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Willy Braun

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Founding Partner at Galion.exe · Partner at Step Venture · Business Angel at Italian Angels for Growth

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Luca RossettounlockedWilly: together at Italian Angels for Growth (2018–2026)
Willy: together at Web School Factory
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About

Willy Braun is a founding partner of Galion.exe and co-founder of SOTA, and previously co-founded daphni and France Digitale. His investment focus is on artificial intelligence and complex systems, spanning AI infrastructure, applications in fields such as molecular science and healthcare, and tools for accessing knowledge and decision-making. He has authored two books, Internet Marketing (2013) and Human Resources for Startups, along with over 200 articles, and publishes several newsletters on venture capital, AI, and innovation.

Experience

  1. Galion.exeCo-Foundercurrent2021 — presentParis
  2. TTYCo-foundercurrent2025 — presentWorldwide
  3. SOTACo-Foundercurrent2025 — presentWorldwide
  4. Capital CallCo Hostcurrent2020 — presentWorldwide
  5. RevaiaOperating Partner2020 — 2021Paris
  6. daphnico-fondateur2015 — 2020
  7. Brocooli.comEditor2010 — 2015
  8. Web School FactoryDirector of eBusiness Studies2013 — 2015Paris
  9. France DigitaleGeneral Manager2012 — 2015Paris
  10. Startup WeekendOrganizer2010 — 2014
  11. EBGHead of publication2011 — 2012Paris
  12. EBGHead of Business Development2011Région de Paris, France
  13. TEDx Place du CapitoleOrganizer and co-curator2011
  14. La PostePress Officer2009 — 2011Région de Toulouse, France

Skills & more

Social Media Marketing41Digital Marketing48Marketing Strategy40Marketing Research9Writing18Project Management11Email Marketing6Sales6Digital Strategy13Startup Marketing19Early-stage Startups27Startup Development23
+8 moreSocial NetworkingBusiness NetworkingPitching IdeasStorytellingElevator PitchLive BloggingBloggingCommunication Skills

From Willy's professional profile.

Colleagues at Galion.exe

Carole Walter
Investment Committee at Galion.exe
Charly Poly
Venture Partner at Galion.exe
Citadelle SAS
Promoter at Galion.exe
Didier Kuhn
Investment Committee at Galion.exe
Galion.exe SAS
Promoter at Galion.exe
Hoyt SAS
Promoter at Galion.exe
JB Rudelle
Investment Committee at Galion.exe
Kevin Kuipers
Founding Partner at Galion.exe

Frequently asked questions

Who is Willy Braun?
Willy Braun is a founding partner of Galion.exe and co-founder of SOTA, and previously co-founded daphni and France Digitale. His investment focus is on artificial intelligence and complex systems, spanning AI infrastructure, applications in fields such as molecular science and healthcare, and tools for accessing knowledge and decision-making. He has authored two books, Internet Marketing (2013) and Human Resources for Startups, along with over 200 articles, and publishes several newsletters on venture capital, AI, and innovation.
Where does Willy Braun work?
Willy Braun is Founding Partner at Galion.exe.
Where did Willy Braun go to school?
Willy Braun studied at CIRCE (Thérapie brève - analyse systémique); Lycée Blaise Pascal.

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