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🗓️ 4 January 2021
⏱️ 17 minutes
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Founder and CEO of Amilia, one of Quebec’s fastest-growing tech companies. Providing the first activity-based eCommerce SaaS solution to organizations all over North America, he has made it his mission to help administrators streamline their day-to-day tasks to allow them to focus on growth and prosperity.
A passionate entrepreneur and former venture capitalist, Francois has over 30 years of experience investing in early-stage software and internet companies. His expertise in evaluating investment opportunities, negotiating deals, and supporting companies in their development gives him a unique perspective and distinctive voice in the fast-paced Canadian startup community. Francois is also a tireless worker who is constantly looking to stay ahead of the software development curve and stand out as a visionary in the industry.
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0:00.0 | So 2019, we did around 7 million of revenue. |
0:04.4 | This year, we were on a run rate of 12, but because of COVID, we'll be around 8. |
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