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Entrepreneurial Insights and Ultra-Trail Feats Headline the next TEDxSKEMAParis
On December 7, SKEMA’s Grand Paris campus will host the latest edition of TEDxSKEMAParis, an unmissable event for enthusiasts of innovation and change. This TEDx will bring together ten unique voices, each sharing their personal insights and groundbreaking perspectives. Among the speakers are ultra-trail athlete, adventurer, and author Mathieu Blanchard, along with Charlie Perreau, head of the startup section at Les Echos.
Inspiring speeches delivered by equally inspiring individuals — that’s the recipe for this year’s TEDxSKEMAParis, organised by the student association SKEDX. Among the anticipated voices is Charlie Perreau, head of “Tech-Media-Startups” at Les Echos, who will focus her talk on women driving growth within the startup ecosystem. Another highlight, Swedish pioneer Martina Löfqvist, an innovator in the SpaceTech sector, will share her expertise on space exploration. She aims to spark fresh ambition in a field that’s experiencing remarkable growth.
SKEMA Graduates Among Featured Guests
On the social entrepreneurship front, SKEMA alumna Sandra Verger (class of 2015) stands out with her podcast, “Les Locomotives,” followed by more than 60,000 listeners. Starting her career in hospitality, she now supports numerous women in their professional development. Meanwhile, recent graduate Marie-Laurence Ciprani (class of 2023) will delve into her journey in public relations and her projects in environmental advocacy (read the article on Marie-Laurence).
Mountain Runner Mathieu Blanchard Joins the TEDxSKEMAParis Line-Up
An audacious sportsman who descends steep slopes faster than he climbs them, Mathieu Blanchard has rapidly gained fame on social media. Extreme sports enthusiasts will be captivated by his inspiring story. After relocating to Montreal in 2014, he discovered running, competed in his first marathon, and ultimately left his engineering career to pursue ultra-distance running. His journey exemplifies ambition and determination, transcending what many would consider the limits of possibility.
