Maxime Marzin

Anne Hidalgo just announced that she will not be running for another 6-year term as Mayor of Paris. In her tenure, she has proven herself to be one of very few truly brave politicians. She took her 2014 mandate, and showed that she had the courage of her convictions, and instead of "analysis paralysis", she rapidly set out to make the changes she promised to make in Paris. Not everyone was on board, and any leader who actually makes changes will endure and waken the full forces of the anti-change stakeholders. But after a productive first term, the majority of Parisians sent her back to finish the job in 2020. More importantly, many people who were against her ideas at first, changed their minds and voted for her after seeing the results of the first-term's projects. These changes include abstract concepts like: - Equity, fairness, inclusion, access, addressing the modern city under a changing climate But also concrete changes like: - Hundreds of school streets, where traffic is blocked on blocks with schools, creating an instant playground, pedestrian and cyclist drop-off zone for kids, with NO car danger or idling vehicle pollution. - Changing the riverside freeways into parks for people. You can now walk along the riverside, or jog, bike, rollerblade, picnic, drink & revel. This is prime real estate in Paris she reclaimed for people, not cars. - Cleaner river - Pedestrian improvements and more space - Huge growth in bike lanes - Increased greenery and tree planting - Reduction of "heat island" contributors - Public transit enhancements & system growth - Flood preparedness systems - Efficient centralized citywide piped heat pump systems - Housing supply growth, stabilization of real estate prices And she contributed to shared successes like the 2024 Paris Olympics, transportation and mobility, a cleaner river, a 15 minute city. Paris is now a model city that many other metropolises can and ARE using as a leading example. Was Hidalgo perfect? No of course not - who is? I understand many of the critiques against her, but I believe she delivered on what she promised, and what she was elected to do. That makes her an unusually good politician, who is forward-leading as opposed to just forward-looking. Carlos Moreno Stacey Randecker Jeff Frick Nick Macilveen Stein van Oosteren Clarence Eckerson Jr.

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Transforming education into an interactive experience 🚀 Christophe Dané, Head of Digital Communication and Ebusiness at IIM Digital School, uses Wooclap to transform his courses into captivating interactive experiences. Find out through his testimonial: 🔵 How to create memorable learning experiences for students 🔵 How to generate a conversation from a Word Cloud 🔵 The crucial role of teachers in modern learning To discover the full story, click here 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8pYJdDT #Education #IIM #Wooclap

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A recent report by Institut Montaigne highlights an important reality: despite France's strong technological position, we currently represent only 3% of the global quantum market... With just 5 startups in a world of 85, we are lagging in commercializing “end-to-end” quantum solutions. As we move into the next phase of our national quantum strategy, we must transform our technological advances into commercial successes. 🤝 At Pasqal, we believe in the potential of quantum computing to disrupt industries, from pharma and chemistry to manufacturing, energy, and finance. We are already building the quantum reality alongside key industry players EDF Thales CMA CGM Airbus BMW Group aramco This is a strategic turning point that could redefine the global competitive landscape. ⚛️ The report outlines key recommendations to bridge the gap, including strategic investments in quantum computing, sensors, and communications, which are critical for positioning France at the forefront of this emerging market. I encourage everyone in the quantum community and beyond to read this insightful analysis by Institut Montaigne. #QuantumComputing #Innovation #Technology #Deeptech #Business

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Intersectionality: the case against All topics are meant to be analysed together, it ensues that: Intersectionality: the case Against Summarily defined, intersectionality demands that all topics are meant to be analysed together; it ensues that: - Outcomes are set by the perspective; eg opinions (aka initial beliefs) about colonialism determine the relevancy of other issues - The primary perspective itself is reduced to the issues deemed to be related; eg colonialism is reduced to it’s western 'white' variant Not by chance that academic reductionism is accompanied by two current social trends: the vogue of generative AI as prosthesis of human intelligence, and a Swipe & Wipe model of social interaction. Taking a step backward from slogans, intersectionality dogma can be compared to progressivism tenets as beautifully explained by “La beauté du Metis” half a century ago:

