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There are fewer and fewer tech unicorns emerging each quarter. Should we be worried? We digest the VivaTech 2023 panel session on unicorns and startup growth.

<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hrEQ0cEXOCxSboPJ_jGBgLi9iHs-cvclb1xqa1A_aMIzWdJSixYXuawE1nJqu9N2FZdqNdPTQjui2AFoNJNe19NGB-wV3N725QMtnuHftxczP0pL9VcP9OGrvIgU9QpZzhqTtNLGOSCRWqMRi4cL97Y" alt="Are Unicorns An Endangered Species?">Session Panel: Are Unicorns An Endangered Species? Photo credit: VivaTechThe tech world is fascinated by unicorns, those rare startups that achieve billion-dollar valuations. But are they becoming even scarcer? As the economic climate changes and investors demand more profitability, will unicorns still be able to grow and innovate at the same pace? Should valuation remain a key metric? And if not, what are the key factors that will drive their success and growth?We sat down with a panel of four experts to chat about it during VivaTech 2023.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/a5eabe23-438c-ed11-9d7a-6045bd8894c2/jenny-fielding" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jenny Fielding</a>, Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/b56e26a6-bcd7-ed11-9f74-000d3a2dcd55/ilya-strebulaev" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ilya Strebulaev</a>, Professor of Finance and Private Equity at Stanford;&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/630bc477-83d3-ed11-9f74-000d3a2dcd55/jp-lee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JP Lee</a>, CEO and Managing Partner of Softbank Ventures Asia; and&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/266fae77-bcde-ed11-8e89-000d3a4a8203/maya-noel" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maya Noël</a>, Director of France Digitale.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>We’ve seen fewer unicorns emerge over the last few months. Is this good news or bad news?</h2>“What we saw in 2020 and 2021, is really not sustainable. There were dozens of companies being minted unicorns every week. That’s just not realistic. The reset, although painful for everyone, including companies in our portfolio, is actually a positive,” explained Jenny Fielding.&nbsp;Ilya Strebulaev and his team from Stanford have been following and analyzing every single US unicorn for a number of years. “We have found that valuations are indeed lower now compared to a couple of years ago,” he shared.&nbsp;“Looking back in time, the most successful venture-backed companies of all time were created when valuations were lower. Either from 2001 to 2003 or from 2009 to 2011. This means that my students, the ones creating businesses right now, will be more likely to succeed than the ones that started in 2020,” Stebulaev announced.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8onzp-Lyl_7gMbXuMpyqqOfYIZFkq06PcdHkBMEHVZouPKthfxJbPTv6DOdE323e80Xu4GixDuMJvSOP82HJsUXwBc8_oY2KR1zmGI3MFNvwysgbfcdFEvzewMnsKPZuUepFgtcQvPZTTW0abWjq42A" alt="Ilya Strebulaev and Maya Noël. Source: VivaTech">Ilya Strebulaev and Maya Noël. Source: VivaTech<h2>Are unicorns born in 2019, 2022, and 2023 all worth the same?</h2>The term unicorn means a business with a billion-dollar valuation, so one might think that all unicorns are worth the same. However, there are mixed emotions among the VC crowd.&nbsp;JP Lee explained how Softbank Ventures Asia felt like they couldn’t do proper due diligence with&nbsp;valuations in the past few years for fear of losing out on a startup. “We had a lot of founders that came to us with a ‘take it or leave it’ mindset because they had other investors wanting to give them a billion-dollar valuation,” said Lee. “But now, we have the time to look at the numbers and come up with a proper valuation. The unicorns that are identified today have a higher chance of being successful.”For Maya Noël, becoming a unicorn isn’t based solely on the valuation. “In France, the president made a huge push for unicorns with a goal of 25 French unicorns by 2025,” she explained. “It became a common dream to achieve this goal. But this made the focus too much on the valuation of a company, which isn’t the most important thing for entrepreneurs. There are a lot more components to success than this.”&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/oIKQrbDTvoRO6TNxLGPg1TZXjitSyhroMHeklmcL30ZjE-DiVMhNNVQY6KriJxg5g5ZYJ18RbM5XbhV-bxE6lPG6PUsUeEvpOh_C1VrOQa-f9z678-0onhCMHu5z63ek-cgj3lHNBQ10WcJeLpbswtc" alt="Jenny Fielding, JP Lee, and panel moderator Charlie Perreau. Source: VivaTech">Jenny Fielding, JP Lee, and panel moderator Charlie Perreau. Source: VivaTech<h2>So what are the indicators of a successful startup then?</h2>Unanimously the panel agreed that valuation wasn’t the only component of becoming a successful unicorn.&nbsp;“When you look at the prediction of success, valuation doesn’t play the most important role,” Stebulaev stated. “It is the founding team, their experience, education, and work experience that plays a much more important role. For example, serial entrepreneurs, specifically ones that have experienced failures in the past, are much more likely to be successful. So we should go beyond valuation and look at all the factors that contribute to success.”&nbsp;“Within those factors, it’s important to include metrics about the environment,” Noël added. “You can’t be successful if you don’t consider this in your strategy. Why build a company if it’s not for the planet these days.”&nbsp;“It’s not just one factor. It’s about a lot of factors,” Fielding chimed in. “One unicorn I have invested in is amazing at hiring because they have created a culture. And people love working there. It’s a fintech that wins every award for company culture and that attracts incredible talent. And when you attract incredible talent, those people work really hard. It’s kind of self-perpetuating. So, I believe the metrics like impact, job creation, culture, happiness, etc. are all part of creating this unicorn.”&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Will unicorns remain a key indicator of growth going forward?</h2>“Good companies will keep on coming out. There are companies making profit and continuing sustainable growth. But I think that the definition of unicorn is going to evolve and it’s already evolving now,” Lee responded.Stebulaev agreed with this prediction of startup growth and added, “As I look at the young companies coming out of Silicon Valley, I think that the most interesting companies have yet to be born. If you look at the 100 largest companies in America 10 years down the road, my prediction is that at least 15 of them do not yet exist today.”“I invest in companies that are making an impact on the world. I think that’s what we should be focused on,” Fielding pointed out. “We invest in healthcare, in the future of work, areas in which we are really excited to make an impact. If that’s your goal as a founder, rather than a milestone to become a unicorn and whatever that means, that’s a better place to be.” &nbsp;There was a lot to dissect about <a href="https://www.vivatechnology.com/news/2023-top-100-next-unicorns-shaping-the-next-gen-of-tech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">unicorns </a>and startup valuations on our VivaTech stage. Keep learning and watch the entire session on our Digital Platform&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/c8c3fe3a-c9ef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>! &nbsp;

