Stéphane Renault
About Stéphane Renault
Stéphane Renault is a Senior Product Manager for Search & Analytics at Front, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in product management and consulting, having held various roles at notable companies and co-founding a startup focused on improving information access.
Current Role at Front
Stéphane Renault serves as the Senior Product Manager for Search & Analytics at Front since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development of innovative search solutions and analytics features. His work has significantly contributed to enhancing user experience and optimizing product performance. Renault's efforts in this position have resulted in the development of a new ranking algorithm and search index structure, which has generated over $2 million in annual recurring revenue.
Previous Experience
Renault has held various roles prior to his current position at Front. He worked at Algolia as a Product Manager for Search from 2020 to 2022, where he focused on improving search functionalities. His tenure at FABERNOVEL included roles as Head of Intelligence Content Production, Senior Analyst Consultant, Junior Project Engineer, and Project Engineer, spanning from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he served as a Product Manager at Orange and as a Partnership Coordinator at INSA de Rouen, showcasing a diverse background in product management and consulting.
Educational Background
Stéphane Renault holds a Master’s degree in Computer Sciences and Information Systems from Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Rouen, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He also participated in an academic exchange semester at Université de Montréal in 2014. In 2019, he engaged in Startup School Online, further enhancing his knowledge in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Entrepreneurial Initiatives
Renault co-founded Elgo, a startup aimed at improving information access in remote collaboration environments, which received a grant from YCombinator. He also initiated 'AI for People', a community focused on discussing AI applications, which has grown to over 500 members. His entrepreneurial ventures reflect his commitment to leveraging technology for enhanced communication and collaboration.
Contributions to AI and Corporate Learning
Stéphane Renault has made significant contributions to the fields of AI and corporate learning. He co-authored two studies on Slack and the future of corporate learning, providing insights into evolving workplace dynamics. Additionally, he initiated an AI lab in San Francisco, collaborating with over 40 executives to build strategic convictions. His efforts in these areas demonstrate his dedication to advancing knowledge and practices in technology-driven environments.