Laurène Fleury Cionca

Experience

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  Sensorit

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Business Developer

  Sensorit is a startup hosted by Microsoft who developed an interactive digital mirror using Kinect technology (Digital Lifestyle Mirror)• Developed business partnerships• Led marketing strategy • Applied for public and private funding

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  AccorHotels

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

  Digital Project Manager

  Led complete end-to-end development of innovative digital services projects for all Accor brands (Sofitel, Ibis, Novotel...):• Briefed and worked with creative agencies to build marketing campaigns • Worked with digital agencies to develop softwares, apps, websites...• Led pilot project in London from setup to evaluation• Gathered guests' feedbacks (agile development)• Deployed digital services in 474 worldwide Novotel hotels

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  Le Groupe La Poste

  Apr 2013 - Jan 2016

  Established an innovation lab in Silicon Valley to accelerate La Poste's digitalization, reporting directly to the CEO and executive committee.Key responsibilities• Technology Scouting & Strategy: Identified and analyzed emerging technologies and business models• Communication: Presented strategic recommendations to C-level executives, influencing high-level decision-making.• Investment Analysis: Led investment analysis for the VC fund XAnge (now Siparex Group)Key achievements• Spearheaded over 12 pilot projects that explored new technologies and business models.• Built a robust network of key decision-makers in Silicon Valley, the USA, and Europe. Show less

  • US Innovation Analyst

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Innovation Project Manager

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
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  Swisscom

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2021

  Managed Mobility Insights solutions (APIs, web) leveraging anonymized mobile data to help Swisscom and external clients, including retailers, enhance customer engagement.Key responsibilities• Product Management: Oversaw the development of Mobility Insights B2B platforms and APIs, implementing features in close collaboration with software engineers, UX designers, and business developers, utilizing a Scaled Agile Framework to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business goals.• Product Strategy: Built roadmaps, and established pricing and offerings tailored to target markets.• Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engaged with both external and internal stakeholders to present tailored solutions, gather valuable insights, refine product offerings, and ensure overall customer satisfaction.Key achievements• Created and launched a product for the tourism sector, securing the first recurring revenues for Mobility Insights.• Acquired deep expertise in data analytics, data modeling, and data protection. Show less Led the creation and management of Swisscom's Digital Lab, an open innovation space fostering partnerships with startups, universities, and internal departments to build innovative products.• Innovation Strategy: Defined the Digital Lab’s value proposition, established KPIs and implemented tools to manage open innovation activities• Open Innovation & Incubation Collaboration: Worked closely with top incubation programs like Venture Lab to identify potential partners and cutting-edge technologies• Engagement Strategy & Community Building: Created and executed strategies for both online and offline engagement, growing a community of over 2,500 tech experts and thought leaders across Europe.• Ideation & Collaboration: Organized ideation sessions with internal stakeholders, translating insights into prototypes and MVPs. Facilitated collaborations that aligned new ideas with Swisscom’s objectives.• Key Achievements:- Launched over 10 projects with a high product-market fit, contributing to AI and ML solutions in various sectors.- Built a robust community of tech experts, facilitating knowledge exchange and innovation acceleration. Show less

  • Product Manager for Data, Analytics & AI

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Business Developer / Product Manager Digital Lab

    Feb 2016 - May 2019
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  INAIT

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2024

  Launched Focale, an AI-driven visual inspection software, transforming quality control in watchmaking, medical devices, and precision manufacturing. Successfully spun off Focale as Criva AG after leading a fundraising effort.*Key Highlights*• Built and scaled a product from prototype to significant revenue within two years.• Secured 4 strategic customer and partner contracts leveraging my network.• Gained deep expertise in Watchmaking, Medical Devices, and Computer Vision and transferred this knowledge to the team.*Core Responsibilities*• Defined product strategy, value proposition, and roadmap aligned with business goals.• Led a multidisciplinary team and spearheaded hiring and collaboration efforts.• Conducted market research to drive GTM strategies and expand into new sectors.• Acted as Product Owner, managing Agile processes and product operations. Show less Transformed a portfolio of AI technologies from raw tech blocks into market-ready products, solving complex industry challenges and driving business impact for INAIT, an EPFL Blue Brain Project spin-off.*Key Highlights*• Launched 4 successful AI products, including: - AI Prediction Platform: Optimizing operations across commodity trading, HR analytics, and predictive maintenance. - Bumpt: Award-winning car inspection app (Swiss Insurance Awards 2023). - HeyScience (Thesify.ai): AI assistant for researchers, acquired by Frontiers. - Focale (Criva): Visual inspection software spun off as Criva AG.• Built a product-led organization, implementing Scrum with dedicated teams.• Developed deep expertise in AI/ML technologies (time series, LLMs, computer vision, etc.).*Core Responsibilities*• Conducted in-depth market research to identify opportunities and define GTM strategies.• Developed and pitched product concepts to secure stakeholder buy-in.• Led 5 product developments as Product Owner, ensuring alignment with business goals.• Delivered non-technical updates to top management to maintain clarity and alignment. Show less

  • Product Lead FOCALE/CRIVA

    May 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Product Manager - AI Portfolio

    Jan 2021 - May 2022