3 April 2024

13:30 – 15:05

Amphi 4

Claude Lambert

Claude Lambert is a senior executive with a wealth of experience in the energy sector. He has held the positions of President of Alstom Hydro North America and Country President of Alstom Canada. Recognized for his leadership, strategic vision, management and analytical skills, Claude excels in corporate restructuring and project management. He is a master of all aspects of operational management. Claude stands out as a leader in ethics and compliance. His style favors the transfer of acquired skills to internal company resources. He now works for Waga Energy to optimize project delivery in Canada.

Debate: What are the keys to startup growth and the challenges to be overcome?

Every year, a large number of companies are born. Unfortunately, in the short term, around 90% of startups fail completely. Of those that survive, around 15% make it into the top eight U.S. startup ecosystems. Similar statistics are found in France. In addition to startups, many companies that have passed the five-year mark are not reaching their full potential. In this debate, we look at the challenges that need to be overcome, and the keys to ensuring optimal, sustainable growth. The main challenges include strategic positioning of companies in relation to market needs and competing offerings, capital and human resource requirements, technological development of the offering, and the business model and its development.