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Here we are! This is the new cohort of STATION F Future 40, 2024 edition 🔥🔥🔥 The F40 gathers the best of STATION F, carefully picked from our 1,000 startups on campus each year, selected, accompanied everyday by all of our programs: Founders Program, Incubateur HEC Paris, CentraleSupélec, Entrepreneur First etc.   From the first edition, the whole Future 40 raised +400M with the likes of Qantev, Fintecture, Sifflet, Spore.Bio to name a few.   "Collectively, the startups in this batch have raised €93 million to date, with 88% of the investments coming from international investors. The most represented verticals this year are Productivity Tools, ClimateTech, Infrastructure, and BioTech. We consider AI to be a cross-vertical technology, with 34 out of the 40 startups using it at the core of their solutions" Have a look at the whole list 😎 👇

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The "mature" & "global winner" awards of IE-Club's Global Innovation & Enterprise competition (10th edition) mark another concrete achievement for dataLobster. 🥇 Kudos to the dataLobster team that deliver #datascience to the highest standards🏋‍♀️, 🔭 Thanks to our investors & to our client base, 🏃‍➡️ Our #AI solutions have helped improving #performance in #automotive, #aerospace, #defence, #energy, #micromobility, #steelmaking, #waterdistribution industries and there is more to follow, 🧠 Upgrade your business with #AI, today!

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A few weeks ago I was presenting a keynote at the #B2BSummit in the beautiful Parc des Princes (PSG). Aude DAVID wrote this article about it. Here is the link: https://zurl.co/D8JG This is a summary of the article in English for the "non-francophones": Salespeople are facing constant changes. What impact does this have on their relationships with buyers, and what attitude should be adopted to consolidate these relationships in the future? IÉSEG Research prof. Bert Paesbrugghe delivered his vision at the last BtoB Summit. A few key takeaways: - Don't rush into new technologies. Take the time to understand the hype cycle and how a technology can actually help you build better customer relationships. - Focus on what you do best. While it is important to keep an eye on new technologies and macroeconomic changes, don't spread yourself too thin. Focus on what you know and what you can do well, and use technology to support your efforts. - Constantly improve customer satisfaction. Are you really listening to your customers? This is often more of a communication argument than a real practice. In his research on buyers, he notes that they expect constant improvements, while salespeople often settle for a one-shot deal. - Measure customer satisfaction regularly. Use a variety of indicators (more than 1) and target them by customer segment. - Be transparent about what you can and cannot do. Set realistic expectations and avoid disappointing customers. Of course, technology is only a part of the bigger theme: managing customer relationships in challenging times and #CustomerExperience, which will be explained more in detail in my book The Buyer's Balance. Pre-sales online at Fnac Belgium Standaard Boekhandel and my publisher BORGERHOFF & LAMBERIGTS #TheBuyersBalance #IESEG #customercentricity Vockam: EvaluationsHub Mohamed Khodja

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Thank you, Viraj! ❣ Such wonderful and well-thought questions :) The most important insight of the whole podcast I would say is: - WORK ON YOURSELF AS MUCH AS YOU WORK ON YOUR COMPANY. ⚡ - #podcast #startuplife

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True accross Europe, not only for France

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Tesla unveiled its latest Optimus humanoid robot, with Elon Musk claiming it can perform daily tasks and hold conversations, using a video to demonstrate its capabilities. Experts are skeptical, however. Associate Professor Ludovic Righetti (ECE, MAE, NYU Center for Urban Science + Progress) points out: “The only [single-shot] video sequence that lasts more than a few seconds is the slow walk on flat ground. All other sequences are 2-3 seconds long before the point of view changes. As a roboticist, if I don’t see a single shot that captures a whole task, it usually suggests that the robot is not performing the task well – by the way, we always require uncut footage in scientific papers. Of course, this is about communication, not science, but this type of video suggests that all the other tasks the robot is performing are not working as well as the video is trying to suggest.” Professor Yann LeCun (ECE) also shed light on Optimus, sharing "This conversation is smoke and mirrors. For me, the robots are teleoperated remotely, the only feat is electromechanical. It is important not to confuse learning by heart with understanding, or even previously accumulated knowledge with intelligence." Click the link to read the full story in Le Point. #NYUTandonMade

