FRENCHTECHFRIDAY : Freelancers now get to Shine
[UPDATE 04/09/18: All is well for Shine that just succeeded in raising 8 million Euros] French freelancers are getting a nudge from the French government. More freelancers means less unemployement. Becoming a freelancer is meant to be easy for all. As it turns out, the paperwork is still a hassle and a designated bank […]
#FRENCHTECHFRIDAY: Lunchtime gets revamped with CoLunching
Lunchtime in France is a landmark. Forget the quick sandwich, the half-filled Bento, in France you sit down and enjoy a good meal. And you meet people! Even more now that you have CoLunching. Social network for friendly lunches It all started as a simple Facebook page, back in 2012. Sonia, a freelancer, […]
#FRENCHTECHFRIDAY: Show your skills with Amazjob
Not every day, do you get to witness the debut of a new startup. Yet, this is the case for Amazjob, a French Tech startup that launched its platform just a few weeks ago. And it could be a game changer. “We all have skills, why not share them?” This is the basis […]
#FRENCHTECHFRIDAY: Why France’s startups can no longer “Pitch”
A strange battle is taking place in France right now. A cake maker is threatening startups of legal action for using the word “pitch”. This could seem like a comical slip-up if it weren’t, in fact, tragic for France’s image abroad. Pasquier vs Startups The “startup nation” is taking an unexpected blow. Keen to […]
VC industry in Italy: Among the bleak reality of numbers and a pinch of optimism
By Philippe de Marsac The last State of European Tech Report ( by Atomico) offers an unrelenting warning on Italy. Despite its $1.85T GDP, the country has not yet been able to generate a venture ecosystem compared to its true potential. It has invested only $3/capita (vs. $123 in Sweden and $45/capita in France). […]
#FRENCHTECHFRIDAY: Enter pro-gaming with esport-management.
E-sports is not just play. Training is intensive both solo and in team. Balancing schedules, competitions and career management is not obvious for young players. Two ex-players Tristan Berguer and Guillaume Golfieri had the perfect insights and came up with a solution: Esport-management. Rush Tristan and Guillaume don’t waste time. They […]
Can blockchain integrate Uber, Didi, Ofo, Mobike et al with public transit and air travel?
By Si Ho, Integrated Transport Consultant, Deloitte Today, the current mobility industry is fragmented and siloed. Travellers are using different booking and payment systems across varied modes of transport. A root cause of this is that the value in transport is held in many hands. There is little interoperability between modes of transport. […]
#FRENCHTECHFRIDAY: Let Anyleads increase your sales
When trying to get news clients, companies must find leads. Those are potential sales contacts who should be keen on your product. Some of them send you an email: easy. Most of them don’t and you need to reach out. But how do you contact someone when you don’t have their email? It’s not […]
#FrenchTechFriday : Recruitment made easy with WeRecruit
How difficult can it be to hire someone? Put up a sign outside the window and wait? Not quite. It’s about getting the right message across the right channels then deal with the swarm of job applicants. Luckily, French Tech startup WeRecruit takes all the hardship away. François-Xavier Panaget founded WeRecruit in 2015 […]
#FRENCHTECH FRIDAY : Making the planet great again with Newcy
In 2020, in France, plastic cups will be banned. Not just cups actually, all disposable tableware. French startup Newcy is ahead of the game and offers a solution for businesses keen on corporate social responsability. What if your next coffee break was a treat for the environment? Let’s face the facts. In France alone, […]