Julien Lancha

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ABOUT JULIEN LANCHA

Julien Lancha is the Co-Founder and former Chief Customer Officer of Advizzo, now part of the Calisen Group following its acquisition in May 2023. He also holds several Non-Executive and advisory roles, supporting startups and innovation ecosystems across the UK, US, and Europe.Overall Skills and Experience – Advizzo- Deep sector expertise across the energy and water industries in the UK, Europe, the US, and international markets- Specialized knowledge in customer engagement, user experience (UX), and behavioral sciences, applying design thinking and data-driven insights to drive measurable behavioral change- Proven startup executive with a strong record of leading and scaling cross-functional teams across product, sales, and operations- Achieved a successful exit — Advizzo was acquired by Calisen Group in May 2023- Track record in business execution, driving strategic growth and operational excellence through multiple investment rounds- Extensive international business development experience, leading go-to-market strategies, enterprise sales, and full P&L ownership for a high-growth SaaS venture- Deep expertise in SaaS and cleantech technologies, with strong understanding of current market trends, including AI and ML applications for water and energy efficiency- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, fostering strong partnerships with clients, investors, and internal stakeholders- Recognized leadership and strategic thinking, with a focus on problem-solving, innovation, and long-term impact- Comprehensive knowledge of financial, technical, and economic principles, applied to sustainable business growth- Experienced in resource management, talent recruitment, and organizational culture building, cultivating motivated and mission-driven teams- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks across multiple regions (UK, EU, US, UAE, Australia, NZ), ensuring compliance in energy and water programs- Proven experience leading a venture-backed startup from inception to exit within the cleantech sector- Hands-on product management expertise, from ideation to market launch of SaaS cloud platforms with recurring-revenue models- Experienced in venture fundraising, successfully securing multi-million-pound investments from institutional investors and VCs- Strong grasp of corporate finance, business strategy, and operations management.