Julie Murat
About Julie Murat
Julie Murat is a Board Member and Co-founder & COO of Bridge for Billions, where she aims to create 1 million jobs and impact 1 billion people by 2033. She has also served as a lecturer and facilitator in various entrepreneurship programs and has a strong background in international business.
Work at Bridge for Billions
Julie Murat is a co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bridge for Billions, an organization established in 2015. The organization aims to make innovation and entrepreneurship more accessible and inclusive. Under her leadership, Bridge for Billions has supported 5,000 entrepreneurs from 136 countries and has a goal to reach 100,000 entrepreneurs by 2033. Julie also serves as a board member since 2022, contributing to the strategic direction and oversight of the organization. She has played a significant role in building a network of 3,600 volunteer mentors who have provided over 50,000 hours of mentoring to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Education and Expertise
Julie Murat holds a Master's degree in International Business from ESSCA, which she completed from 2010 to 2015. She also studied at Universidad de Chile, where she earned another Master's degree in 2014. Her educational background includes a Baccalauréat ES from Lycée Fénelon Ste Marie, completed between 2007 and 2010. Additionally, she participated in an intensive Mandarin semester at ESAI in Shanghai in 2013, further enhancing her international business acumen.
Background
Julie Murat has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in entrepreneurship and business development. She has worked as a lecturer in Master in Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking at ESSCA Ecole de management from 2017 to 2021. Her experience includes facilitating hackathons and workshops focused on leadership and innovation, as well as serving as a business development professional in New Delhi, India. Julie has also interned at Fairtrade International and worked as a junior consultant in international expansion in Shanghai.
Achievements
Julie Murat aims to create 1 million jobs and indirectly impact 1 billion people through her work at Bridge for Billions by 2033. She has facilitated early-stage entrepreneurship programs in collaboration with notable organizations such as UNIDO, UNEP, the Swiss Development Agency, Visa, Argidius, and Ashoka. Her efforts in building a strong network of volunteer mentors have significantly contributed to the mentorship and support available to entrepreneurs through Bridge for Billions.
Board Membership at Snowball Effect
Julie Murat serves as a board member at Snowball Effect, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she contributes to the governance and strategic planning of the organization, leveraging her extensive experience in entrepreneurship and business development. Her involvement in Snowball Effect complements her work at Bridge for Billions, as both organizations focus on fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs.