From start-up to IPO
17 Oct - 19 Oct 2021
Session information
Keynote debate by leading entrepreneurs, managers and investors
Monday 18 October (1130 - 1230)
Description
This session will address the fact that there is no one-size-fits all format for growth and will ask important questions, such as:
• Should an IPO be the end goal?
• Are strategic acquisitions a more suitable exit strategy?
• What does it take to become a unicorn?
• Why do start-ups fail?
• Is the Big Tech market overheating?
A panel of entrepreneurs, managers and investors will share their thoughts about their experiences and their view on the current market.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Jean-Philippe Jacob | AARPI YARDS, Paris, France |
| Renaud Thominette | Renault Thominette Vignaud & Reeve, Paris, France |
| Nicole Van Ranst | MVVP, Brussels, Belgium; Corporate Counsel Forum Liaison Officer, Closely Held Companies Committee |
Speakers
| Frederic Altenbourger | BlaBlaCar, Paris, France |
| Jean-David Chamboredon | ISAI, Paris, France |
| Guilhem De Vregille | XAnge, Paris, France |
| Olivier Hua | Former CEO Visiomed, Paris, France |
| Vincent Huguet | Malt, Paris, France |