
Maxime Zeitoun
Product Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Strategic operator with a dual background in tech advisory and product management, combining analytical rigor with hands-on execution in scaling and international expansion. Passionate about AI and innovation, with a proven ability to bridge finance, technology, and operations in fast-paced environments.
Work experience
Product Manager
Paris Fashion Shops
May 2024 - Present
2 years 6 months
Paris, France
Paris Fashion Shops is the leading B2B fashion marketplace in Europe, connecting wholesalers and independent retailers to drive the future of fashion. As Product Manager, I lead strategic initiatives at the crossroads of product, operations & tech. Key highlights include: - Driving the international expansion to Italy, launching a new logistics hub, billing framework, and multilingual platform. - Leading the migration away from legacy systems, cutting technical debt and enabling faster rollout of new features. - Redesigning our proprietary logistics system, optimizing parcel flows of 1,000+ shipments per day and boosting cross-border efficiency.
Product Manager Bootcamp
Noé
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
2 months
Paris, France
⭐️ Noé is an intensive and selective 4-week program to break into Product Management. As part of the Noé program, I worked for a month for Doctolib on a real roadmap problem : "How can we increase Practitioner satisfaction with our mobile app ?" ♟ Product strategy and problem framing : Data analysis on real Doctolib datasets, user research interviews, competition mapping and features benchmark 🎯 Prioritized problems based on impact on chosen metrics and tech cost 🎨 Prototyped and iterated on 4 solutions (Figma) with the highest impact on Mobile NPS 🛠 Covered specs, delivery processes, rollout strategy (Jira) 🎤 Final presentation to a Lead PM @Doctolib
Tech Fundraising / M&A Associate
ALPHA CAPITAL PARTNERS UK
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 years
London, UK
Leading European tech advisory and fundraising boutique, trusted by top-tier startups like Mirakl, Contentsquare, BackMarket, and Virtuo. Key Achievements: - Raised $300M+ through 12+ Series A-C transactions across B2B SaaS, Fintech, and Healthcare sectors. - Transformed key metrics (KPIs, market analysis, roadmaps) into winning strategies to captivate investors. - Partnered with tech, sales, and marketing teams to align product vision and boost startup appeal. - Guided founders and C-level executives through every stage of fundraising, from pitch materials to due diligence. - Designed and implemented deal sourcing and qualification strategies through deep market research and industry expertise.
Private Equity & VC Analyst
Jasmin Capital
Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
6 months
Paris, France
Jasmin Capital is a trusted advisory firm in PE and VC, specializing in fundraising and secondary transactions for leading clients such as Latour Capital and Apax Partners.. My contributions included: - Comprehensive market research and reference verification for a $200M+ healthcare-focused VC fund, delivering critical insights to shape strategic fund development. - Concise and compelling marketing materials (pitch books, teasers) for top-tier European PE and VC funds. - Execution of roadshows and due diligence phases through rigorous project management, ensuring seamless preparation and execution.
Tech Fundraising Analyst
Ader Finance
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
8 months
Paris, France
Independent advisory firm with a proven track record of 200+ deals, specializing in fundraising and M&A for tech companies. Key Achievements: - Analyzed and assessed Series A startups in B2B SaaS and e-commerce through in-depth market research. - Created high-impact marketing materials (teasers, pitch decks, business plans) to showcase startups' value and attract investors. - Coordinated deal preparation and roadshows, partnering with founders and management teams to streamline fundraising and achieve successful outcomes.
Payment & Fraud Operations
Vestiaire Collective
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
2 months
Paris, France
Europe's leading marketplace for luxury second-hand fashion. At Vestiaire Collective, I analyzed a major fraud issue causing 6-figure annual losses. By investigating data and collaborating with internal teams, I identified root causes and proposed a targeted anti-fraud plan presented to the executive team.
Vice President & Treasurer
Association Paris Tel Aviv
Sep 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 2 months
Paris, France
Paris Tel Aviv is a non-profit organization under the 1901 law, dedicated to promoting Israeli culture and fostering relations between France and Israel within Sciences Po Paris. I managed the budget for organizing a trip and coordinated a fundraising campaign, successfully raising €40,000+ from private and institutional donors.
Operations Intern
Jam
Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
2 months
Région de Paris, France
Education
Noé
2024 - 2024
2 months
Sciences Po
Master's degree
2015 - 2020
6 years
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Exchange Student
2017 - 2018
2 years
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
Licence, Mathématiques appliquées et Informatique
2015 - 2018
4 years