Julien Brissonneau
About Julien Brissonneau
Julien Brissonneau is the Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Ledger Investing, where he has worked since 2016. He also serves as a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund and has a background in finance and engineering, with degrees from HEC Paris and Arts et Métiers ParisTech.
Work at Ledger Investing
Julien Brissonneau serves as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Ledger Investing, a position he has held since 2016. He has played a significant role in the company's development, particularly in its efforts to create a scalable technology platform designed to securitize over $1 trillion of insurance risks. Under his leadership, Ledger Investing participated in Y Combinator’s Winter 2017 batch, which contributed to its growth and visibility in the industry. Additionally, he has been instrumental in securing financing from prominent Silicon Valley investors.
Current Role at Pioneer Fund
Since 2018, Julien Brissonneau has worked as a Venture Partner at Pioneer Fund, located in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this role, he focuses on identifying and supporting innovative startups, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and technology. His involvement with Pioneer Fund complements his work at Ledger Investing, allowing him to engage with a broader network of entrepreneurs and investors.
Previous Experience in Finance and Technology
Julien Brissonneau has a diverse background in finance and technology. He worked at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as an FX Structuring professional from 2013 to 2014 in New York. Additionally, he served as a Bid Manager at Thales Group for one year, from 2015 to 2016, in Orange County, California. His experience also includes a brief tenure as an Alumnus at Y Combinator in 2017, where he gained insights into startup dynamics in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background
Julien Brissonneau holds multiple degrees in engineering and finance. He studied Industrial Engineering at Arts et Métiers ParisTech - École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers, earning an Engineer’s Degree. He also completed a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Finance at HEC Paris. Furthermore, he obtained another Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida, where he also worked as a Research Assistant in the Mechanical & Aerospace department from 2010 to 2012.