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Session Digest: Are Unicorns An Endangered Species?

Are Unicorns An Endangered Species?

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Startup JOOKS allows you to discover hundreds of cities around the world while running, walking, cycling, or wheelchairing. Read about JOOKS’ VivaStory – the success stories of VivaTech startup alumni. 

<img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vBig7ymlNeINso0IYeoQE95f3T2hGL7YgdZKDa_mNwvJhjMTWff4Cpp9JQVSLBv0TssGxMaRgljhvehl88s111iZtRuf7Q6iP_JK1I_Dw8S1tPg1SpwUjxv0YM-8-g8aNnQ7pgwgORm_YM_EA-5KmO4">Source: JOOKSThe greatest business leaders, startups, investors, researchers, and innovators come together at VivaTech to find their crowd every year. The result? New partnerships are created, business deals are closed, startup funds are raised, and new talent is recruited. These are what we call VivaStories.Learn about JOOKS’ VivaStory and how they landed a deal with the city of Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.&nbsp;Company:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jooks.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JOOKS</a>Sector: Sport Tourism&nbsp;HQ: Champagne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FranceYear founded: 2016Who we interviewed: Christophe Minodier, Co-founder&nbsp;<h2>Startup Story</h2>Discover new cities around the world in the same way you’d use an audio guide at a museum. That’s the solution co-founders Christophe Minodier and Olivier Lebleu created with their startup JOOKS.&nbsp;“I was traveling a lot with my co-founder for work and we were searching for a solution that would show us the main points of interest in a new city in a fun way and we didn’t find any,” explained Christophe Minodier. “So that’s why we said why don’t we make it ourselves?”When the two sportsmen put their heads together, they knew their solution had to evolve around the three things they needed on every business trip: de-stressing, staying fit, and discovering the city they were in.In 2016, JOOKS was born. “Our app allows users to discover cities around the world while walking, running, cycling, or wheelchairing,” Minodier said. “We provide routes and this allows users to discover the main interests of a city. As they pass by, there is commentary on the points of interest. It’s like an audio guide at a museum, but outside and everywhere.” &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/t3yLVomUlbL7EhE_E4bAJtIWyYaCxygbcLGJPwQVYO6k7k4qEU5F0spe6opTOOB2_rC_pScbMUZTmTKy_ceQIKBVHfh9EECLH5-MMpPlQG8QxDuCTjFqcIwK76PsEo1cw_snpxWm06Qrn6KQoLrDrO0">Source: Ownsport<h2>So, where should our VivaTech team go for a run in Paris with JOOKS?</h2>“You will find 83 routes in Paris, which means you have a huge choice, you’ll find a route everywhere in Paris in order to discover every little part of the city. It’s quite incredible,” Minodier suggested.From historical-themed runs linking the places Napoleon Bonaparte left his influence on Paris to scenic runs along the Seine River, we have our pick of trails to choose from for the next team building. Now present in 50+ countries, JOOKS offers over 1,300 routes. Users put in their headphones and the app does the rest. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ePWlXlRzHyiA1YM4oIM-OH_hhvmagW2eKXwhEmYAkj0rYdkZdl5paVtD2Wyjugu4ae4EZQPvQY2zDsi3RjU1KWWuq1twTGh8jDE46dY2YfWFxO-zAUP4cZ5elxqOaXNgZcg0WCvOzectEDY7_w2Sh58">JOOKS stand at VivaTech 2023. Source: VivaTech<h2>What brought JOOKS to VivaTech?</h2>“I came to VivaTech four years ago to present our product as a brand-new startup.” Since then, Minodier and his team have been back to several VivaTech editions. “We have had the chance to meet a large number of prospective customers, both in product categories we already offer and for future developments. We're very excited about launching these projects.”“For example, the city of Paris has formalized our partnership with the creation of discovery routes within JOOKS, enabling tourists and residents to explore the city during and after the Olympic Games.”“We are also working with large companies such as RATP as well as Air France. This is proof that VivaTech is a place where we can meet great contacts and accelerate a decision to start working with a company.”“Overall, Viva Tech was a great success for us, and we're looking forward to 2024!” Minodier added.&nbsp;Get moving in your city, check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jooks.app/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JOOKS</a> app.&nbsp;Want to spark your own VivaStory? Pre-register for VivaTech 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://subscribe.vivatechnology.com/savethedate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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JOOKS' Tech Twist on Sporty Sightseeing

