French Tech Bucharest

🚀 Still haven’t watched our latest podcast episode? Now’s the time! 🎙️⚡ Last Friday, we dropped a new episode of French Tech Bucharest on Air: Romanian Touch, where I had the pleasure of sitting down for one hour with Marc Areny—the man behind Romania’s first electric car! ⚡🚗 Yes, you read that right! A French entrepreneur in Romania, shaping the future of mobility with electric vehicle conversion and battery repurposing for sustainable energy storage. 💡 Why should you watch this episode? 🔹 Discover how Marc took on the challenge of launching an EV project in Romania. 🔹 Learn about battery repurposing and its role in green energy. 🌱🔋 🔹 Understand the future of electric mobility and how startups can play a key role. 🔹 Get insights into Marc’s entrepreneurial journey and the opportunities in Romania’s tech scene. 🔹 Hear first-hand about the challenges and successes of launching an eco-friendly business in today’s market. 🔹 Find out how Marny Energy is giving EV batteries a second life, making sustainability more than just a buzzword. Romania is quickly positioning itself as an emerging tech hub, and this episode is a demonstration of how entrepreneurs are shaping the industry. 🙌 🔴 Haven’t watched it yet? You can still catch it on Youtube, Deezer, Spotify, Apple Podcasts...! 📩 Drop a comment if you’ve watched it! If you didn't, the links are in the comments! 🚗🔋 Full episode available now—tune in and get inspired! #Podcast #ElectricVehicles #Innovation #Sustainability #FrenchTech #Romania 

🚀 Episode 8 is out! 🎙️⚡ We are proud to release the 8th episode of our podcast series, French Tech on Air: Romanian Touch! 🇷🇴🇫🇷 This time, Dylan Delhommois had the pleasure of sitting down with Marc Areny, the man behind Romania’s first electric car and the founder of Marny Energy. ⚡🚗 Marc is a true innovator in the EV industry, focusing on converting traditional cars to electric and giving a second life to EV batteries for sustainable energy storage. 🌍🔋 💡 In this episode, they discussed: 🔹 The challenges of launching an electric car in Romania 🔹 Battery repurposing and its impact on sustainability 🌱 🔹 The future of EVs and green mobility in Europe 🔹 Lessons from Marc’s entrepreneurial journey 🎧 The episode is now live! Tune in on all platforms and discover how Marc is shaping the future of electric mobility. The links are in the comments. Huge shoutout to Vlad Rotaru for recording this episode, and Hotspot for hosting us in their stunning coworking space. 🚀 #Podcast #ElectricVehicles #Innovation #Sustainability #EV #FrenchTech #Romania #Mobility #GreenTech

🚀 A New Episode of French Tech On Air: Romanian Touch is Coming Your Way! 🎙️✨ This Friday at 12 PM, French Tech Bucharest is thrilled to release an inspiring episode where I had the privilege to sit down with Marc Areny, a French entrepreneur and engineer who is revolutionizing the world of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. ⚡🌍 Marc is the founder and CEO of Marny Energy, a company dedicated to repurposing electric vehicle batteries into innovative energy storage units—giving them a second life while contributing to sustainability and the circular economy. 🌱🔋 💡 Here’s what we discussed: Marc’s journey as a French entrepreneur in Romania, his motivations, and the cultural insights he gained along the way. 🇫🇷➡️🇷🇴 How Marny Energy is making a difference in the EV battery recycling market, projected to skyrocket to $56.3 billion by 2031 (with a CAGR of 25.8%!) 📊🌍 The challenges and opportunities of doing business in Romania compared to France, and how Marc turned these into stepping stones for success.🇷🇴 His thoughts on sustainability, innovation, and the future of energy storage in a rapidly changing world. 🌐✨ Personal reflections, lessons learned, and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs considering ventures in Romania. 💼🔥 Marc’s story is not just about business; it’s about resilience, vision, and impact. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the future of energy, this episode is packed with inspiration and valuable insights. 🎧💡 📅 Set your reminders for Friday, 12 PM, and don’t miss it! 🚀 Special thanks to Hotspot for hosting us and to Vlad Rotaru for the recording! 🎥👏 #FrenchTech #Podcast #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Romania #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #EVRevolution

