#241 Hugo Geissmann (Thiga) : De 2 potes à 30M€ de CA

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Hugo Geissmann explains how he and a friend built Thiga from zero to 30 million euros in revenue in 11 years.

In this episode of 'Dans la tête d'un CEO', host Yacine Sqalli interviews Hugo Geissmann, co-founder and CEO of Thiga. Hugo begins by describing his current mindset as constructive and positive. He explains that Thiga was founded in 2014 with his friend Alexandre to address the communication gap between business and tech teams in companies, inspired by the rise of French tech unicorns like BlaBlaCar. The company started with 600,000 euros in revenue in its first year, reaching 1.2 million by 2015. Today, Thiga generates over 30 million euros in revenue with 300 employees, operating in France, Spain, Switzerland, and Germany. Hugo shares the story of opening and later closing their Australian office during the Covid pandemic, which he views as a failure but a learning experience. He discusses the scalability of consultancy businesses, citing Accenture as an example. Hugo details Thiga's core service: product management, which aligns business objectives with technological execution. He explains how this approach differs from traditional 'waterfall' methods. The conversation shifts to the impact of AI, with Hugo noting that 95% of AI investments may not go into production but that companies must experiment to avoid falling behind. He describes how AI is blurring traditional job roles, particularly in tech, product, and design. Hugo emphasizes the importance of curiosity and the ability to learn and stretch oneself for employees. When asked about essential skills, he highlights intelligence, intellectual finesse, and soft skills. Reflecting on entrepreneurship, Hugo states it requires courage, resilience, and a tolerance for emotional extremes rather than madness. He shares his personal journey, revealing he had entrepreneurial desires since high school but only started Thiga eight years after initially discussing the idea with his co-founder. A pivotal moment came during his time in Australia, where a local woman pointed out that entrepreneurship was a path to significant financial success. Hugo contrasts this with the French focus on financial security through traditional careers. He mentions his wife, Charlotte, who later became an entrepreneur herself, partly influenced by his example. Hugo advocates for better financial education in schools. In closing, he identifies 'hargne' (tenacity) as a key trait for successful entrepreneurs and hints at further expansion in Germany.

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