Partech’s 2024 Podcast Picks

This year has been a remarkable journey filled with remarkable innovation and inspiring stories from the Partech community. To celebrate this, we've handpicked a selection of 10 podcasts that showcase the voices and visions of our founders, C-level executives, and Partech team members.

Dive into these episodes to explore the latest tech trends, entrepreneurial insights, and success stories that have defined 2024. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a business leader, these podcasts offer a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to keep you ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology and business.

Tune in and enjoy the best of 2024 with Partech!

1. Charting New Frontiers - Hélène Huby’s Vision for Space Exploration with The Exploration Company

Hélène Huby, co-founder and CEO of The Exploration Company, shares her journey in space exploration and entrepreneurship, the vision for space exploration, the transition from Airbus to entrepreneurship, nurturing innovation in large corporations vs. startups, and her involvement in Uranium Ventures and the Microbiome Foundation. Alongside this, Hélène also discusses the importance of social impact in business whilst balancing family life with her career and shares her thrilling vision for the future of space.

Hélène Huby: What's The Future of Space Exploration | E64 of EU Startups Podcast

Listen on EU Startups or Spotify

2. "Recruiters Hire People Who Are AI-Ready”- Wouter Durville on the Influence of AI on recruiters

Wouter Durville, CEO of TestGorilla, discusses how the company is transforming the recruitment process by focusing on skills-based assessments. By emphasizing the importance of hiring candidates who are prepared to work with AI technologies, Durville explains how TestGorilla's platform uses scientific methods to evaluate candidates' skills, ensuring that recruiters can identify and hire individuals who are not only qualified but also capable of leveraging AI tools effectively.

TestGorilla CEO “Recruiters Hire People Who Are AI-Ready” (TestGorilla- Open To Work Pod)

Listen on Youtube

3. Navigating IoT Security - Insights from Memfault's François Baldassari

Jacob Beningo interviews François Baldassari, Memfault CEO, about IoT security compliance demands. They discuss embedded manufacturers’ readiness for new security regulations, the challenges they face, and potential solutions. They also explore the differences between the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act and the US’ Cyber Trust Mark. François emphasizes the importance of OTA updates, using open-source software, and building security teams within hardware companies. He also highlights the need for collecting the right data and observability to improve security posture.

Are Embedded Manufacturers Ready for New IoT Security Compliance Demands with François Baldassari (Memfault- The Embedded Frontier Podcast Episode #008)

Listen on the Beningo website or on Spotify

4. Scaling Revenue Operations - Insights from Agicap's Mickaël Jordan

In Episode 5 of the podcast, Anis interviews Mickaël Jordan, the Chief Revenue Officer at Agicap. Mickaël, who previously founded and grew Augment SAS into a multinational brand, shares his expertise on adapting to international markets, building effective sales incentives, and selling into the C-Suite. His insights provide a comprehensive look at the strategies and challenges involved in scaling revenue operations.

Scaling Revenue Operations with Mickaël Jordan

Listen on Spotify

5. Digitizing Tradition - Ahmed Wadi on Modernizing Egypt's Money Circles

CEO and Founder of Money Fellows Ahmed Wadi shares insights on Money Fellows' operational strategy, the challenges and opportunities of building a startup in Egypt, and the overall fintech landscape in the country.

How is Ahmed Wadi, Founder and CEO of Money Fellows, digitizing Egypt's Money Circles (Money Fellows- Couchonomics)

Listen on Couchonomics or Spotify

6. Transforming Africa's Tech Future - Insights from Gebeya's CTO

Kossi Selom Banybah, CTO of Gebeya shares invaluable insights on building SaaS platforms, utilizing microservices effectively, and Gebeya's partnership with Microsoft to empower young African talent. Tune in to discover how Gebeya is revolutionizing the tech landscape and gain expert advice on navigating the world of microservices and SaaS.

Revolutionizing Africa’s Tech Landscape (Gebeya- Mastering Tech Growth Podcast)

Listen on Apple Podcasts

7. Brevo's SaaS Success - Armand Thiberge on Revolutionizing Email Marketing

This episode offers a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of scaling a tech company. Armand Thiberge, the founder of Brevo, shares his journey from running a small, non-scalable agency to building a successful SaaS company. He discusses the early days, and the pivotal shift to a SaaS model focusing on customer relations through email marketing, automated push notifications, and loyalty programs. The conversation also covers the rebranding from Sendinblue to Brevo, including a fascinating story about acquiring the new domain name from an American who insisted on being paid in bitcoins.

La solution SAAS rentable qui envoie 5 milliards d’e-mails chaque mois - Armand Thiberge (Brevo- Tech ‘45)

Listen on Spotify

8. Innovating Under Pressure - Skello CTO Olivier Cauvin on Thriving in Tough Times

This podcast discusses how Skello continues to thrive despite the increasingly scarce funding for start-ups. The podcast explores the vision of Skello's CTO, Olivier Cauvin, and how Skello has managed to stay innovative and expand internationally. The podcast covers various topics, such as Olivier's arrival during the COVID-19 pandemic, Skello's culture of transparency, the role of a CTO during scaling, managing limited funding, and upskilling employees to integrate AI into their products.

#79 – Olivier Cauvin – CTO – Skello 🎙️ Faire plus avec moins : innover dans un contexte économique tendu (Skello- Innovation Leaders

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9. From Finance to Founding - Marion Verles on Leading SustainCERT

SustainCERT Co-founder and CEO Marion Verles is interviewed about her journey, from her childhood in the south of France, to founding her first company in Cambodia after starting her career in finance and launching and leading a digital-first verification platform.

SustainCERT Co-founder and CEO Marion Verles SustainCERT- (Watt it Takes Podcast)

Listen on Spotify

10. The State of Africa Tech with Tidjane Dème

Last but most certainly not least, our very own Tidjane Dème, General Partner at Partech, makes the list with his appearance on ‘The Africa Playbook’. Hosted by fellow Partechie Lewam Kefela, Tidjane discusses all things tech, finance, life, and, of course, Africa.

The State of Africa Tech with Tidjane Dème (Partech- The Africa Playbook)

Listen on Youtube

That’s all folks! We hope that you’ll appreciate our 2024 selection. If you come across a podcast you think could be valuable for entrepreneurs, share it with us at: media@partechpartners.com