Antoine Castel
Product & Strategy Executive | AI・Web3・Capital Markets
Salaire / Taux journalier
Bayonne, France
Mobilité : Paris, Bordeaux
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
À distance uniquement
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À propos
Introduction
Entrepreneurial executive with deep expertise in AI, Web3, and capital markets. Co-founded and scaled multiple tech ventures, raised significant funding, and built high-performance teams to deliver complex products for global clients. Experienced in fundraising, ecosystem growth, and strategic partnerships, with a history of securing $100M+ opportunities. Adept at bridging innovation and business strategy to drive sustainable growth at scale.
Expérience de travail
Consultant & Senior Advisor
Consultant & Senior Advisor
sept. 2024 - Présent
2 ans 2 mois
– AI integration : helping complex infrastructure product teams integrate AI tools – Web3 : working with several blockchain foundations on token utility and tokenized assets problematics
Chief Product and Strategy Officer
MetaEngine
sept. 2021 - Présent
5 ans 2 mois
À distance
– Co-founded, successfully fundraised and launched the Web 3.0 derivative of the HeroEngine game engine driving innovation in the gaming infrastructure industry – Led a dynamic team of 50+ to achieve our long-term vision for the future of gaming – Led the implementation of generative AI and AI chatbots in our traditional infrastructure – Oversaw finance, GTM strategy, product and partnerships – Successfully delivered highly intricate product to both institutional and individual clients – Fostered +$100million business opportunities with strategic partnerships including The Sandbox, Paris Saint Germain Football team and major Layer 1 or 2 Blockchain Networks
Head of Product and Strategy
IdeaFabrik
juin 2012 - Présent
14 ans 5 mois
À distance
– Led complex product design, updates and deployment for +30 million daily active users – Led the business development effort and diversification through new business models – Led integration of new cutting-edge technologies to serve our client base (incl. AI, web3, etc.)
Co-Founder
M3taStudios
mars 2022 - août 2024
2 ans 6 mois
À distance
– Co-founded the in-house game studio of MetaEngine to support our growth – Led a dynamic team of 20 to support our customers projects – Led the business development and achieved +$2million in sales – Successfully launched several games for prestigious clients
Co-Founder, Head of Product and Strategy
UEVO
janv. 2019 - janv. 2022
3 ans 1 mois
À distance
– Pioneered a groundbreaking business model utilizing proprietary gaming technology – Drove innovation in the digital transformation of Subsurface infrastructure and Digital Twin technology – Led international business development efforts with outstanding success with both private companies and public institutions – Fostered an international partnership with a big four consulting firm
Head of Tokenomics and Investor relations
Omniow
déc. 2018 - mai 2020
1 an 6 mois
Aix-en-Provence, France
– Successfully raised funds for over 20 clients (+$1million avg.) – Developed innovative token models leveraging financial engineering expertise – Participated with France and Monaco law makers to establish ground rules on crypto assets
Head of Product and Strategy
StreamQuest
janv. 2016 - janv. 2019
3 ans 1 mois
Bordeaux, France
– Transitioned from the investment banking sector to co-found, grow and sell a donation platform for Twitch – Designed the product functional requirements and GTM strategy – Devised cutting-edge strategies to create our clients' pool – Captivated two separate companies, including a Fortune 500, with our database and product, ultimately leading to successful acquisitions
Private Banker, Fund Manager
Falcon Private Bank
juin 2013 - mai 2015
2 ans
Genève, Suisse
– Pioneered the establishment of local operations in Monaco – Led a high performing team of 4, driving all aspects of business development – Successfully launched and managed a $2.5b privately held fund on behalf of a valued client
Head of trading, Portfolio Manager
Trend Invest
sept. 2011 - mai 2013
1 an 9 mois
Nice, France
Managed +€50million AUM. Sold the company after 16 months
Equity Derivatives Broker
Lloyds Banking Group
avr. 2009 - août 2011
2 ans 5 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
Junior Equity Derivatives Trader
SocGen Investment Banking
mars 2007 - avr. 2009
2 ans 2 mois
Tokyo, Japon
Stock Broker
ProCapital
janv. 2003 - janv. 2004
1 an 1 mois
Paris, France
Formation
Bordeaux University of Science
Master 2, Financial Maths
2010 - 2012
2 ans 1 mois
KEDGE Bordeaux
Master of Science (MSc), Financial markets
2003 - 2007
4 ans 1 mois