🎉 A Taste of Tradition with a Dash of Innovation! 🇫🇷✨ Yesterday, two of our French Tech Bucharest board members, Grégoire VIGROUX and Dylan Delhommois, had the immense pleasure of attending the 'Galette des Rois' networking event hosted by La French Tech in Paris, at the stunning offices of Qonto the largest French FinTech unicorn. 👑💼 What an incredible opportunity to showcase the French Tech Bucharest community to Alexandre Prot, Co-Founder of Qonto, reconnect with our old friend Frédéric Mazzella Founder of unicorn Blablacar, and engage with the inspiring Julie Huguet, our new Director at Mission French Tech. 💡 We were also delighted to meet the friendly Charlotte Piana from Mission French Tech, the ever-dynamic Aurélie Santune from Orange Ventures, our friend Julien Anglade from UP, and our peer Romain Rebour from French Tech Krakow. 🤝🌍 Moments like these remind us of the power of community, collaboration, and shared vision within the global French Tech ecosystem. 🚀 A huge thank you to Qonto for the warm welcome and to everyone we had the chance to meet and exchange ideas with. The French Tech network continues to inspire, connect, and create opportunities. May the rooster be with us all! 🐓 #FrenchTech Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #Founders #Startups

✨ La French Tech Bucharest Wishes You An Extraordinary 2025! ✨ We’ve started the year on a sweet note with our first board meeting, complete with the traditional King’s Cake (Gallette des Rois) 👑. 2025 is set to be a royal year, filled with exciting opportunities and innovation! 🎯 Seven flagship events are planned this year, and we’re eager to welcome you to unforgettable moments of collaboration and inspiration. 🚀 Ready for our first event of the year? A little patience... We’ll unveil the details soon. Until then, stay tuned and follow us for the latest updates and announcements! 🔗 Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—together. #FrenchTech #Startups #Founders #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship

🎄 Ho, Ho, Ho — La Mine, Moș Crăciun a Trecut, Chiar În Dimineața Aceasta! 🎄 Astăzi, avem norocul să fim prezentați în două articole extraordinare în Business Magazin—și nu doar pentru una dintre firmele mele, ci pentru două dintre ele. 🙏 Renumita publicație a evidențiat atât Recommerce Group cât și bonapp.eco în două articole detaliate, prezentându-le printre cele mai inovatoare companii din 2024. Sunt deosebit de încântat, deoarece atât Recommerce, cât și Bonapp nu doar că experimentează o creștere accelerată, dar poartă și valori frumoase în esența lor. Acestea le oferă consumatorilor posibilitatea de a economisi bani la achizițiile alimentare sau la smartphone-uri, având în același timp un impact pozitiv asupra mediului. Nu aș putea scrie această postare pe LinkedIn fără să-i mulțumesc călduros Moșului meu de anul acesta—prietenei mele, Ludmila Tones! 🙏 Datorita ei, am primit cadoul de a vedea atât Recommerce, cât și Bonapp apărând în presă, chiar în această dimineață. Anul 2025 se conturează ca fiind incredibil de promițător pentru aceste două companii minunate care îmi sunt atât de dragi. Sper, de asemenea, ca toate inițiativele voastre, dragi prieteni de pe LinkedIn, să prospere pe măsură ce acest an se încheie. Cele mai calde urări pentru succesul vostru în anul care urmează! 🤗 Lumea afacerilor nu este niciodată ușoară, dar are puterea de a aduce satisfactii nebanuite si țeluri înalte. Fie ca drumul vostru profesional să fie plin de noroc, creștere, reziliență și satisfacția de a vă atinge visurile. Vă doresc tuturor numai bine pentru anul care urmează! Crăciun fericit tuturor, dragii mei prieteni! 🎄 #Startups #Founders #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship Cu Hector, Augustin, Diego și Luka. 💚

📸 The Spirit of La French Tech in One Photo 📸 Last week, I joined the French Tech 'National Council of Capitals and Communities' event in Paris. I thought about: Writing a long LinkedIn post about it. Sharing numerous photos. Tagging many amazing people. And highlighting every moment. But sometimes, less is more. The saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” feels particularly true, here. Why? Because this photo is enough. It captures the essence of La French Tech. The people next to me represent our chapters from Australia, Hong Kong, Bulgaria, and Cambodia. This is what La French Tech is all about: Crossing borders. Fostering collaboration. And uniting incredible entrepreneurs worldwide. That's it! 🐓 #FrenchTech

