About Blast Club and Anthony Bourbon

Manon is an Event Manager at Blast. She works alongside Chloé on the design, production, and coordination of over 100 events annually, both in France and across Europe.

4+ years of experience in event project management

Specializing in high-end events

International event coordination (Europe, Asia, Africa, USA)

Louis supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term oriented approach. He facilitates startup investment by combining education, rigor, and tailored support.

Holds a Master's degree from a Grande Ecole program, specializing in finance

3+ years of experience in business development within innovative startups.

Multiple experiences in entrepreneurship

Dylan is a Customer Success Manager at Blast. He supports members daily and ensures they have a smooth, clear, and responsive experience at every step of their journey, leveraging his background in finance.

2 years of experience in banking

Master's degree in Finance & Wealth Management

At Blast, in the Customer Operations team, since January 2025.

Dimitri is an Investment Manager at Blast, where he invests in and supports high-potential tech startups. He is a Board Member for several portfolio companies and is the YC expert within the club.

4+ years of experience in Venture Capital (top-tier funds)

Specializing in B2B SaaS, Consumer, Biotech

Passionate about Vibe coding and Productivity tools

Clara is a Senior Project Manager at Blast. She gathers team requirements, defines project scope, oversees development, and manages acceptance testing phases. She manages all technical projects from end to end.

9 years of experience at Sopra Steria (a major player in digital transformation)

7 years of experience in tech project management and monitoring

Chloé defines and leads Blast's event strategy. She designs and coordinates the Club's key events to transform investment into a human, tangible, and high-end experience.

10+ years of experience in tech startups (Talentsoft, VivaTech) and Media (Canal+, France2)

Expert in large-scale and VIP events (Cannes Film Festival, institutional private events)

Barbara is a Project Manager at Blast. She supports startups in preparing their fundraising rounds, managing marketing activations, and engaging the Blast community. She also monitors KPIs and coordinates communication between startups and Blast's operational and marketing teams.

Over 5 years of marketing experience

Over 2 years of project management experience

Alexandra supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term oriented approach. She facilitates startup investment by combining education, rigor, and tailored support.

3 years of experience as a wealth management advisor at a private Parisian firm

2 years of experience in real estate development

Holds a Master's degree from a business school and a Master's in Urban Planning & Real Estate Development

Yohan supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term oriented approach. He facilitates startup investment by combining education, rigor, and tailored support.

6 years of experience in private banking and wealth management at LCL

2 years of experience in fintech at Climb

Dual Master's degree in wealth management, including the IMPI Master's from KEDGE Business School

Vanessa is Blast's Head of Legal. A trained lawyer, she practiced for over 10 years in a law firm before joining Blast at its inception. Today, she oversees all legal matters.

Blast's Head of Legal since its inception

Over 10 years of experience as a lawyer

Fundraising management

Thomas supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term approach. He facilitates startup investment by combining education, rigor, and tailored support.

6+ years of experience as a Sales Manager at Lydia (French Fintech and Unicorn)

Launched a startup as a side project during his years at Lydia

Holds a Master 2 degree in Business Engineering from INSEEC Business School

Tangi is an Investment Manager at Blast. He supports startups from sourcing to board level, with a focus on deep tech.

15 years of experience in asset management (buyside trader) and on the trading floor (strategist).

Personal investor in startups since 2017 (Revolut, Biaco Energy, Fussy, Plum, Pikl, etc.).

Top of his class, Master 2 Financial Markets, University of Auvergne.

Samuel Guez is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Blast. He leads the Club’s investment strategy with a clear vision: identifying high-potential startups and driving sustainable value creation for Blast.Club members. An expert in finance, private equity, and operational support, he oversees deal sourcing, strategic and financial analysis, and portfolio management.

Expertise: Financial analysis (holding a Master’s in Finance from Université Paris Dauphine), deal structuring, and scaling high-growth startups.

Track Record: Seasoned entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in corporate management and finance. He founded My Jolie Candle, bootstrapping the brand from the ground up to over €10M in revenue.

Key Alliance: Long-time partner of Anthony Bourbon, with over 5 years of strategic collaboration and co-investing in high-potential startups.

