Emilien Sanchez
About Emilien Sanchez
Emilien Sanchez is a co-founder of Whaly, a company he joined in 2021 after co-founding Bugyard and working in various roles in product management and project management. He focuses on enhancing user experience through innovative technologies and advocates for agile methodologies in business.
Work at Whaly
Emilien Sanchez serves as Co-Founder at Whaly, a company that is part of the Y Combinator S21 batch. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing user and customer experience through innovative technologies. Whaly focuses on creating a user-friendly, integrated data platform that addresses the needs of its customers.
Previous Experience
Before joining Whaly, Emilien Sanchez co-founded Bugyard, where he worked from 2014 to 2018. He also held the role of Product Manager at mediarithmics from 2017 to 2021, focusing on product development and customer success. His career includes positions at Schneider Electric, where he served as Innovation & Incubation Project Manager and PMO Assistant, as well as a Junior Project Manager at SIG in Geneva.
Education and Expertise
Emilien Sanchez has a strong educational background in engineering and management. He earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his studies with a Mastère Spécialisé in Management Information Systems at Grenoble Ecole de Management from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he participated in the Y Combinator S21 program in 2021, which provided him with insights into startup development.
Professional Focus
Emilien Sanchez focuses on improving user and customer experiences through the adoption of new technologies. He advocates for iterative management frameworks such as lean startup and agile methodologies to enhance business efficiency. His belief in the transformative power of technology shapes his approach to preparing businesses for future success.
Involvement in the Startup Ecosystem
Emilien Sanchez has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem since at least 2020. His work includes creating data advertising platforms for major media and e-commerce companies in France. He has also contributed to discussions on business intelligence and data-driven culture through articles he has written.