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Cedric Giorgi

Cedric Giorgi

Tech entrepreneur, community builder, and angel investor

Toulouse, France
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Joined July 2025
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Cedric Giorgi is a serial tech entrepreneur and co-founder, notably launching Sena (2024-Present) for professional networking and Cookening (2012-2015), a global marketplace for home-cooked meals that was later acquired. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his continuous pursuit of new ventures and his focus on building platforms and communities. heilbronnslushd+3
He is a prominent community builder and event organizer within the tech ecosystem, having co-founded La French Touch Conference (2014-2018), curated and hosted the Brands Track at LeWeb (2011-2015), and served as Co-editor and Event Organizer for TechCrunch France (2010-2011). He also founded the French Startupers Network in 2012, a community for over 7000 startup professionals. web2day+3
Cedric is an active angel investor with a portfolio that includes vorteX.io (2020-Present), COLORI (2020-2024), Magma App (2020-Present), Koalou (2020-Present), Biloba (2020-2023), and Kelvin (2021-2023). He was also part of the Atomico Angel Programme in 2020-2021, demonstrating his commitment to supporting early-stage startups. atomico+1
His career includes significant roles in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector, particularly at SIGFOX. He progressed from Head of Startup Relations (2014-2015) to Director of Special Projects (2015-2017) and then Director of Experience Design (2018-2019), where he led efforts to develop Sigfox as a platform and simplify network access for developers and partners. techcrunch+3
Cedric has a strong academic foundation in both engineering (Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Toulouse, 2001-2006) and marketing (Toulouse Business School, 2006-2007). He also shares his expertise as a lecturer at institutions like Toulouse Business School (2008-2018) and ISAE-SUPAERO (2024-Present), and as a mentor for startups. tbs-alumni+1

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See you soon Sigfox!

April 1, 2019

A LinkedIn Pulse article detailing his departure from Sigfox, reflecting on his achievements and outlining his future career interests and intentions to remain involved in the Toulouse ecosystem and startup world.

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What I know about IoT: Cedric Giorgi

December 1, 2016

An interview discussing insights into the Internet of Things, the importance of low-power networks, the future of connected devices, and the shift from product to service in IoT.

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Key Learnings in Failing Fund Raising

A presentation shared on Slideshare, indicating experience and insights into the challenges of fundraising for startups.

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How the Sharing Economy Creates Travel Industry Opportunities

A presentation on Slideshare discussing the impact of the sharing economy on the travel industry, likely drawing from his experience with Cookening.

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LeWeb Keynote - The biggest Impact of the Sharing Economy: Connecting Cultures

A keynote presentation from LeWeb, focusing on how the sharing economy facilitates cultural connections, a theme consistent with his work at Cookening.

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