Top Data Scientists

Adrien Guilmineau

Co-Founder at HumanDirectory

Startup founder and angel investor (a16z speedrun scout). Currently: building HumanDirectory.ai to build the world's first AI-friendly open social network. 🪩 Previously: Product Lead at Rippling, Head of Product at Hofy (acquired for $XXXm by Deel), founded 3 VC-backed startups: - Aria, AI video editor backed by Kima Ventures, Stride.VC, Antoine Martin and Alexis Bonillo - Sidekick, a B2B SaaS-enabled managed marketplace for coaching, backed by Afore Capital and TheFamily. - Tinbox, a crowdfunding platform for non-profits Kind of studied at Warwick University (UK) for 2 years. Angel invested in about 20+ startups with small checks. Backed some solo-GP funds from my friends: Pietro Invernizzi (Firedrop I & II), Michelangelo Valtancoli (Chaotica). And backed the community fund from the A16Z SPEEDRUN (SR004 & SR005).

Florian Mari

Co-Founder, Engineering at Stealth Startup

Software Engineer and a16z Speedrun founder based in Paris. Co-founder at Disket. Previously iOS Engineer at Trainline and Deezer.

Alice Wachtmeister

Regional Marketing Manager, North Europe at Stokke

Alice Wachtmeister is a marketing professional currently serving as a Regional Marketing Manager at Stokke. She has extensive experience in regional and digital marketing, having previously held roles at Wolverine Worldwide, Weezy, and L'Oréal. She holds a Master’s degree in International Business from IÉSEG School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Kent.

Abdelhalim OUIS

Global Payroll Specialist at Rippling

I am a Global Payroll Specialist at Rippling with extensive experience in payroll consulting and product configuration. Throughout my career, I have specialized in Silae systems and previously served as a Client Support Manager for CEGID projects. I am dedicated to optimizing payroll processes and providing expert technical support to my clients.

Rémi Soubigou Piccolomo

Founder at Seagull Studios

I am the founder of Seagull Studios, a digital advertising consultancy focused on helping founders and teams scale through performance-driven acquisition, with a strong specialization in Google Ads. With a background including experience at Google, I design and manage acquisition systems that turn advertising into a real growth lever. My work combines strategy, execution, and data, with a constant focus on measurable business impact. More generally, I enjoy helping people bring their projects to life and grow them, which is a big part of what drives me in my work. I have a strong affinity for technology and continuously explore how new tools, including AI, can improve performance and decision-making. I’m used to working in international environments and collaborating with teams across the globe. Outside of work, music has always been an important part of my life, and I enjoy playing several instruments.

Anji Ismail

Co-Founder & CEO at Finnt

Anji Ismail is the co-founder and CEO of Finnt, an AI-native platform designed to automate reconciliation and month-end close processes for enterprise finance teams. Previously, he served as Director of Product at Welcome and co-founded both the blockchain infrastructure company Varanida and the marketing platform DOZ.com. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from EMLyon Business School and Ecole Centrale de Lyon, as well as a Bachelor in Business from ESCE Paris.

Alice Guilmineau is a product designer and creative professional focused on building intuitive digital experiences. She has a background in design systems, user interface design, and collaborative product development.

I am the cofounder and president of ORIGINE PARIS, an AI-native brand offering fin ejewerly in recycled gold and labgrown diamonds through an innovative business model. Previously, I co-founded Courbet, a jewelry house based in Place Vendôme that I launched in 2018 to redefine luxury through sustainability. By utilizing lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold, I am committed to proving that beauty and ethical responsibility can coexist in fine jewelry. My professional background includes foundational experience in brand management at Procter & Gamble and consulting at McKinsey & Company, which informs my approach to entrepreneurship and design.

I am a Marketing and Revenue Operations Manager at Valutico with a background in growth strategy and financial analysis. My experience spans roles as a co-founder, head of growth, and financial analyst across the technology and aviation sectors. I hold an MS in Transportation and Mobility Management from the University of Leeds and a BBA from EDHEC Business School.

Gaston Montemayor is a technologist and developer with a background in computer science and network engineering. He is known for his interest in social media dynamics, network analysis, and software development, having participated in various hackathons and projects during his time at the University of Pennsylvania.

