Jean Schmitt

Dans cet échange captivant, Jean Schmitt, fondateur de Jolt Capital, aborde les défis de financement des entreprises technologiques en France, soulignant l'importance d'un climat politique stable pour favoriser l'innovation. Il discute également du sommet de l'intelligence artificielle, des ambitions nationales et de la collaboration internationale, notamment avec les Émirats. Schmitt met en avant les enjeux de la Deep Tech, la nécessité de transparence dans l'IA et critique la prédominance des solutions américaines au détriment de l'innovation française.

Jean Schmitt, who heads Jolt Capital focusing on deep tech investments, and Rob Blackie, founder of Crampton Blackie, discuss the critical state of RNA in Europe. They address the hurdles of commercialization and investment, revealing stark funding disparities with North America. Insights from their landmark report highlight the regulatory challenges faced by biotech startups. They argue for a supportive environment to foster innovation and explore the impact of COVID vaccine advancements. The conversation emphasizes the need for strategic partnerships to unlock RNA's full potential.

Jolt Capital's Jean Schmitt discusses why Canada's tech scene attracted their deep tech PE firm, emphasizing the vast opportunities for investment in the country. The podcast explores the data-driven decision to establish their North American HQ in Montreal, the trend of Canadian pension funds investing in local deep tech firms, and the role of deep tech investments in post-COVID economies. Schmitt highlights the importance of strategic investments, collaborations with local investors, and retaining Canadian talent for global scaling.