Romain is an Investment Manager at Blast. He is involved throughout the entire investment cycle, from sourcing to execution, and supports startups at the Board level. A graduate of Paris Dauphine University and École Polytechnique, he has a hybrid profile combining data science, finance, and business. He is particularly interested in emerging technologies and applications, whether critical infrastructure (AI, quantum) or the emergence of new markets at the heart of the new economy, especially in space, defense, climate & energy, and more broadly, frontier technologies.

3+ years of experience in VC (ex-Serena Capital, Chausson Partners)

Personal investor in 10+ startups (Deeptech, Defense, MedTech, Spacetech, Data, Fintech…)

Romain is a Team Lead Investment Managers at Blast. He leads the team of Investment Managers responsible for due diligence, deal structuring, and strategic support for post-investment startups. Before Blast, he had an accelerated career path at Deloitte, where he advised international investment funds, scale-ups, and listed groups on cross-border transactions worldwide. With significant exposure to executives and investors, he supervised teams on strategic and complex projects involving fundraising, M&A, restructurings, and financial and operational transformation across a wide range of sectors.

5+ years at Deloitte (former Manager, M&A Transaction Services)

Investor and board member in a dozen startups

ESSCA graduate, international program in Seoul and New York

Robin supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term oriented approach. He facilitates startup investment by combining education, high standards, and tailored support.

Graduated with a Master's degree in Finance from a Grande Ecole program (Several university exchanges and extensive international experience (UK, Spain))

3+ years of experience in business development within innovative startups.

Multiple experiences in entrepreneurship

Maël is our Head of Tech. He ensures that every operation comes to life on the platform. He oversees the smooth functioning of all components to continue building the best possible experience.

15 years of product development

8 years as CTO

Specialized in startups

Matthieu is a Senior Investor Relations Team Lead at Blast. He leads an experienced team dedicated to recruiting, monitoring, and supporting club members, with the goal of offering each one a personalized and long-term relationship.

9 years of experience in private banking (BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole), including 2 in fintech (Climb)

Investment strategy, management, and business development

Graduated with a Master's in Marketing and Communication from Novancia Business School (ESCP)

Marion is a Senior Investor Relations Team Lead at Blast. She leads an experienced team dedicated to recruiting, monitoring, and supporting club members, with the goal of offering each member a personalized, long-term relationship.

Graduated from Neoma BS with a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship

7+ years of experience in business development and management within startups in the education, real estate investment, and finance sectors

Lysiane is an Investment Manager at Blast. She supports startups from sourcing to board level, with a focus on biotech, medtech, deeptech, and impact topics.

3+ years of experience in VC

2+ years in Transaction Services for M&A deals at EY and 1 year in the Strategy and M&A Department of a large group in Zurich

Holds a Master in Management degree from ESCP Business School

Jérôme is a Legal Counsel at Blast. He oversees the legal execution of fundraising rounds for startups selected by the investment team. He is involved at every stage of the process, from LOI negotiation to closing, including the audit and due diligence phases. He also monitors post-fundraising matters and is responsible for Compliance.

Legal Counsel and Head of Compliance at Blast

3 years of experience as a legal counsel in an accounting firm and 3 years in private equity at Blast

Fundraising management and post-fundraising monitoring

Julien defines and leads the Blast community's engagement and development strategy. He structures member engagement, fosters connections within the ecosystem, and orchestrates collective dynamics to deliver a strong, scalable, and sustainable community experience.

Experience in large-scale community strategy and management, particularly on Reddit (70M+ users)

In-depth expertise in Community Building, engagement engineering, and facilitation

Leading 360° online community initiatives (events, content, member interactions)

Joachim leads the Investor Relations strategy at Blast. He is responsible for the entire member lifecycle, from onboarding to retention. He manages dedicated teams to ensure a high-performing, structured, and scalable investor experience. His ambition is to offer each member a seamless, personalized, and value-creating investment experience in the long term, while supporting the club's growth and sustainability.