It’s time to turn your OOO off. Unlock the secrets to a successful and exciting return to work in the digital age.

<figure class="image image-style-align-center image_resized" style="width:75%;"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/pexels_fauxels_4600_f0cdcb53ee/pexels_fauxels_4600_f0cdcb53ee.jpg"></figure>Photo credit: FauxelsAs the sun sets on another glorious summer, it's time for Europe's tech workforce to don their virtual armor and gear up for a new season of innovation, challenges, and opportunities. The summer break may have recharged our spirits, but the tech sector waits for no one.&nbsp;To master your return to office, we delve into some of the strategies and technologies that will help you transition seamlessly from vacation mode to full-on work mode.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>The Power of Upskilling</h2>Continuous learning and upskilling are vital in the tech world. Kickstart the new work year with a new work you. Is there a LinkedIn certification that’s been sitting on your list of to-dos for months? Now’s the time! There are so many platforms, courses, and resources out there to help enhance your skill set and ensure you're always at the top of your game. &nbsp;<h2>Tech Trends for Q4 and Beyond</h2>Stay ahead of the curve by diving into the emerging technology trends for the remainder of the year and beyond. We had some outstanding tech leaders speak at this year’s event on topics such as AI advancements, cybersecurity, blockchain, sport tech, and more and how they'll impact your work and the industry as a whole. Check out all our sessions on video on demand&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/content/video-on-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>. &nbsp;<h2>Networking and Community Building</h2>With VivaTech a whole 252 days away (are you counting down too?), take a chance to explore other opportunities to get connected with the tech community. Reach out to the connections you made at VivaTech in June. Join LinkedIn communities in your field. Start replying to insightful tweets you find through hashtags surrounding your interests. You could even create your own meetup with all the interesting professionals you meet.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Get Active</h2>The best way to get your mind off all those margaritas you had on the beach? Get your body moving! Check out some of our amazing VivaTech startup alumni with powerful solutions to keep yourself more active this fall.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jooks.app/fr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jooks</a>, an app that helps you discover hundreds of cities around the world while running, walking, on a bike or wheel-chair. The&nbsp;<a href="https://cyclingtourcompany.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cycling Tour Company</a>, tailor-made seminars and team building with bicycles will get your whole team outside and moving.&nbsp;<a href="https://fr.peyce.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Peyce</a>, a website that gathers all outdoor races in your area, from 5k races to obstacle courses and hiking trails. &nbsp;<h2>Digital Wellbeing</h2>With the pandemic's impact on work becoming more permanent than temporary, it's evident that hybrid work environments are here to stay. However, that extra hour of sleep you get in the morning also has its downsides. The line between work and personal life has blurred further.&nbsp;When getting back to work this year it’s important to unblur those lines and set boundaries. Schedule reminders for when to take a break. Block out time in your work calendar for personal productivity. Eliminate screen time after a particular hour.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Sustainability in Tech</h2>Tech companies across the globe are increasing their focus on how to run their businesses more sustainability. Learn how to contribute to your organization's green initiatives and make a positive impact on the environment through your work in tech.&nbsp;Propose team buildings that get everyone involved in decreasing your company’s carbon footprint such as community tree planting or creating a local drive for recycling old electronics.&nbsp;&nbsp;As we gear up for the fall season in the tech sector, let's embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with enthusiasm and determination. Our world is continuously evolving, and by staying informed, upskilling, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we can make this post-summer return to work the most exciting and productive yet. Welcome back to the tech revolution, and let's make it a season to remember. &nbsp;

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Tech Revival: Mastering the Post-Summer Return to Work

Mastering the Post-Summer Return to Work

With over 95 hours worth of talks with the leading voices in tech, it’s hard to decide what to watch from VivaTech 2023. Our VivaTech team picked their favorites to help you choose.

We welcomed over 450 speakers on our VivaTech stages a few weeks ago. From insights into climate technologies and artificial intelligence to Elon Musk’s advice for young entrepreneurs, we learned so much from the brightest minds in tech. Check out our selection of top sessions from VivaTech 2023.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/3WLDlfhfRfUKq_I7dIHZpcfPKTC1WvPkAs--KiENMI_RAl3rmxLpplTK1cIDbL0Mq01dR5v1t7dVNNo5CgD3ZWwzK2Um-79Fk1V6m_qYnVX7fNGy71wA-Hx9zwaM-6jDIOVLgFvo-8N7TMFgEa6zB5k">Jacques Attali, Yann LeCun, &amp; Nicholas Thompson. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>AI By the People, For the People?</h2>Futurologist Jacques Attali spoke about the impact of artificial intelligence and how its use can both be detrimental and beneficial to society. While Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, implored the fact that AI is intrinsically good because the goal is to make people smarter, even if “we’re missing something really big in AI still in order to reach human intelligence.” Watch the debate on AI&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/f78a83dc-4cf6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gIf_iXOnhRTVfeltn86Y65iESxStayCqC-2BU4LbTWEtfuTHLAv2fmULpZWV3v8PZFIRQoNFc7s7AfibHWLp8YcvKFlErqXRG-ONRm4REQpSOrJJe8cl5_ZM-bwKbkQa8RoejAzEjOZCmnoVdBIEU2M">Fotis Fotiadis, Samantha Gadenne, Joanna Gordon, Berta de Pablos-Barbier, &amp; Aude Guo. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Adapt to Survive: Climate Change and Food Production</h2>Climate change and demographic growth are driving the food industry to innovate. As we face a future with more frequent natural disasters, reduced crop yields, and increasingly scarce resources, it is essential that we explore innovative ways to sustainably produce food. Our speakers discussed how technology could help us balance the need for efficient food production with environmental sustainability.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/18454e55-3ac7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V5lKCSzLmOHfWc-_pAcp0n-NsB5OVXyuZy_CC5TbeaW9mJamhJcfMUX7r9TD7qAQtDRuWkhxTPaiealqjRNs0IYbpTijYueVvEo73BWDqFJB6em9xySrgERGxDlCblNqUshG1DaIFC1klPD4NFelw1k">Lara O’Reilly, Sid Odedra, &amp; Peggy Johnson. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Is the Future of Automotive in Augmented Reality?</h2>Extended Reality technologies seem to be permeating every industry these days. But when you think about XR in a vehicle, the idea of donning a headset that replaces a traditional dashboard and controls has never been considered, until now. Explore the future of automotive design without limits with Audi and Magic Leap.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/5c9784c2-4df6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RFqnckWOyCTLUshqd5iVM4A--7EjMLr_yfwRUPPcLw3VGo1WquYvrnSxXw8DmfZcjvTGqkWIvlFIvOVGLNtTbyhFcEJUrCcJC5qa31iVyVDuoY6BJfTRUjkmJNAGrOc7NCgkbwJEovWiPr8rlYqmgtY">Elon Musk. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>A Conversation with Elon Musk</h2>Our most-viewed session of VivaTech 2023. Listen to Elon Musk’s animated session about his beginnings at Paypal, the founding of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, and if he thinks his purchase of Twitter was worth it.