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2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects: emlyon is ranked 3rd French business school in the field of management. 🥉   🌍 Worldwide, emlyon ranks in the 101-150 bracket.   ___   The Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) contains rankings of more than 1,900 universities in 55 subjects.   emlyon business school's rank in Management subject is a acknowledgment of the high-quality research our school continues to demonstrate, thanks to the whole of our professor-researchers. #research #management #businessschool

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Sharing this article from Les Echos which reports that Amazon has signed the European Space Agency - ESA's Zero #Debris #Charter 📝 Project #Kuiper 🛰, Amazon’s #lowEarthorbit satellite broadband network, aims to provide fast, affordable connectivity to tens of millions of customers in #unserved and #underserved communities around the world. 🌍 If you're a regular reader of my posts, you will know that we're committed to safe space operations and the long-term sustainability of space for future generations. Preserving space sustainability cannot be accomplished alone, which is why signing this Charter was so important! The Charter outlines ambitious and measurable space safety and sustainability targets for 2030 and brings together multiple organisations who are committed to this goal such as Thales, Safran, Airbus Defence and Space... Next milestone will be #Ariane6 inaugural launch targetted for July 9 🚀 Stay tuned! #LEO #spacedebris #digitalinclusion #outerspacesustainability #ZeroDebrisCharter

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If you know an 18 yo who dream of creating a deep tech startup, they could go to a big natural sciences' university. Or… …go to a small(ish) stand alone business school🏫 Les Deeptech 🚀 from Bpifrance just released their latest analysis for #French #Deeptech, which gives us an interesting overview of the local higher education scene. Sure, HEC Paris - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute is ranked #4 in that list (and we are happy about it), but that’s not the really interesting part. What you should pay attention to is that we are not an anomaly. Among the top 15 listed universities, one-third are business schools! It does feel like getting a business education could bring value to science-based entrepreneurship… But what do I know? 🤷‍♂️ What we do know is that investing in research and education keeps paying dividends. And when in doubt between studying science and business, just get both degrees 😁 If you are interested, go check out the full ranking there: https://lnkd.in/eD-r8pDD PS: I know this is a list for ants, no need to call your optometrist 🔍 PPS: I will not complain about per capita measurements not being the global standard for ranking metrics

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Joe Biden’s Withdrawal from the 2024 Presidential Race: A Pivotal Moment for the Democrats Joe Biden has decided to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, a move that, while significant, did not come as a surprise. Ongoing discussions and speculations about his potential candidacy have been influenced by various factors, including his age, approval ratings, and the current political climate. Biden's presidency has faced numerous challenges, from managing the COVID-19 pandemic to addressing economic concerns and navigating complex international relations. These pressures, combined with the polarized nature of contemporary American politics, likely contributed to his decision to step down. By withdrawing, Biden might be aiming to pave the way for a new generation of Democratic leadership, potentially revitalizing the party's appeal and strategy ahead of the next election. Biden's tenure has been marked by significant achievements and considerable obstacles. His administration has worked to implement comprehensive measures to combat the pandemic, revive the economy, and restore international alliances. These efforts have often been met with partisan resistance, complicating his ability to achieve certain policy goals. This context highlights the difficulties of leading a deeply divided nation and underscores the importance of strategic leadership within the Democrats. Biden's withdrawal opens the field to a diverse array of Democrats, each bringing their own vision and policy priorities. This could lead to a dynamic and competitive primary season, ultimately strengthening the party's position against Republican contenders. The entry of fresh faces and ideas could invigorate the party base and attract a broader spectrum of voters. However, the broader political landscape cannot be ignored. Notably, many foreign political observers are convinced that Donald Trump will be the next president, given his strong base and significant influence within the Republican Party. This potential outcome adds a layer of urgency to the Democrats' need to coalesce around a strong, unifying candidate who can effectively challenge Trump's bid for re-election. Biden's legacy will be shaped by his achievements and the challenges he faced during his tenure. The withdrawal allows him to focus on completing his current term with an emphasis on fulfilling his administration's key initiatives. It underscores the importance of leadership transition in a healthy democracy, ensuring that the party can adapt and respond to the evolving needs and aspirations of the Americans. Joe Biden's withdrawal presents an opportunity for renewal and growth within the Democrats. His decision reflects both personal considerations and a strategic move to support the party's long-term success. As the Democrats prepare for the upcoming elections, it must navigate this transition thoughtfully, ensuring that it is well-positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

