David Brun
Senior Startup Coach & Entrepreneur Mentor
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À propos
Introduction
Serial entrepreneur & startup coach with 9+ years empowering 1000+ founders through customer discovery and growth strategies. Co-founder of Impulz (AI copilot for entrepreneurs) and trusted by 50+ incubators. I help first-time founders transform ideas into viable businesses through proven methodologies—from 0 to 1M€ growth, fundraising, and market leadership.
Expérience de travail
Co-Founder
ImpulzFreelance
janv. 2025 - Présent
1 an 10 mois
Paris, France
Impulz is the AI copilot for first-time entrepreneurs. It helps founders turn fuzzy ideas into concrete actions — faster and with less risk. We work with incubators, support networks, and solo entrepreneurs who want to structure and launch their business with confidence. I’m co-building this project to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Curious? 👉 https://impulz.app/
Co-Founder
SeededFreelance
nov. 2020 - Présent
6 ans
Paris, France
The first tennis tech incubator addressing sports, social & business challenges. The most phenomenal network to build enduring businesses impacting tennis positively. We are specialised in tennis. We have entrepreneurial expertise. We bring a network of partners & investors. Together, to marry tennis and tech entrepreneurship.
Founders & Startups Coaching
Rise CoachingFreelance
janv. 2016 - Présent
10 ans 10 mois
Paris, France
I help incubators select, launch & grow startups at scale thanks to my cutting-edge expertise in customer discovery & growth. --> More than 50 incubators trust us --> More than 100 startups coached one on one --> More than 1000 inspired in collective talks and masterclasses
Business Mentor
ChangeSchool
févr. 2022 - mars 2023
1 an 2 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
Involved in the ChangeSchool "scale up mentoring" team on ChangeSchool’s Help2Grow contracts
Startup Mentor
Mowgli Mentoring
févr. 2020 - mars 2023
3 ans 2 mois
Londres, Royaume-Uni
Helping tech entrepreneurs from Middle East and South America shape their entrepreneurial journey
Interim Senior Operations Manager France
WheelyFreelance
août 2020 - oct. 2020
3 mois
Paris, France
We turned around the operations organisation to relaunch the business post COVID and to return to growth.
Moove Lab Accelerator Manager
Via ID - MobiviaFreelance
mai 2019 - juil. 2020
1 an 3 mois
Paris Area, France
Coaching entrepreneurs. Fostering growth and motivation for startups joining the program. Matching sponsors with startups.
Country Manager France
Hiya Inc.Freelance
oct. 2017 - oct. 2018
1 an 1 mois
Paris Area, France
As one of the fastest growing mobile startups in the world, Hiya is revolutionizing the way people make and receive phone calls. I established and managed partnerships with leading carriers and smartphone OEMs.
Country Manager Shoop.fr
Maple Syrup Media
oct. 2016 - oct. 2017
1 an 1 mois
Paris Area, France
Shoop is a technology partner that drives business growth and brand loyalty for over 5,000 retailers across Europe. I launched Shoop in France and I grew the business from 0 to 1M€ monthly revenue managing a team of 10 people.
VP France
TalmixFreelance
févr. 2016 - oct. 2016
9 mois
Talmix - www.talmix.com - is the world's leading platform to bring the best consultants closer to your business. I launched the business in France, sold the concept to several customers and delivered the first contracts successfully.
Country Manager Under Armour Connected Fitness
Under ArmourFreelance
déc. 2014 - juil. 2016
1 an 8 mois
Fostered growth in France for Endomondo (Running App) through PR, partnerships and digital marketing
Co-Founder & CEO
ITYZ
mars 2012 - déc. 2014
2 ans 10 mois
Paris, France
• Built a leading marketplace for taxis and passengers • Reached 20000 registered users • Raised 1,4M€ in 2 rounds • Ranked n°1 taxi order app in Paris • Reached more than 3K Taxi Drivers Partners to satisfy our users, in 4 months! • Number one Taxi Order App in terms of downloads iOS & Android • Extensive PR/Press coverage (TV/Print/Radio/Online/Blogs)
Ericsson
févr. 2000 - mars 2012
12 ans 2 mois
Head of Operations Bouygues Telecom Key Account
juil. 2006 - mars 2012
5 ans 9 mois
• Demonstrated strong entrepreneurial flair by designing a new organization from inception to maturity and successfully managed the first radio contract ever won by Ericsson France, with a growth of 400% in 2007 • Led operations that generated annual net sales of €70M, by motivating 100 people and transforming the organization into a customer oriented one • Focused the whole organization towards operational improvements and costs' efficiency to turn around services profitability from a loss to exceeding targets from 2007 to 2011 • Developed loyalty, strong partnerships and daily relationships with board stakeholders both internally and with the customer
Key Account Manager Tunisiana
déc. 2005 - juil. 2006
8 mois
• Developed the business with a green-field operator, directly interfacing the CTO • Successfully positioned Ericsson as a credible supplier • Won the first break-in ever with Tunisiana
Project Office Manager and Deputy Services Director
déc. 2003 - déc. 2005
2 ans 1 mois
• Turned around Ericsson Tunisia into a successful company • Directly managed yearly sales to an increase of 60% in 2004 (€76 M). Services profitability was turned around from a loss to net profitability, exceeding all targets in 2004 • Pinpointed operational gaps and recruited personnel to improve services • Led and coordinated a cross-functional management team to develop and deliver a long-term North African market strategy. Reported to the Head of Market Unit. • Project Office Department was ranked number one within Ericsson Tunisia in 2004 and 2005 in terms of employee’s satisfaction
Operations Director
févr. 2000 - déc. 2003
3 ans 11 mois
• Acted as an entrepreneur to shape a completely new organization and respond to a major technology shift from GSM to GPRS • Directly managed and increased yearly sales by 100% from 2001 to 2003, bringing GPRS business up to 50% of the overall Key Account sales. Greatly contributed to exceed Account sales objectives, which led to a reward • Yearly profitability always exceeded initial objective
Technical Sales Support Engineer
Lucent Technologies
janv. 1997 - janv. 2000
3 ans 1 mois
• Participated in the set-up and development of a new local branch in Johannesburg, South Africa
Formation
Université Paris Dauphine - PSL
Masters degree, Management
Graduated with honors
London Business School
Executive MBA degree, Business & Leadership
Grenoble INP - Phelma
B.S., Engineering in electronics and telecommunications
Top Ranked School In France Graduated with honors
Columbia Business School
Executive MBA degree, Business & Leadership