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/7bb98fc0-98fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/REkuQNrizD20iw2bNZ0A-ycmr27bu0qXDY1-b8s_TCi0nYzmESKJ5NecxPjmLhROEclAdyrJN0W2LTXMVOVLcUyF9Z1DVTBpWdUobuUiUw4VTQvHL-oCzBKY4nP4D1emEAYJ-6Z9hnqWRA3pMLzgyM8">Pierre Côte, Françoise Baylis, Catherine Feuillet, &amp; Baldomero Alonso-Latorre. Photo credit: VivaTech&nbsp;<h2>Copy, Paste: What Can Gene Editing Do?</h2>CRISPR allows scientists to edit genes with unprecedented precision and efficiency. Our speakers dove into the ethics of this technology, how safe and reliable it actually is, and what the possible risks and benefits are for individuals and society.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/0ab2cade-4fc7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/FeupsxMd-ru3Rou2gbc6T2kni86vthFupdrUatV_D4e0cfWBUHOArupFAp-AC3vn4tTdq-lh7TdQrBDwjxlhvrlIX-4X6vmv_Ll0DOjSl22zpFg3Mx7qoTgKk0arKw8Ch3BsxtcnAHDxusF-uiswBrw">Clara Hainsdorf, Andy Yen, Nia Castelly, &amp; Julia Sieger. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Does Privacy Still Exist?</h2>Never have our lives been more reliant on digital technologies. From the rise and evolution of social media, where millions of users share details of their lives, to the blurring of public and professional spaces during the pandemic, we are constantly generating and sharing data online. Our speakers discuss best practices for maintaining privacy.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/3842e9ab-efef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/SlnxTzXM_LFwz8m2eHhwuhuQSoBQmZduytzLICfwdmXBxZR7kxxRaBTSb8d1szp-NTiEyffDaG30Q3Foi4hm74cDSsIqwhRnoOZF8VLg2di5Z_9IdZmECubA_2ZVDCmI-c74nyDsY0c_AQDO4DTwl7I">Bob Metcalfe. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Connectivity</h2>Ethernet computer networking technologies were first documented in a memo that Bob Metcalfe wrote in 1973, exactly 50 years ago. In 2023, Robert Metcalfe was awarded the Turing Award for its creation. Nicholas Thompson sat down with the inventor to discuss the effect of modern telecommunication networks.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/1e919d1a-52f6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/L1wqyOxb_iS66FAyCBKQ4JGP0umtmexZOTiRYIAgmaZb2LZdDfwmALukw5tpsSOyI18PRxBotX7Sd1HAq_WVEgHZMNtjWxgivMEezLl9VeNWzTIEhz-EDMLBN1JBoGrpacZgToMuCVayoQ4LjkSQ590">Marc Benioff &amp; Maurice Levy. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>A Conversation with Marc Benioff</h2>Salesforce Chair, CEO, and Co-founder Marc Benioff sat down with Maurice Levy to chat about his love for France, how Salesforce has become the&nbsp;world’s 3rd largest software company in the world with $35B in yearly revenue, and why he thinks that businesses can be a force for positive change in the world.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/0d3c91b4-95fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WATCH IT HERE</a>. &nbsp;Watched them all? Dive into more of our 180 sessions on topics like Deep Tech, Web3, Diversity &amp; Inclusion in Tech, Food Tech, Health Tech, Marketing, and more. Find all our sessions on video on demand&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/content/replays-list" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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Relive VivaTech 2023: Watch Top Sessions on Demand

Watch Top Sessions on Demand

Our 2023 edition broke all the records, but what happened behind the scenes to make this edition the best yet? We take you through the hidden figures of VivaTech.

