Joséphine Deresse
About Joséphine Deresse
Joséphine Deresse is a Ventures Associate and Corporate Innovation Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she focuses on managing corporate relationships and sourcing startups for retail innovation. She has a strong background in finance and has held various roles in private equity and program management across notable organizations in France and the UK.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Joséphine Deresse serves as the Ventures Associate and Corporate Innovation Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2022. In this role, she manages corporate relationships with retail partners, including PVH, Richemont, and Bacardi. Her focus is on fostering innovation and collaboration with startups. She plays a significant role in the decision-making process for investments in Plug and Play's pre-seed and seed-stage portfolio, which spans various industries globally.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Prior to her current position, Joséphine Deresse held multiple roles at Plug and Play Tech Center. She worked as a Program Manager for Retail & Sustainability for five months in 2021 and as a Program Manager for Sustainability from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she served as a Ventures Analyst from 2021 to 2022. Her experience at Plug and Play has equipped her with expertise in sourcing startups for retail topics, including omnichannel experience and in-store innovation.
Education and Academic Background
Joséphine Deresse has a strong academic background in finance and management. She studied at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, where she earned a Master's degree in Finance from 2017 to 2018 and a Master 224 (M2) in Banking & Finance from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she completed a Licence in Gestion & Management at the same university from 2014 to 2017. She also participated in an international exchange program at Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires in 2016.
Experience in Private Equity and Startup Management
Before joining Plug and Play Tech Center, Joséphine Deresse worked as a Private Equity Analyst at Bpifrance for five months in 2019. She also held the position of COO Junior Analyst - Cross Asset Sales at Societe Generale Private Banking in London for six months in 2018. Furthermore, she worked as a Startup Manager at Schoolab for six months in 2020. These roles have contributed to her expertise in corporate innovation and startup collaboration.