About
Gilles Poupardin is the founder of Whyd, a content publisher focused on international topics and lifestyle content.
Founder at WhydYC S16
Intro paths
YC
Gilles went through Y Combinator (Summer 2016) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Gilles can intro founders to Whyd's investors below.
Whyd's investors · 1
Experience
- Airbuds WidgetFounder & CEOcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- CappuccinoFounder & CEO2020 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- WhydFounder & CEO2014 — 2020San Francisco Bay Area
- OpenwhydCo-founder2012 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- DrinkEntrepreneursCo-founder2010 — 2012Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
- HEC ParisLecturer2009 — 2012Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
- SencitiesCo-founder2007 — 2010Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship72Public Relations22Start-ups34Mobile Devices24Digital Marketing21Mobile Applications10
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gilles Poupardin?
- Gilles Poupardin is the founder of Whyd, a content publisher focused on international topics and lifestyle content.
- Where does Gilles Poupardin work?
- Gilles Poupardin is Founder of Whyd.
- What companies did Gilles Poupardin found?
- Gilles Poupardin founded Whyd.
- Where did Gilles Poupardin go to school?
- Gilles Poupardin studied at Y Combinator; ISTEC Business School (Master of Science (MS)); University of Staffordshire (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business).
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University of Staffordshire mafia6
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Shared employers
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