Jean Baptiste Coger
About Jean Baptiste Coger
Jean Baptiste Coger is the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Plato, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in aerospace engineering and design, with experience in various roles including IT consulting and product design.
Work at Plato
Jean Baptiste Coger serves as Co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) at Plato, a role he has held since 2018. He leads customer success and operations, focusing on relationship building as a critical factor in the company's success. Coger played a significant role in the company's acquisition by Coda, where he emphasized enhancing engineering excellence. He also organized the Elevate 2023 event for Plato, contributing to the company's community engagement and outreach efforts.
Current Role at Coda
In addition to his responsibilities at Plato, Jean Baptiste Coger has been working at Coda as a builder since 2024. This role allows him to leverage his experience in product development and operations within a hybrid work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Jean Baptiste Coger holds a Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from ISAE Supaero, where he studied from 2008 to 2013. He also studied Industrial and Product Design at the Umeå Institute of Design from 2011 to 2012, earning an IDI. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product development and engineering.
Background and Early Career
Before co-founding Plato, Jean Baptiste Coger gained experience as an IT Consultant at Solucom in 2014 for three months in the Paris region. He also interned with the Cockpit Design Team at Eurocopter in 2013 for six months. His early career experiences contributed to his skill set in technology and product design.
Y Combinator and Startup Development
Jean Baptiste Coger participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2016 cohort, which was crucial for the founding of Plato. His acceptance into NUMA Paris, a startup accelerator, further supported the early development of the company, providing valuable resources and mentorship during its formative stages.