Philippe Dewost
Operating Partner @C4 Ventures
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WORK HISTORY
Operating Partner @C4 Ventures
Operating Partner at C4 Ventures, a European venture capital fund founded by Pascal Cagni, focusing on smart hardware, future of commerce and digital infrastructure.I support the portfolio and investment team on:– Assessing technology, product and ecosystem fit for new investments– Advising founders on go‑to‑market, partnerships and corporate development– Bringing my operator experience (Orange, Wanadoo, VINCI, public programs) into boardroom discussions
EDUCATION
Ecole normale supérieure
Master of Science - MS, Ultrasonic Acoustics
Collège des Ingénieurs
Master of Business Administration - MBA, MBA
Télécom Paris
Post Graduate - Corps des Telecom, Networks
Lycée Sainte-Geneviève
Preparatory Classes, Science
French Navy - Marine Nationale
Navigation Officer
IMM leadership program
IMM Alumnum and Speaker, MultiMedia, Networks, Content and Services
SKILLS
ABOUT PHILIPPE DEWOST
I build and scale technology stories that matter – in startups, corporates, public programs and on stage. From co‑founding Wanadoo and helping millions of Europeans come online, to architecting La French Tech and deploying a €2Bn VC initiative, my work has always sat at the crossroads of innovation, policy and mass adoption.Over the past 25+ years I have combined a dual track: startup CEO (Cambridge imaging company acquired by Apple, whose technology now powers photo experiences used billions of times), senior executive roles at Orange and VINCI, and leadership of large‑scale higher education with EPITA, one of Europe’s leading computer science engineering schools.Today, I advise CEOs, boards and investors on how to navigate deep tech, AI and digital infrastructure with clarity, and I speak regularly to executive and institutional audiences in Europe and beyond. My French best‑seller “De Mémoire Vive” retraces 30 years of high tech through stories that make complex topics accessible to non‑specialists, from ministers to students.What people tend to ask me for:– Clear narratives that align technical reality, strategy and regulation– Executive‑level keynotes on AI, digital sovereignty and infrastructure– Strategic reviews of innovation portfolios, ecosystems and public–private programs– Support in building bridges between startups, large corporates and public bodiesIf you are a CEO, board member, regulator or VC and want to stress‑test a strategy, design a program or craft a keynote that your audience will actually remember, let’s talk: philippe [at] dewost [dot] com · phileos.eu
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