Cedric Maloux

Serial technical entrepreneur and product builder with an AI/engineering foundation: trained in computer science with a focus on AI, Cedric has founded and led multiple product-focused startups since the 1990s (notably AllPeers and Geewa) and continues to ship consumer and utility products such as Poker Stack and Corkscrew. cedricmaloux+3

Established accelerator leader and mentor in Central Europe: since 2013 he has run and mentored at StartupYard, helping more than a hundred startups scale, refine business models and raise follow‑on funding, positioning him as a go‑to mentor for early-stage founders in CEE. startupyard+1

Ecosystem builder and French–Czech bridge: he co-leads La French Tech Prague and serves as a Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France, roles that combine entrepreneurship, public diplomacy, and community-building to connect French and Czech tech ecosystems. journalgeneraldeleurope+1

Advisor and board contributor to startups across Europe: he holds advisor/board positions (for example Gjirafa) and has a track record of hands-on advising on product/market fit, fundraising and scale for early-stage teams. gjirafalab+1

Practical maker of AI and creative projects: beyond advising, he experiments with generative AI and creative works (e.g., an AI-generated short movie) and produces electronic music, showing a blend of technical curiosity and creative output. cedricmaloux