Yvan Wibaux
About Yvan Wibaux
Yvan Wibaux is a co-founder and investor with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and leadership development. He currently co-founded Sidekicks in 2023 and has been involved with Evaneos since 2008, contributing to its growth and impact in the travel industry.
Work at Evaneos
Yvan Wibaux serves as a Co-Founder at Evaneos, a company established in 2008. Under his leadership, Evaneos has facilitated travel experiences for 600,000 travelers and successfully raised 100 million euros in funding. The company operates from Ville de Paris, Île-de-France, France, and focuses on connecting travelers with local agents to create personalized travel experiences.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Evaneos, Yvan Wibaux is currently an Investisseur and advisor at Privateaser since 2014 and at Maison Caulières since 2017. He co-founded Sidekicks in 2023, where he aims to provide innovative support to leaders. His advisory roles have spanned various companies, including uptime.ac from 2017 to 2022, and Monbanquet from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Yvan Wibaux studied at CentraleSupélec from 2003 to 2007. He later attended Formapart, where he completed a course in Facilitation in 2015. He also studied Nonviolent Communication (CNV) to enhance his leadership skills. His educational background supports his expertise in leadership and organizational development.
Background and Previous Experience
Before his current ventures, Yvan Wibaux co-founded Viatao in 2008, where he worked for 11 months. He also held a position as a Professeur at Ecole Centrale Paris from 2013 to 2023. His diverse experiences in various roles have contributed to his understanding of leadership and investment in personal development.
Philosophy on Leadership Development
Yvan Wibaux believes that investing in personal development is essential for leaders. He emphasizes that such investments help leaders overcome limitations and unlock the potential of their organizations. His approach involves engaging with coaches and entrepreneurs to support leaders at different stages of their development.