Stories

Find here testimonials and experiences lived by all members of the HEC community: students, professors, alumni, partners ...

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Jules Prétot

The Launchpad encouraged me to embrace full transparency in my interactions with key stakeholders, including competitors and potential partners, to challenge my assumptions and refine my project. Today...

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Tiphaine Venet

Simio's success owes much to the seamless support provided by the HEC Launchpad. The highly competent team of the Launchpad pushed us to think big right from the start. We've managed to make a great exit...

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Gregory Muschel

The Launchpad was the highlight of my time at HEC. Having done other start-up programs before, I can say the Launchpad clearly stands out. It provides an incredible environment with mentors, peers, and...

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Alexandre, Manon & Kévin

The Launchpad helped us go from zero to one. Moving from market exploration to a solid idea and then landing those first customers is far from straightforward. It is a process of constant iteration and...

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HEC Academy

The insights I have gained will help me approach challenges with a more strategic mindset and a deeper appreciation for global perspectives.


Navigating the complex challenges of today’s world, both as a business student and in my work as an elected...

Jonathan Damgaard

Summer School

Geopolitics, Globalization & Business Strategy

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HEC Academy

From the moment I arrived at HEC Paris, I was impressed by the campus’s embodiment of both tradition and innovation, much like the luxury brands I was about to study. The Luxury Management Summer Program provided a unique opportunity to delve into...

Michelle Koloziej

Summer Program

Luxury Management

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Emma Freyd

Our objective with this acceleration program, is to co-construct with TotalEnergies, an online building renovation simulator that would be accessible to all, and thus to continue to simplify and massify...

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Claudio Geyken

We're excited to work with TotalEnergies to build on recent commercial tractions, while also collaborating to further optimize their existing electric vehicle (EVs) fleet.

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Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

Anselma Wörner

We are super excited to join the TotalEnergies On accelerator, which will surely help us move to our next goal and expand to new countries such as Spain and France.

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