Piotr Bukanski is a venture capital investor and Principal at Acurio Ventures, with a track record spanning investment banking, growth equity, and board-level value creation. He has backed and advised high-growth technology companies across energy, data, fintech, and consumer — including board roles at Gorilla, Iceberg Data Lab, and AccessPay. Prior to Acurio, Piotr spent three years at Beringea (transatlantic VC, $800M+ AuM) leading Series A/B investments and founded a CEE diaspora network connecting 200+ VCs and founders across London. Earlier, he helped build the Private Capital Markets team at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, supporting growth-stage fundraises, and began his career in BofA's EMEA Consumer & Retail IB group, advising on M&A, equity, and debt transactions totalling over $25bn. He holds an MSc in Finance from Stockholm School of Economics and has lived and worked across the UK, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, and Poland.

Louise Wachtmeister is an entrepreneur and professional with experience in product management, investment analysis, and business development. She has held roles at companies including WeWork and BlackRock, and has co-founded ventures such as Microgram and FoodIQ. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University Stern School of Business with a Bachelor of Science degree, concentrating in Data & Computer Science.

Carl Wachtmeister is a product professional who is currently working as a Product Owner at Revolut, and has previously worked as a Junior Product Manager at Urban Jungle Insurance. Before working in product Carl worked as an investment banking analyst at Barclays. On his free time Carl enjoys urban drawing and spending excessive money on cooking for himself.

Jaume Ayats Soler is a venture capital professional currently serving as a Principal at Acurio Ventures, as well as their Head of Product. Jaume has a strong background in both investment and product & data. Investing for more than 5 years and leading product and data teams for most of his career.

Eyyüb Sari is a researcher specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on neural network optimization and statistical methods. He has contributed to academic research in areas such as quantized neural networks and predictive modeling, having been affiliated with Huawei Noah's Ark Lab.

I am a entrepreneur the co-founder and CEO of Sparkmate.

Nicolas Girardot is a full-stack developer and blockchain enthusiast. He is known for his technical work in software development and his interest in emerging technologies.

Alex Lindsay

Co-founder & CEO at Handshake

Building the future of retail agreement management – using AI to transform the way retailers and suppliers make, store, and execute contractual agreements. Passionate about retail & consumer, having worked with the largest household names in Europe and North America at Bain & Company. MBA from INSEAD and BSc from Yale.

Luke Ramsden

Co-Founder & CPTO at Architect

I am the Co-Founder and CPTO of Architect, where I lead the technical vision and product development for our agentic website platform. Previously, I worked as a software engineer at TransFICC and currently serve as a Venture Scout at Project A. I am focused on building innovative technology and have successfully raised $4.75 million in funding to support Architect's growth.

I am the CEO and Co-Founder of Morta, where I lead our mission to increase productivity in the construction industry by replacing manual, spreadsheet-based workflows with connected, data-centric controls platform to plan, track and reporty on delivery. With a background in civil engineering and an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge, I am dedicated to driving digital transformation to solve complex challenges in the built environment.

Mohamed Derkaoui is a technology professional and software developer based in Paris, known for his work in software engineering and his active presence in the tech community. He describes himself as a technology enthusiast and a lifelong learner who enjoys building and refining software solutions.

Philip Howson is a technology executive currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Algo Viral. Previously, he held the role of Chief Technology Officer at Iona Mind, a company that participated in the Y Combinator S21 batch. Throughout his career, he has held various senior technical and quantitative roles at financial institutions including XTX Markets, GSA Capital, Barclays Capital, and UBS.

Mathias Pastor is a Director at Auctor, an evergreen holding company focused on building and investing in businesses. Previously, he founded Semper a VC-backed company which supported growth stage companies in offering liquidity to their shareholders. He served as a Director at The Family, where he supported early-stage entrepreneurs, worked as analyst at DE Shaw and co-founded the edtech startup Teech. He holds a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

I am an AI Project Manager specializing in generative AI, with four years of experience developing strategic solutions across London, Paris, and San Francisco. I participated in Entrepreneur First W23 cohort. I focus on delivering high-impact results by bridging the gap between technical implementation and product strategy. My background also includes expertise in mobile growth and app acquisition, supported by my education from emlyon business school.

Christophe Mignon is a professional specializing in business intelligence and operations, currently serving as a co-founder at Voltare, a company focused on solar self-consumption solutions. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Intelligence from Isep and has previously held roles in revenue operations at Deepki, operations management at Dott, and data analysis at PwC France. His expertise spans data analytics, CRM structuring, and operational standardization.

