TECH VETERAN & INVESTOR

Francois Mazoudier is a serial tech entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience, and the founder of Fundraising Bootcamp.

He helped build 7 companies, experienced one IPO roller coaster, one bankruptcy and everything in-between — he knows what it takes to make, or break, a great tech company. Along the way he raised over $200M and co-founded Speed Ventures, Europe’s first accelerator ($70M, 28 companies, 4 IPOs), across cybersecurity, video communications, streaming media and telecoms.

Today, Francois is focused on helping founders succeed with the most difficult part of their job: funding. His programme, Fundraising Bootcamp, has helped 500+ founders collectively raise €1B+, from pre-seed to Series B, across all tech sectors and European countries. Having sat on both sides of the table — raising for his own companies and backing others as an investor — he built the Bootcamp to give founders what he wishes he’d had.

His system is founder-friendly but brutally honest, giving founders the platform, tools, processes and knowledge that funding pros keep to themselves. He is a judge and sponsor of Europe’s big-name startup events and competitions — including PODIM and TechBBQ — and a sought-after keynote speaker across Europe.

PITCH & PRESENTATION EXPERT

Ginny is a pitch and presentation expert who has worked with the likes of Google, Microsoft, IKEA, Salesforce, Barclays and WeWork. In the startup scene, Ginny is a must. She teaches the ins and outs of giving an entertaining, engaging presentation, making sure founders aren’t only heard but understood.

Ginny has delivered coaching on Accelerator Programmes with Techstars, Startupbootcamp, MassChallenge, Google for Startups, Rainmaking and the RGA Accelerator, and also worked with a number of corporate innovation programmes. Using her training as an actor, Ginny gives people the tools they need to deliver a memorable pitch and speak with confidence.