3 April 2024

13:30 – 15:05

Amphi 4

Lionel Lux

Lionel’s career has focused on international energy. He has developed his expertise in a large multicultural industrial environment, driven by results, commitment and his interest in technology. He has led and coached numerous teams in business development and infrastructure projects within Alstom. He has supported the restructuring and development of eco-responsible SMEs. Lionel is an inquisitive listener. He knows how to popularize technology to arouse the interest of stakeholders – industrialists, financiers and institutional players. Lionel has always wanted to be part of the solution, promoting clean technologies and training the next generation of professionals. Lionel holds a dual technical-commercial diploma in electrical engineering and international business law.

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.