Masters of Scale Preserve start-up spirit at scale: Techstars’ Maëlle Gavet
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Apr 23, 2024 Maëlle Gavet, CEO of Techstars and a veteran in scaling startups, shares her journey from southern France to leading one of Russia's biggest e-commerce companies. She emphasizes the importance of resilience and gratitude, inspired by her grandfather's lessons. Maëlle discusses balancing personal values with company needs, navigating uncertainties in entrepreneurship, and the blend of tech with a people-first approach in leadership. Her insights reflect an optimistic belief in entrepreneurship's potential as a force for good.
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Grandfather's Influence
- Maëlle Gavet's grandfather instilled strong values in her during childhood bike rides.
- He taught her the importance of hard work, gratitude, and always asking "why."
From Consultant to CEO
- Maëlle Gavet transitioned from consulting at BCG to joining Ozon, a Russian e-commerce company.
- Initially hired as a sales and marketing director, she became CEO a year later.
Embracing Fear and Excitement
- Maëlle Gavet's entrepreneurial experience allowed her to take on the Ozon CEO role despite lacking specific sales experience.
- She felt a mix of fear and excitement, which she considers a signal to pursue an opportunity.