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[KNOWLEDGE 💡] SKEMA Business School is thrilled to share that five research papers by our esteemed professors have been recently published in top-tier business journals featured in the FT50 list: 📌 Ludovic Dibiaggio co-authored "Emotional Brightness and Crowdfunding Performance," published in Research Policy. 📌 Francesco Castellaneta co-authored "The Indirect Effect of Entrepreneurship on Pay Dispersion: Entry Cost Reduction, Mobility Threat, and Wage Redistribution Within Incumbent Firms," featured in Organization Science. 📌 Thi Thanh Huong Tran - Jenny co-authored "Consumers' Responses to Moral Transgressions in the Fashion Industry: Comparative Insights from Western Developed and Southeast Asian Emerging Markets," published in the Journal of Business Ethics. 📌 Bernardo Pagnoncelli published his research on "Ranking and Contextual Selection" in Operations Research. 📌 Margherita PAGANI co-contributed "How AI Changes Partner Collaboration" to the MIT Sloan Management Review. We're also proud to highlight other achievements: 🎓 Both María Olmedilla Fernández and Ali O. have successfully attained the HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches). 📝 Emeritus Professor Isabelle Walsh's paper "BIBGT: Combining Bibliometrics and Grounded Theory to Conduct a Literature Review," co-authored with Frantz Rowe, was named runner-up for the annual best paper award of the Association for Information Systems' Grounded Theory Methodology. 👏 Congratulations to all our professors on these remarkable accomplishments! #WeAreSKEMA #SKEMAknowledge Raluca S., Roland Königsgruber

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In the 2024 La French Tech 120/NEXT40 edition, HEC Paris stands out as the top business school for producing promising startups. 🚀 This year, 21% of the startups featured in #FT120 were founded or co-founded by an HEC Alumni. Out of the 120 selected startups, 25 proudly trace their origins back to our vibrant community! Huge congrats 👏 Ankorstore, Doctolib, Mirakl, Qonto, Younited, Pennylane, Flowdesk, Foodles, Greenly | Certified B Corp, La Fourche, Lifen, Madbox, Mooncard , SEYNA , Umiami, Volta Medical, Worldia, Agriconomie.com, Descartes Underwriting, Le Collectionist, Libon, MEDADOM, Ornikar, Ÿnsect, Zeplug. Collectively, these 25 startups created over 10,000 highly skilled jobs, significantly contributing to the economy, and have also achieved a market capitalization value between $23 and $25 billion. ♻ In a pioneering move this year, these startups were required to adhere to commitments regarding #EcologicalTransition and #GenderParity. The French tech ecosystem continues to flourish, cementing its status as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. 🌏 cc. HEC Paris - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute #HECParis #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FrenchTech #FT120 #NEXT40 #BusinessSuccess #HECAlumni #SustainableGrowth #DiversityAndInclusion #TechEcosystem

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French Tech Ecosystem 2024: Signs Of Hope And Concern. The annual startup barometer by France Digitale and EY suggests that the startup economy has stabilized. But plenty of challenges still lurk under the surface. via https://lnkd.in/eYMCy2pE https://lnkd.in/e_WTc2jz #technology #startups #startupecosystems #Innovation #innovationecosystems #growth #venturecapital #venturefunding #scaleups #France

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