JF ***ier
Education
Harvard Business School (1994 - 1996)
- Degree: MBA
- Field of Study: Unknown Field
- Description: Ranked #1 negotiator among 800+. Winning team of Marketing Simulation. Professor Assistant for Finance, Marketing, and Data Decision & Negotiation I & II
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (1987 - 1990)
- Degree: BA in Business Administration
- Field of Study: Finance & Marketing majors
- Description: Summa Cum Laude, first in graduating class. Elected to the Business Administration Department Board; Nominated by Faculty to the Academic Committee; elected VP Academic Affairs of the Student Association. Taught second-year finance; awarded 3 excellence prizes and grants, including Highest Distinction.
Skills:
Start-ups, Venture Capital, Mergers, Business Strategy
Work Experience:
Founder & CEO at Startup Genome
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2014-06 to Present
- Description: Having advised the strategy and action plans of more than 100 clients across 38 countries to date, Startup Genome is the world-leading policy advisory and research firm for public and private agencies committed to accelerating the success of their startup ecosystem. Our mission and impact are rooted in more than a decade of independent research with data on over a million companies across 150 cities.
Chairman at Apexe Global Inc.
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Duration: 2021-07 to 2024-05
- Description: Apexe Global is the premier mentorship and global commercialization program for scaleups, building the skills and global business network of local executives so they become global category leaders; in addition to supporting corporate innovation, acceleration and incubation programs all over the world.
Co-Founder at Exit Reality VR
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2016-06 to 2020-06
- Description: Exit brings VR to the masses and creating a new segment: Augmented Spaces. It now dominates the market of Virtual Reality delivery infrastructure for enterprise, location-based entertainment such as Family Entertainment Centers, and retail, delighting consumers with the highest quality experiences. Virtual Reality Anywhere For Everyone.
Senior Advisor & Angel Investor at LimeSpot
- Location:
- Duration: 2018-04 to 2019-12
- Description: Limespot multiplies eCommerce sales with the most powerful, AI platform for eCommerce. It combines the latest AI technologies and data from the web and thousands of stores to give small and large stores the competitive advantage that previously only Amazon's scale could achieve.
CFO & COO at Compass
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Duration: 2013-07 to 2017-03
- Description: Acquired by Sage and became their corporate AI group. Compass is the #1 data network for e-commerce merchants, tech companies and startup ecosystems. It delivers tailored benchmarks and recommendations based on the #1 data asset of real-time, Saas-connected business performance data.
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
No meaningful employment gaps are evident. The candidate has a cohesive track in tech/venture ecosystem roles with overlapping engagements, and an MBA from a top school supports the career path.
Industry consistency is generally solid in tech and startup ecosystems, but includes diverging domains (VR, AI eCommerce, policy advisory). This breadth is valuable for leadership roles but introduces some domain variation.
Tenure stability shows long-running founder role alongside multiple concurrent engagements, which is common for serial entrepreneurs but may raise questions about full-time focus for traditional corporate leadership tracks.
Education aligns strongly with career in entrepreneurship, strategy, and tech leadership; Harvard Business School credential supports senior leadership potential in US and global markets.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Scale-up Technology Company97% fit
Proven founder/CEO experience, global ecosystem insight, and ability to drive strategy, fundraising, and growth across multiple markets align directly with CEO responsibilities in growth-stage tech firms.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) / Chief Growth Officer (CGO) – Tech Platform92% fit
Strong strategic planning, market expansion, and experience bridging policy, research, and product growth; fits senior executive strategy or growth leadership roles.
Managing Director / General Partner – Early-Stage Venture Capital89% fit
Extensive exposure to venture ecosystems, angel investing, and global startup networks; well-suited for leading a fund’s scouting, due diligence, and portfolio development.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Global SaaS / Tech Company86% fit
Operational leadership across finance, operations, and international expansion; aligns with experience as CFO/COO and scaling startups.
Head of Global Partnerships / International Business Development – Enterprise Tech82% fit
Leveraged global network and cross-market execution to build partnerships and scale ecosystems; suitable for senior business development or alliance leadership.
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