Le courage de l'audace
Career paths of 12 French Tech entrepreneurs

Le courage de l'audace
Pierre Aussure - Le courage de l'audace

French Tech is alive and well! This book showcases in interview format, twelve bright, determined and brave young entrepreneurs, all finalists of the IVY Award.

In atypical fashion, Pierre Aussure shares the creative audacity of these start-ups alongside their early failures, their new management vision - a source of inspiration for all businesses -, and their confidence in the future.

This book reveals a dynamic French Tech, which can be proud of its many young talents that are helping to create, for the common good, the world of tomorrow.

Preface by Pascal Cagni, President of Business France, International Investment Ambassador, Founder and CEO of C4 Ventures.

Who are the 12 entrepreneurs of the French Tech?

  • Gary Anssens : Alltricks
  • Jonathan Benhamou : Peopledoc, Resilience
  • Lucien Besse : Shippeo
  • Jean Canzoneri : Beezik/BeeAd, Ogury
  • Philippe de la Chevasnerie : Papernest
  • Benjamin Gaignault : Ornikar
  • Ismaël Ould : Wynd
  • Fany Pechiodat : My Little Paris, Seasonly
  • Jean-Charles Samuelian : Expliseat, Alan
  • Loïc Soubeyrand : Teads, Swile
  • Bertrand Sylvestre-Boncheval : PayinTech
  • Quentin Vacher : Joliebox, Frichti

Illustrated with numerous examples, this practical book is based on 20 years experience. It is the first "investment" to make in order to speed up your professional success!

Pierre Aussure, Director General of Ivy Executive Search, is an executive search consultant for senior executive positions at a high level. Founder of the Ivy Award, which he gives each year to a promising new talent in the technology sector, he has written this book at the request of senior directors and managers.

"Entrepreneurship is a state of mind that stems from a thirst for freedom and the rejection of a career as an employee. It enables us to overcome challenges, make decisions and take responsibility. It's a constant need to improve skills and learn from mistakes. Having an innovative idea to start a business is not enough. You need to know how to grow and build it". Pierre Aussure
Founder of the IVY award



How to be successful in your career
Secrets of head hunting

Secrets of head hunting
Why do certain people reach the higher level jobs whilst others, with perhaps the same qualities, do not progress so quickly?

Revealing the methods and selection criteria of head hunters, this book has been specially written to help all those who are, or who wish to be, the target of professionals searching for candidates of a high level.

  • What qualities do head hunters favour?
  • How to succeed in all stages of the recruitment process?
For Pierre Aussure, the success of the "hunted" lies greatly in the approach they have to their career.
  • What are the best choices according to your current job, age, title, activity sector, etc.?
  • How to increase your professional value throughout your career?
  • What are the internal and external factors that impact upon your progression?
Illustrated with numerous examples, this practical book is based on 20 years experience. It is the first "investment" to make in order to speed up your professional success!

Pierre Aussure, Director General of Ivy Executive Search, is an executive search consultant for senior executive positions at a high level. Founder of the Ivy Award, which he gives each year to a promising new talent in the technology sector, he has written this book at the request of senior directors and managers.