PIERRE-MARIE DEROUIN

Venture Architect | Business Strategy & Innovation

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Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

Skills

Product StrategyStrategy & ConsultingProduct ManagementUser Research

Languages

EnglishSpanish

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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.

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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

Certified by GoPractice, Inc

Créer et décliner la stratégie Produit / Bâtir la meilleure organisation Produit

Issued: May 2022

Certified by Thiga Academy

LaGrowthFormation

Issued: Jul 2021

Certified by LaGrowthFormation

Web Development - Introduction to HTML, CSS, JS, Bootstrap, API & Analytics

Issued: Mar 2019

Certified by Le Wagon

Join Lion

Issued: Mar 2019

Certified by Join Lion

Advanced Google Analytics

Issued: Feb 2019

Certified by Google

Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms (MOOC by The University of Chicago)

Issued: Jan 2016

Certified by Coursera Course Certificates

MOOC I.D.E.A. - Becoming an Entrepreneur of Innovation through Design Thinking

Issued: Mar 2015

Certified by Centrale Lyon

Portfolio

Cicly

Airbus - Latécoère

Brambles

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

Transformation digitale de BNP Paribas Real Estate

Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Amélioration de la performance

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