🌍 French Tech at the heart of innovation! It was with great pride that Grégoire VIGROUX and Ralph Parisot accepted the invitation of Clara Chappaz, Minister in charge of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs, and Julie Huguet, Director of the French Tech Mission at the National Council of French Tech Capitals and Communities. This gathering in Paris was an opportunity to reconnect with peers from national and international French Tech communities, exchange insights, and work together on an ambitious roadmap for 2025. We are confident that 2025 will be a pivotal year, taking the French Tech ecosystem to new heights. As always, the French Tech Bucharest, the largest international French Tech community, stands ready to rise to the challenge and play an active role in this transformation. A big thank you to all the stakeholders driving this momentum and to our partners for their unwavering commitment. Together, we are shaping the future of French Tech on a global scale. #FrenchTech #Bucharest #2025

🌍 La French Tech Shines on Ziarul Financiar with the 3rd Edition of the Climate Finance Series! 🌟 The 3rd edition of the Climate Finance Series brought together over 150 attendees passionate about exploring innovative solutions for sustainability and decarbonizing value chains. 🌱 💡 The event was packed with engaging discussions, bold ideas, and practical insights to tackle today’s most pressing environmental challenges. 🎤 Program Highlights: Inspiring Opening Speeches from thought leaders who set the tone for the evening: Grégoire VIGROUX – Serial Entrepreneur & President, La French Tech Bucharest Mincho Pachikov – General Manager, Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center Tudor Popp – Founding Partner, Hotspot Ludmila Tones – Managing Partner, Positive Communication Adrian Ulescu, EMBA – COO, HN Services Romania Exclusive 1:1 Interview: Leonidas Anastasopoulos – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Alesonor, shared insightful perspectives on sustainable innovation. Impactful Panel Discussion: Moderated by Jamil Benabdallah, Executive Director, International Platform for Insetting, featuring: Ioana Botezatu – Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, SG GSC India & Romania Mathieu Gregori – Founder, ECONOS ESG Teodor Radu – Manager MyAlcedo Carbon, ALCEDO SRL Sébastien RECORD – Associate Director, 3D Conseil 💼 Special Thanks: A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: Alesonor, Beyond Business School, BRD Groupe Société Générale, Groupama, HN Services, Hotspot, Positive Communication, Société Générale GSC, and the Romanian-American University. Gratitude to Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center for their impeccable catering services and to our media partners, Le Petit Journal and Ziarul Financiar, for amplifying the event's message and impact. ✨ A heartfelt thank you to Alexandra Cepăreanu for her outstanding coverage in Ziarul Financiar, spotlighting the efforts of La French Tech Bucharest.

🌍 What an impactful night! 🌟 Yesterday marked the 3rd edition of the Climate Finance Series, and what an event it was! 🌱 More than 150 attendees came together to explore innovative approaches to sustainability and decarbonization within value chains. 💡 The discussions were dynamic, thought-provoking, and filled with actionable insights for businesses navigating today’s pressing environmental challenges. 🎤 The program featured: 2-minute Opening Speeches from thought leaders, including: -Grégoire VIGROUX – Serial Entrepreneur & President, La French Tech Bucharest -Mincho Pachikov – General Manager, Pullman Bucharest World Trade Center -Tudor Popp – Founding Partner, Hotspot -Ludmila Tones – Managing Partner, Positive Communication -Adrian Ulescu, EMBA – COO, HN Services Romania 1:1 Interview: -Leonidas Anastasopoulos – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Alesonor, sharing insights on sustainable innovation. A high-impact panel discussion: Moderated by Jamil Benabdallah – Executive Director, International Platform for Insetting Featuring: Ioana Botezatu – Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, SG GSC India & Romania Mathieu Gregori – Founder, ECONOS ESG Teodor RADU – Manager MyAlcedo Carbon, ALCEDO SRL Sébastien RECORD – Associate Director, 3D Conseil 💼 Sponsors and partners: A massive thank you to Alesonor, Beyond Business School, BRD Groupe Société Générale, Groupama, HN Services, Hotspot, Positive Communication, Société Générale GSC, and the Romanian-American University for their support. Special recognition to our catering partner, Pullman Bucharest, and media partners Le Petit Journal and Ziarul Financiar, for making this event a success. 💬 What inspired you most about this year’s edition? Let’s keep the conversation going—together, we can build a more sustainable future! 🌱✨