<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/C-L99fkB1YzMy8Au16oCDCEDbk2zizROHtP7h8-O0NMa3KlSHic6aOjKWx4hJO_jTnjPW1rtyiUQJWddzIA-dabjyAVKKAooeo7eKBZGq0w-nLHKHhWWTdcd8CSyT3xIaMjRxfJxKu02fm30ktKSu3k">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>83,967</h2>Average number of steps for VivaTech employees over the four days of the event. There is a lot of ground to cover, from Stage One to the Impact Mile to the Bridge and ending in the Future of Sport Hall, our employees were all over the place from set up to tear down to make sure this year was the best yet.&nbsp;<hr>&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/m8683hQNDd8gt5NR6U56qxft8AHqdB8gHxzDjtcxVP-aUAYsJ93HsICaC7DcKj8qA5NoxnLgB4_GUpHhYrftGaR_59q2YXO7OuPPoru3GK85nebuzDENFM1FyJZuOwYrphQgoIRaay__JhGOUMU3q6o"><h2>12,000</h2>Number of food orders through the Sunday app. Our speedy vendors at the Food Court served up some exquisite dishes, from Banh Mi to Korean fried chicken, so attendees were fueled up for a full day of business.&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/t5vqLvS9d6Qouh7VaQNqo3jF6CqvwTA0EP44iaIae5GkmZNWAU3hG2TuLgJmVgXAh9p_2krf-wgMrktWCUaLHURBNBVXpI195B6te_RZ_NaByifjpQhB6Ypa7IqIKyRIQy22ucxHrnzanwZ1wsVMZYw">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>71,000</h2>Number of networking connections made through the VivaTech app. Attendees networks were mightily expanded thanks to the app. They could contact exhibitors, scan other attendee passes, and schedule business meetings at the Bridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nNVLZd6KziB3jOONj348R-a3PsHPiS9ulo-39UlmSkPNKsPkij9U5NOYizOEefZRCOLArcHLMg5Ui9kU9Z3GlZHHTaHZv5MN4Q04WI0wIt2oe5Wf_zExw31RgBqTMeMXBtpus7Ogun1GhhcZxGn7ZSA">Viva After Work. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>57&nbsp;</h2>Number of side events hosted around Paris. From an opening night at rue Montorgueil to cocktails on a rooftop overlooking the Arche de Triomphe, the side events were buzzing this year. Thousands of connections were made outside the Porte de Versailles walls.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xnQOFTyuzth7BfaGEoTukgbNLXBrLXwKh6Uju1VM0KNYs8tBvRFE8_CLQ3yRtyDIKRoYbAlqiqseO3c7Vi_v95P7vLFz82VKNjgjivZlCnujmKsJMeCOjHbA7V-qT0S99qs0O9h947hMPtM-d1yakvg">Pitch Studio. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>23</h2>Number of pitch sessions at the Pitch Studio. On stage were 204 participants, including startups, investors, and jury members. The Pitch Studio allows startups to take the spotlight and explain why their solutions are so innovative.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TT6Kh543Yxg5gLHdeHhLTeihiF7jnahLC33SqYSrDFgIW3nGnrG9yoO_0qmzZRTr3npVRnoxAhuZgdnTiupcUeTcCV4sPopQTS_Bveq1vdB0bG0n72KwRjBbe9wRR0kyjpATkGoO25fQDqRRKSVUWaY">Stage One. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>95</h2>The hours of sessions across our four main stages. Over 500 speakers graced our stages and spoke about a variety of topics, including Generative AI, Climate Tech, Scaling Up, and more. Check out all our sessions on demand&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/content/video-on-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> if you missed your favorite speaker!