Graduated from Neoma BS with a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship

10 years of experience working with Anthony Bourbon

Management of 20 people

Jean-Samuel is an Investment Director at Blast. He oversees the origination, analysis, and negotiation of all deals presented on the platform, from initial contact to closing. With a background combining entrepreneurship, strategic consulting, and investment, he brings a rigorous perspective to projects, covering financial, strategic, and operational aspects. He is a graduate of ESSEC Business School and Sciences Po Paris, an author and academic lecturer (Sciences Po, HEC), as well as a triple entrepreneur and co-founder of funds and startups.

Investment Director at Blast: overseeing deal origination, analysis, and negotiation

Former Strategy and Corporate Finance Consultant (BCG, Accuracy)

Personally invested as a Business Angel in 15+ startups

Jean Michel is responsible for the technical implementation and optimization of our internal management tools. His mission is to automate redundant tasks, enabling teams to focus exclusively on high-value activities.

15 years of experience in Quality Management

7 years of experience in software development

Grégoire supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term oriented approach. He structures their access to startup investment by combining analytical rigor, educational guidance, and personalized support.

8+ years of investment experience, covering real estate, private markets, and venture capital

3+ years of private debt advisory within the Tikehau Capital ecosystem

4+ years of real estate investment and wealth strategy advisory: tax optimization, structuring, wealth management & transfer, retirement planning

Gabrielle brings the founders' vision to life by structuring the teams, tools, and processes necessary to achieve Blast's mission. She is responsible for deploying new strategic initiatives to support scaling.

12+ years of experience in strategic leadership roles at startups, including Raizers, a top 5 crowdfunding platform sold to Empruntis, and Blast (from 0 to €100M invested annually).

Legal and regulatory expert in the online investment market (PSFP, prospectus regulation, club deals) in Europe and the US

Business angel in 10+ startups

Fanny is responsible for Blast's online strategy. She coordinates digital channels, acquisition, and engagement to grow the community and enhance user experience.

Over 8 years of experience working with Anthony Bourbon

Experience in digital strategy, acquisition, and customer journey optimization

Managing 360° online projects (email, SMS, landing pages, social media)

Estelle is a Subscription Manager at Blast and part of the Customer Operations team. She supports members through all stages of their journey with Blast, specifically from their subscription process to the validation of their investment. Her goal is to provide members with the best possible experience: seamless, reliable, and responsive.

5 years of experience in service coordination, specifically in the home services sector.

At Blast, on the Customer Success team, since September 2024.

Émilie is Head of Marketing at Blast. She leads Blast's marketing strategy with the goal of enhancing the Club's reputation and reach. She is responsible for acquiring new members and managing Blast's image.

12+ years of experience in communication and marketing (media buying, brand platform, brand strategy, etc.)

8+ years alongside Anthony Bourbon

Expertise in strategic leadership and project management

Bastien manages the end-to-end member experience, from onboarding to retention. He designs the club's resources (training, directory, tools) and coordinates with the Event team to create a program tailored to each membership level. In coordination with Julien, he develops the Discord engagement strategy to ensure maximum participation and continuous added value for the community.

7 years of experience at VivaTech

3 years of experience at Webedia

Ariane defines and leads the content and personal branding strategy for Anthony Bourbon and Blast since its inception, by orchestrating social media, strategic campaigns, and editorial highlights to support growth, engagement, and business objectives.

5M+ communities managed

8+ years of experience

4+ years alongside Anthony Bourbon

Anthony Bourbon is one of the most influential entrepreneurs and investors of his generation. As the founder and CEO of Blast., he has established himself as a leading figure in French business, investment, and entrepreneurship. Through Blast.Club, Anthony continues his mission to democratize startup investing, giving a new generation of investors access to high-potential opportunities previously reserved for the elite.

Expertise: Scaling, growth strategy, and branding. He is the founder of O.K.R (a French foodtech company).

Media & Influence: Iconic judge on M6's hit TV show Qui veut être mon associé ? (the French Shark Tank/Dragons' Den) for several seasons, and author of the bestselling book Forcez votre destin, which has sold over 50,000 copies.

Digital Reach: France’s #1 business content creator, with a community of over 1.5 million followers and tens of millions of views every month.

Alicia is a KYC Manager, joining the Customer Operations team from Blast's inception. She supports members through every step of the onboarding process, enabling them to access investments while ensuring a smooth experience throughout their membership. As a KYC/KYB expert, she manages identity and document verification, aligns regulatory requirements with the member experience, and contributes to continuous process improvement.

