
PIERRE-MARIE DEROUIN
Venture Architect | Business Strategy & Innovation
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Paris, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
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About me
Intro
With over 17 years of experience, I specialize in venture building, digital transformation, and innovation strategy across financial services, fintech, and startup ecosystems. I’ve led large-scale transformation projects for global banks, and shaping equity stories for M&A. As a seasoned venture architect, I’ve successfully guided teams through product ideation to market launch, with a strong track record in creating innovative financial solutions and driving growth.
Work experience
Business Strategy & Innovation | Corporate Venture Building | Venture Architect
d5n
Jun 2023 - Present
3 years 5 months
Paris et périphérie
Leading cross-disciplinary teams to drive growth through innovative ventures. Expertise in product development, operational structuring, and market launch. • Collaborate with industry specialists to generate and refine groundbreaking business concepts, driving significant growth opportunities. • Lead and guide interdisciplinary teams comprising analysts, designers, software engineers, and entrepreneurs, fostering seamless project execution. • Transform bold ideas into robust and coherent business models, effectively aligning innovation with operational feasibility. • Design and implement go-to-market strategies for multiple ventures, ensuring successful commercialization and market penetration. Key tasks: pitch decks, business & investment strategies, due diligence Seeking to leverage my proven track record of transforming ideas into successful ventures. Open to new opportunities in business strategy and innovation. Email: [email protected] #StrategyConsulting #DigitalVentures #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #OperationalStructuring #GoToMarketStrategy #CorporateVenturing
Startup Mentor
Incubateur HEC Paris
Jul 2023 - Present
3 years 4 months
Paris et périphérie
Guiding ambitious startups to thrive and scale within Europe's innovation hub. Leveraging expertise in mentorship, business strategy, and entrepreneurship to fuel success. Key Contributions: • Mentor diverse startups through strategic planning, product development, and go-to-market strategies, resulting in accelerated growth and market entry. • Provide insights and guidance on fundraising, networking, and investor relations, contributing to securing funding for promising ventures. • Collaborate with dynamic teams to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem, driving knowledge sharing and fostering innovation. Passionate about nurturing startups and driving their ascent. #StartupMentorship #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
Chief Product Officer
La Fabrique by CA
Nov 2021 - May 2023
1 year 7 months
Paris, France
Chief Product Officer at La Fabrique by CA - Fintech startup studio backed by Crédit Agricole, transforming the future of banking. • Led the Product team of Entrepreneurs in Residence and a CTO, driving the development of new ventures (2 per year) from ideation to MVP launch. Notably, contributed to launching a SaaS financial tool for SMBs. • Provided dedicated support to the studio's startups (7) in defining the product scope, including key profile recruitment and coaching. • Organised and hosted the studio's Product community (6 startups / 30 product pers.) to accelerate startups’ business and community development through best practice sharing. • Served as a board member for portfolio startups, contributing strategic insights and guidance. #StartupStudio #Fintech #ZeroToOne
L'Atelier BNP Paribas
May 2015 - Oct 2021
6 years 6 months
Région de Paris, France
Lead Venture Architect
Jul 2017 - Oct 2021
4 years 4 months
Région de Paris, France
Present in three innovation hotspots, Paris, San Francisco, and Shanghai, L’Atelier is the innovation studio of the BNP Paribas group: it builds visions of the future and contextualises them in a tangible manner for BNP Paribas and its clients. #VENTURE DESIGN • Led end-to-end product design programs, including for a startup studio with diverse projects such as a hair & beauty marketplace, an online platform for home repair services, and a working capital financing platform for SMB. • Structured design sprints with top-tier contributors from multiple innovation ecosystems. • Utilized lean startup methodology to develop minimum viable products (MVPs) and define go-to-market and growth strategies for new ventures.
Senior Digital Strategy Analyst
May 2015 - Jun 2017
2 years 2 months
Paris Area, France
#CORPORATE STRATEGY • Led 3-year digital transformation programs for business lines, conducting diagnoses, setting ambitions, and building roadmaps identifying implications on strategic assets, organisational structures and operating models • Conducted strategic research to provide senior management with insights on market dynamics, growth opportunities, and business model implications #PUBLIC SPEAKING • Delivered inspirational keynotes based on in-depth research and analysis of future trends to diverse audiences, including bank executives and SBF120 clients #fintech #servicedesign #innovationwithcreatives
Digital & Technology Strategist
Freelance
Oct 2014 - Nov 2014
2 months
Paris Area, France
Startup in P2P Insurance business | InsurTech Assignment: Business watch & analysis • Delivered strategic analysis and field study, incl. competitive intelligence, ethnographic research, and customer segmentation
Strategy & Management Consulting | Senior Consultant
Kea & Partners
Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
11 months
Paris Area, France
Key sectors: Retail, FMCG, Industry, Luxury • Contributed to business transformation and change management projects (FMCG, Online betting)
Digital Strategy Consultant
Freelance
Apr 2013 - May 2013
2 months
Paris Area, France
Wine & Spirits business Assignment: Digital & Marketing strategy • Delivered analysis of company’s e-channels and formulated recommendations to increase sales thanks to an enhanced customer experience and a greater brand awareness • Delivered strategic marketing plan for entry into the Chinese market – retail & trading
MBA
IE Business School
Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
1 year 3 months
Madrid, Spain
Strategy, Innovation, Business Design Expanding my perspectives and challenging my thoughts on the world's global challenges and opportunities.
Operations Management Consulting | Project Leader
Celerant Consulting
Mar 2007 - Aug 2011
4 years 6 months
www.celerantconsulting.com
Celerant Consulting (acquired by Hitachi in 2013) was a leading global consulting firm specializing in business operations and supply chain. As a Project Leader, I managed and led teams of 3-5 consultants and collaborated with client teams of 5-10 people to develop operational strategies. I oversaw day-to-day operations, worked on strategic recommendations with Managing Directors, and supported the professional development of team members. My expertise includes business turnaround, operational excellence, organizational governance, redesign, and industry assessments. Industrial experience in Energy, Aerospace, and Private Equity.
Education
IE Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2011 - 2013
2 years
Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Design Expanding my perspectives and challenging my thoughts on the world's global challenges and opportunities. IE France Club: President - Developed network among French-speaking community through professional & social events
emlyon business school
Master of Science (MSc) in Strategy & Management
2003 - 2007
4 years
Strategy, Marketing, Finance Universidad Autónoma de Madrid: Exchange program (6 months) - Business & Entrepreneurship
Sciences Po Strasbourg
Bachelor's degree in Political Sciences
1999 - 2004
5 years
Public Law, Political Science, Economics Trinity College, Dublin: Exchange program (12 months) - Business, Economics & Social Studies
Licenses & certifications
Generative AI for Product Managers
Issued: Mar 2024
Créer et décliner la stratégie Produit / Bâtir la meilleure organisation Produit
Issued: May 2022
LaGrowthFormation
Issued: Jul 2021
Web Development - Introduction to HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap, API & Analytics
Issued: Mar 2019
Join Lion
Issued: Mar 2019
Advanced Google Analytics
Issued: Feb 2019
Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms (MOOC by The University of Chicago)
Issued: Jan 2016
MOOC I.D.E.A. - Becoming an Entrepreneur of Innovation through Design Thinking
Issued: Mar 2015
Portfolio

Cicly

Airbus - Latécoère

Brambles

Lancement d’une startup SaaS B2B, 2021, 7 mois

Transformation digitale de BNP Paribas Real Estate
