Maelle Gavet
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Maelle Gavet

Transform your approach to innovation and empathy in tech with Maëlle Gavet, speaker, CEO of Techstars.

Maelle Gavet
Maelle Gavet

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CEO of Techstars, leading pre-seed investor
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Author of Trampled by Unicorns
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Former Principal at Boston Consulting Group
Maëlle Gavet is the CEO of Techstars, the world’s largest pre-seed investor, with a portfolio of thousands of companies in over 60 countries. She is recognised as a leading voice in the tech industry by Fortune, the World Economic Forum, Fast Company, and Time Magazine. Maëlle began her entrepreneurial journey at sixteen, founding her first business and later two more. She has held leadership roles at major tech companies, including Ozon, the Priceline Group, and Compass, and worked as a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group, where she gained insights into global markets and business strategy. In 2020, she published "Trampled by Unicorns: Big Tech's Empathy Problem and How to Fix It," addressing challenges in the tech industry. Now based in New York City, she advocates for a more responsible and empathetic approach to innovation.

Why We Recommend Booking Maelle

Book Maëlle Gavet to inspire your team with her insights on innovation, empathy, and global business strategy. Her extensive experience and thought leadership will empower your organisation to navigate the tech landscape and foster a more responsible future.

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Innovation, Leadership, And Impact In The Tech Ecosystem

Join to hear insights from Maelle Gavet, a renowned leader who has been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and featured in Fortune's 40 Under 40 list. As the CEO of Techstars, she will share invaluable lessons on innovation, leadership, and making a significant impact in the tech ecosystem.

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