12+ years of experience in customer service

KYC/KYB Specialist (identity, documents, investor criteria)

At Blast since February 2023

Alexis is an Investment Manager, involved from sourcing to investment, and then supports startups on their Boards. As an engineer, he specializes in deeptech, industrial, and Data projects. In late 2020, he launched "The Gardener," one of the first podcasts dedicated to deeptech, where he interviews young startups, including: Alice&Bob, Gleamer, Biomemory, Gourmey, Aqemia, Lattice Medical...

6+ years as a VC

Personally invested in 30+ Startups (Quantum, Deeptech, AI, Defense, Medical, Spacetech, Data...)

Host of the Deeptech Podcast "The Gardener" (30 Episodes)

Victor is Head of Strategy at Blast. Leveraging extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience, he drives business development, new product launches, operational process redesign, and more broadly, the company's structuring. He holds an ESSEC Grande Ecole Master's degree, specializing in Corporate Finance, and founded a B2C startup.

General Manager of a media company, responsible for restructuring.

Investment Banking Associate specializing in Small Cap / Mid-Cap.

Strategic Advisor for an L1 blockchain.

Victor is a Junior Investor Relations Team Lead at Blast. He leads a team of 6 dedicated to recruiting, monitoring, and supporting club members, with the goal of offering each member a personalized, long-term relationship.

5 years of experience in finance at Bpifrance and Rothschild & Co, with expertise in investment and structuring high-potential projects.

Holds a Master's degree in International Finance with honors, with professional experience in Glasgow, Barcelona, and Hong Kong.

Specializing at the intersection of his passions: investment and business development, actively contributing to the growth of the Blast ecosystem.

Ulysse is a Sales Ops at Blast. He structures, optimizes, and manages the processes for the Investor Relations team to support sales performance and the club's scalability. He acts as a liaison between the Sales, Marketing, and Tech teams.

4+ years of experience in Startups

Strategic consulting, process structuring, and sales performance

Engineer by training, and a graduate of the MSc X-HEC Entrepreneurs program

Thomas is a CRM Project Manager at Blast. He designs, coordinates, and deploys the club's CRM campaigns to support growth, member engagement, and fundraising efforts. He serves as the liaison between the Marketing, Sales, and Product teams.

3+ years of marketing experience in finance

Holds a Master's degree in Marketing from IAE Paris Sorbonne

Stanislas Marguet is an Investment Manager at Blast. He supports startups from sourcing to post-investment follow-up, with a focus on financial analysis, deal structuring, and strategic support for portfolio companies.

6+ years of experience in Transaction Services

Experience in M&A transactions requiring structured financing

Holds a Master's degree specializing in corporate finance

Romain guides club members with a premium, clear, and long-term approach. He facilitates startup investment by combining education, high standards, and tailor-made support.

5+ years of experience in private banking and wealth management: tax optimization, structuring, wealth creation

International experience connecting Business Angels and startups

Master's degree in Wealth Management

Maxime supports club members with a premium, clear, and long-term oriented approach. He facilitates startup investment by combining an educational approach, high standards, and tailored support.

8 years of experience in finance and wealth management

6 years as a private client manager at CIC

2 years in investment advisory at MPP

Raphaëlle is a legal counsel at Blast. She oversees the legal execution of fundraising rounds for startups selected by the investment team. She is involved at every stage of the process, from LOI negotiation to closing, including the audit and due diligence phases. She also monitors post-fundraising matters and is responsible for Blast Army operations.

Legal Counsel at Blast

5 years of experience as a legal counsel specializing in AIF structuring at asset management firms

Overseeing fundraising rounds, post-fundraising monitoring, and Blast Army operations

Marie is a Legal Counsel at Blast. She oversees the legal execution of fundraising rounds for startups selected by the investment team. She is involved at every stage of the process, from LOI negotiation to closing, including the audit and due diligence phase, and ensures follow-up on post-fundraising matters. She specifically handles international investment cases and those related to Y Combinator.

Lawyer at the Paris Bar for 4 years

Experience in managing investment and fundraising deals, including for foreign investors and startups

Graduated from Paris Dauphine University and Queen Mary University of London

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