Tech Brew Ride Home (BNS) Hugging Face Founder Clément Delangue
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Oct 23, 2025 
Clément Delangue, the Founder and CEO of Hugging Face, shares his fascinating journey from early computing experiences to establishing a leading AI platform. He emphasizes the importance of open-source models and community collaboration in the tech space. Delangue reveals how user feedback shaped Hugging Face’s evolution and discusses the vibrant startup ecosystem in Europe and New York. With insights into AI model diversity and strategies for engaging investors, this conversation sheds light on the future of AI and the necessity of accessibility.
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Early eBay Seller Sparked Career
- Clément Delangue started selling on eBay as a teenager and became one of the platform's biggest sellers.
- His seller experience led to an internship and later a job opportunity at eBay that shaped his early career.
Student Notes Platform Test
- Unishared was Delangue's first student startup for collaborative note-sharing.
- He learned that users who collaborate internally often differ from those who share publicly, complicating rapid adoption.
First Deep‑Tech Immersion
- Joining a computer-vision startup exposed Delangue to deep tech and AI for the first time.
- He spent months learning the domain and absorbing conversations he initially didn’t understand.