&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_R1AiCPIt6t74QyzsT9YKAtYtYLgKG0v72JrCpwgYf2et04LoyMJwvhHqJUFu5j_mjbnMDHX0SFySloABKewfBLJ6wWbhRyxdAV1Xc9egHwWhUJfMSif9CqaDAWrKbQQioE7aWdQLSxN9TZJj9UTXG8">Korean Startup Minister Lee young. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>17</h2>Number of international ministers present. From near and far, international ministers came to VivaTech to represent their countries, connect with other ecosystems, and speak about their own startup and tech programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vj3a2orfp1J5sTErngWGlxLwhtWckUVNSEcka8C6KfL8LaRhxQlK69q5tYLEgrPkrV6aoDCTT6lYIX-pp3q4-GAwOjyEwN2tW5fKCrY1hKGD7xNxEEhsuYrzM4Ap1WGFgne3gUMqzJvTlfuJuyXfwHk">Using the VivaTech app. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>39,000</h2>Amount of downloads of the VivaTech app. The ultimate event companion proved its worth over the four days of VivaTech. Attendees planned out their day of sessions, took advantage of the interactive map to find their way, and scanned badges of their new connections.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/RA48FpUx6i1WcskKc2A-kt3VokXHKS7TePzsgSv134bQLwpoyhhejAY5V8siWIdIeAZfUTeHtUeANz9mt2vTNtcPs_u_lOdEVOdQB7tWYjRdcHaXhuUHevfQFdGQyUDFYVZFqMj7PV0ee_tKDZ0mYMQ">Elon Musk. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>14,000</h2>Amount of people who watched Elon Musk’s session live online. From his success at early Paypal to the founding and development of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, and even his recent purchase of Twitter, Musk spoke about the core missions of the companies he leads in a turbulent conversation with Maurice Levy. If you missed it, watch the full session on demand&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/7bb98fc0-98fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_StPAnQ5KvS8qZuaWcRbTvSQ5IdkKNEA-r42J7REz2pwOlcxARGaeVMAH-dXXB8ZRmRBzHqBdYUzv3hCHPvF6ToWPyrMvkznReBjDKhbMoMtWXx2JTT9p_-0yJoE01A0ZTjAftG3Yv_1AQoAeoEpu-4">Explorer Tour. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>190</h2>Number of Explorer Tours taken. HUB Institute experts led groups of attendees on two-hour guided tours around the VivaTech floor to identify the key innovations shaping their industry. From the newest SaaS platforms transforming businesses to renewable energy solutions, the tours focused on the brightest startups in each sector.&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FZyv8Pk56OUGy82kZ0NG2g2-_xflboN7uVeTTJGaiaFYfnw8EtA06P86l6sgUw0TLT8mJfZ5UPUfGQKZVPC0-CV5-wyNGqNZxPnz6Pegu9Ko2IqbnIILYax6HTjCEGzGmKrypnOZBmRI9-il0lJGQcU">The Good Hack team. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>9,222</h2>Number of participants in the Good Hack. Including some special guest participants like former PSG soccer player Blaise Matuidi, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, and Co-founder of Ledger Eric Larcheveque.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Stay in Touch</h2>Can’t wait to find out how we will make the next VivaTech even more spectacular? Sign up for our newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vivatechnology.com/#QuoteSection:~:text=LET%E2%80%99S%20KEEP%20IN,NEWSLETTER" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to stay up to date on the latest developments as we approach VivaTech 2024. &nbsp;

