

‍Shemsi primarily focuses on innovation vehicles and supporting entrepreneurs.

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Past Experience:

‍Before joining INSKIP, she accumulated significant experience within startups and in the field of innovation.

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Education:

‍She is currently pursuing her Master's in Management at Audencia Business School and has also spent a semester in Sao Paulo as part of her exchange program.

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What Else?

‍Passionate about music and travel, Shemsi is always on the lookout for opportunities to attend concerts by her favorite artists around the world.

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Expertise
Hussam is a seasoned expert in startup growth and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Past experience
Hussam has more than 12 years of experience working alongside startups and scaleups, challenging their plans and driving their growth. He also has a rich experience working on designing and managing innovation labs.

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Education
Hussam is a economist from Université Saint-Joseph in Beirut, Lebanon.

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What else?
Hussam is an avid traveller, having lived in 4 different countries throughout his life. On his free time, he's passionate about history, politics and economics and plays boxing from time to time. He's fluent in Arabic, French, English and some Spanish.

Expertise
Lina is involved in the management of innovation programmes, the support of entrepreneurs and the preparation of fundraising.

Past experience
She founded a project on AgTech innovations in Africa and has experience in health and cosmetics startups.

Education
A biochemical engineer by training (University College London), Lina also has a double degree from X-HEC Entrepreneurs.

What else ?
Passionate about travel, Lina is a fan of world tours and weekend getaways.

Expertise

Julian supports entrepreneurs with growth and customer acquisition strategies.
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Past experience

He co-founded a B2B SaaS and a marketplace in recruitment. He specializes in growth and outbound strategies.
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Education

Graduated from Neoma Business School and the University of California, Berkeley.

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What else?

An event organizer for 8 years and passionate about inclusion in entrepreneurship, he created Founders Night.

Expertise
Tanguy is involved in market analysis and commercial missions.

Past experience
He has several experiences in startups as the founders' right-hand man and in consulting.

Education
Tanguy graduated from the ESSEC Business School.

What else ?
Passionate about graphic design, he assists companies in UX design, logo design and 3D animation creation.