Emilie Pons
About Emilie Pons
Emilie Pons is a Chargée de Partenariats et Projets d'Innovation at Inria Bordeaux, where she facilitates collaboration between startups and research teams. With a background in market research and project management across various industries, she has extensive experience in promoting technological entrepreneurship.
Work at Inria
Emilie Pons currently holds the position of Chargée de partenariats et projets d'innovation at Inria Bordeaux since 2018. In this role, she facilitates collaboration between startups and Inria's research teams, focusing on overcoming technological barriers in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. She provides operational support, funding, and access to Inria's network for entrepreneurial projects through the Inria Startup Studio. Additionally, she analyzes and leads industrial partnership opportunities for technology transfer, contributing to the advancement of innovation in the region.
Previous Employment Experience
Emilie Pons has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Demand Planner at J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG for five months in 2016. From 2006 to 2013, she served as Marketing & Communication Manager at NORDAM, focusing on the OEM & MRO Market across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, she was the Head of Market Research at Capital High Tech from 2017 to 2018. Her earlier roles include Project Manager and Lecturer at INSEEC, as well as Market Research Analyst positions at Sanofi Pasteur, Crédit du Nord, and Crédit Agricole.
Education and Expertise
Emilie Pons has a strong educational foundation in economics and data science. She studied Econometrics and Quantitative Economics at Université de la Méditerranée, earning a four-year university degree from 1996 to 2000. She further pursued a Master's degree in Statistics and Data Science at Université Lumière (Lyon II) from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, she completed courses in Webmarketing at Cegos from 2013 to 2014 and achieved a certification in Big Data & Marketing Automation from OpenClassrooms.
Teaching Experience
Emilie Pons has extensive teaching experience at INSEEC, where she served as a Lecturer in B2B Marketing and Quantitative Market Research from 2014 to 2018. During this period, she contributed to the MSc & MBA programs, sharing her knowledge and expertise in marketing and research methodologies with students. Her role as an educator complements her professional experience in market research and innovation management.
Engagement in Technological Entrepreneurship
Emilie Pons actively engages with local ecosystems to promote technological entrepreneurship opportunities at Inria. She plays a key role in connecting startups with research teams, facilitating innovation, and fostering collaboration. Her efforts are aimed at enhancing the entrepreneurial landscape in Nouvelle Aquitaine, supporting the growth of technology-driven initiatives.