I am a founder and entrepreneur currently building Aura to reconnect artists and their fans. My background spans fintech and maritime SaaS & Data, having co-founded Shipfix and SME Capital UK. I hold an MSc in Management from Boston University and a Bachelor in Business from Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Edouard Foussier

AI Engineer at Self-Employed

I am an AI Engineer specializing in building reliable, production-ready AI assistants for complex knowledge bases, with a focus on RAG systems and sovereign AI deployments. Previously, I led operations and community growth for Le Wagon in Paris, where I also completed intensive training in Data Science and Data Engineering. I leverage my background in management and technical expertise to bridge the gap between complex AI development and scalable business solutions.

Victor Nourrissat is a professional currently serving in a leadership capacity at SafetyWing, where he has held roles including Head of Growth and General Manager. Previously, he co-founded Sidekick, a company focused on virtual coaching and development tools for remote teams, and worked as an analyst at Barclays Investment Bank. He holds a degree from Warwick Business School.

I'm the founder of Railblocks.com, where I build custom interfaces, AI agents, automations, and data pipelines to help startups and VCs scale their operations. Previously, I served as the Head of RevOps at On Deck, where I managed revenue operations and complex systems to support organizational growth. I specialize in leveraging technology and data to optimize operational efficiency.

I am a product designer and former venture capital analyst with a background in supporting leadership teams at impact-driven startups. My professional experience spans UX/UI design, corporate relations, and seed-stage investment analysis. I am dedicated to building intuitive digital products and fostering sustainable innovation.

I am a Senior Associate at Aquiline Capital Partners in London, where I support the firm's European venture investment activities. Previously, I worked as a FIG investment banker at Bank of America, advising on M&A and capital markets transactions within the fintech and asset management sectors. I hold a B.S. in Finance and Data Science from the NYU Stern School of Business.

I am the CEO and co-founder of Architect AI, where I am building the world's first agentic website platform to transform static sites into autonomous, self-learning AI collaborators. Previously, I led product and operations teams through rapid growth phases at Rippling and Samsara. I am dedicated to giving websites a "brain" by enabling them to observe visitor behavior and generate personalized, context-aware experiences in real time.

I am a software engineer and entrepreneur with a background in scaling technology platforms. I co-founded Agora, a company dedicated to streamlining compensation and pay equity, which was acquired by Payscale in 2022. Previously, I held engineering roles at Instacart and Checkr, where I focused on platform growth and development.

Julien Avezou

Founder at Jots

I am a software engineer and founder currently building tools to help developers capture and organize their thoughts. Previously, I spent four years as a Senior Software Engineer at Klarna, where I focused on payments infrastructure and product development. My background combines technical expertise from Le Wagon with a foundation in international business from Warwick Business School.

I am an experienced business leader with a background in international trade, currently building a new venture in the AI space. Previously, I served as Country Manager and Managing Director at Fleet, where I led expansion and sales strategy in the Iberian market to streamline IT equipment lifecycles for startups and scale-ups. I am known for my expertise in scaling operations and driving growth within the European tech ecosystem. I invest as a scout and BA in several startups.

Younès Rharbaoui

Co-Founder at OPRTRS CLUB

I am the co-founder of OPRTRS, an investment platform that leverages a community of over 180 tech operators to back early-stage founders. My professional background spans venture capital, financial leadership, and startup operations, including roles as Partner at The Family. I am also an active business angel.

Rami Ghanem

Founder at Stealth

I am a Founder of a VC-backed stealth company. Previously, I was Product Lead at Rippling, where I focused on building spend, finance, and payroll products. Before that, I worked on product at DoorDash and Compound. I studied Computer Science at the University of Calgary.

I am a technology leader and seed investor currently building at a stealth startup. Previously, I served as CTO at YOLO Technologies, where I scaled a social application to millions of users, and have held senior engineering roles at companies including BlaBlaCar. I am experienced in scaling consumer products and currently support early-stage ventures through StudAngels.

I am a Senior Solutions Engineer at Deel and the founder of Present, where I am building solutions to support the global hybrid and remote workforce. Throughout my career in operations and revenue strategy, I have specialized in scaling business models, optimizing complex operational processes, and driving product-market fit for high-growth companies. I am known for translating intricate operational challenges into streamlined, revenue-generating systems.

I am the Co-Founder and CEO of Volta, where I am building an AI-powered commerce platform to digitize and automate B2B workflows for distributors and suppliers. Previously, I co-founded and led Fretlink, a B2B marketplace focused on optimizing road freight transportation through data and transparency. I hold an MBA from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion and a degree in Engineering and Industrial Management from the Institut Polytechnique des Sciences Avancées.