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The Behind-the-Scene Numbers of VivaTech 2023

Behind-the-Scene Numbers of VivaTech

Our 2023 VivaTech edition came to a close June 17th. In terms of audience, speakers, content, and more it was our best edition yet.

<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/YZJ1UY2kGrta_mdiRB0TQSJQnZ-FPm5mL3dpJ1tcaPcYLgYPTL23J1oVCT4WEIiIetVifPAX1Mws0sDt-yrsjpBTkmF2qjCfm9Z0LB0aObXd_u-MURyxyg0ScbPMCffyU7ayZpFiPubXEAVZIGTv2lo">Photo credit: VivaTechWe broke all the records this year! Across the two Halls at Porte de Versailles, VivaTech was a buzzing hub for the tech and startup communities for four days. Countless connections were made, startups showcased next-gen solutions, and the stages offered endless hours of insights from the greatest in tech.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>2023 by the Numbers</h2>Our&nbsp;150,000 attendees flew in from all parts of the world, from 174 different countries to be exact!&nbsp;2,800 exhibitors showed off their solutions and initiatives.&nbsp;11,400 startups were present and had access to&nbsp;1,700 investment funds over the three B2B days of VivaTech.Online we saw record figures across the board as well.&nbsp;919 million people were reached on social networks,&nbsp;5 million viewers tuned in to the VivaTech News channel, and more than&nbsp;6 billion impressions were made on social media.Over&nbsp;450&nbsp;speakers grabbed the spotlight on our four stages, including a special conversation with Elon Musk that amassed over&nbsp;6,000 people in the Dome de Paris.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fC1AeC5rDedvfI6jxYZNa7YfIYi97K7rrhaVsycMdaqopYKIm3Rl381nFAo29t7v9g9CoIhOGcOpeU_w5fESC2pkelM5xl0QXQdFgENzM_9LQ0xg05H6c0CXM0n-yF93kGgaKHTYQYSniinReJRbeuQ">“A Conversation with Elon Musk.” Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Quotes from the Greatest</h2>With so many tech legends and innovation leaders on our stages, there were bound to be some moments of incredible insight. VivaTech’s greatest moments can be watched on demand if you missed your favorite speaker.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/content/video-on-demand">See everything on demand</a>."Life can’t be only solving problems one after the other. We need things that inspire us." – Elon Musk.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/7bb98fc0-98fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec">Watch the full conversation</a>."With diversity and inclusion, it's all about leadership engagement. If it doesn't come from the top, forget about it." – Corine de Bilbao, President of Microsoft France.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/d8ceb0b4-ceef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/how-can-we-reach-greater-diversity-in-tech-">Watch the full session</a> on ‘How Can We Reach Greater Diversity in Tech?’“Something big is happening with generative AI. It took 2 months for ChatGPT to reach a hundred million users, versus 9 months for TikTok and 2.5 years for Instagram.” – Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/b08ee9c2-4cf6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/efficient-ethical-embedded-the-new-era-powered-by-generative-ai">Watch the full session</a> on ‘Efficient, Ethical, Embedded: The New Era Powered by Generative AI’."Technology will aid our path to net zero, but the real challenge is shifting our marketing machine and transforming our mindset and culture." – Cyril Garcia, Global Head of Sustainable Services &amp; Corporate Responsibility at Capgemini.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/4002e892-cdef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/clean-atmosphere-can-we-decarbonize-earth-">Watch the full session</a> on ‘Clean Atmosphere: Can We Decarbonize Earth?’"AI's transformation of healthcare, medicine, and fundamental biology is just getting started. It will enable us to democratize things that are now really expensive." – Zoubin Ghahrama, VP of Google DeepMind.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/7334a2e5-51f6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/the-promise-of-ai">Watch the full session</a> on ‘The Promise of AI’. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/p2gypz7PI4Zs9ZI3fqvAzqOy27q2Y7CYjFDebX_6hgxQNBPjiiIS-h2AkoCaRuD59cc-GfC6E1vn5EGrQNrXLyMVVg_FukOB1LGheBy0rGU43Pg4tltWQ4CWt5_WLoQPCwiA-RMFFLvISeYS7VwOd4c">Female Founder Challenge Award ceremony. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Tech Happenings</h2>In addition to the inspiring sessions at VivaTech, we hosted our four major awards and challenges once again. Zuzanna Stamirowska, founder of French deeptech startup Pathway, the first Python framework for easily building data products, walked away as the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/821c800a-8ef9-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/female-founder-challenge">Female Founder Challenge</a> winner. Karl Andersson, from Swedish food waste scale-up Matsmart, was crowned as Europe’s&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/eeaa0dc6-fb02-ee11-907a-002248859577/next-unicorn-award-ceremony">Next Unicorn</a>. For the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/942c57eb-94fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/africatech-awards">AfricaTech Awards</a>, one startup won in each category: Kubik for Climate Tech, Curacel for FinTech, and Waspito in the Health Tech category. And on Saturday, Mateo Beacco with his startup Ida was chosen as the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/692f297c-8af9-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec">Next Startupper</a>.On June 14, SNCF Voyageurs privatized carriages on cross-border trains from four European startup hubs – Zurich, Barcelona, London, and Milan – to converge in Paris in the most environmentally friendly way. The initiative, named Tech on Tracks, included speed dating sessions and pitch contests on board each train.The Good Hack, a community brainstorming hackathon, amassed over 9,200 participants. Over four days at VivaTech, everyone worked together tackle the question: How can we bring more women into the tech ecosystem? After thousands of votes and 15 acceleration workshops, one project came out on top. "Bring school-aged girls to tech events or summer bootcamps, where they can discover the tech world." This project will be supported for one year by VivaTech and the project partners Make.org, Schoolab, and Klaxoon.After a hard day of networking, attendees gathered in the Food Court for the Viva After Work every evening. Visitors enjoyed the outdoor space with a pint, listened to live music, and extended the networking opportunities to meet with even more connections. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/DyCKTQ0s_IMEu14-ZS3cquJo99jFEeZP4F9h6ViRPAguwah2-zx0rwI3NVuMynwtd4RAqtIL1F_-4abiFFOiThfJcEePSfPjxodtmvuclBAVRUv6r43Ed2vNIuBscN1Ql8UWsBiDEIRQzI7_TjVYlYY">Startup Morfo. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>What’s Next?</h2>After an edition of breaking records, the bar is set high for next year. Rendezvous May 22 to 25, 2024 for the next edition!Save the date and pre-register for Viva Technology 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://subscribe.vivatechnology.com/savethedate">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Stay tuned for our full event recap report coming out soon! &nbsp;

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