Pierre-Jean Hanard

Pierre-Jean Hanard is an Associate Professor (Education) at the UCL School of Management, teaching Customer Development and Lean Startup modules for the MSc Entrepreneurship program. He brings a unique blend of academic expertise and entrepreneurial experience, having co-founded a fintech startup and the first accelerator for sustainable ventures in French-speaking Switzerland. His current research focuses on entrepreneurs’ mental health and well-being as part of his PhD studies at King’s College London.

Education

• MBA (Sloan Fellow) at MIT
• BSc in Management Science from HEC School of Management - University of Liège (Belgium)
• MSc in Marketing Management from Vlerick Business School (Belgium)
• MSc in International Economics and Management from SDA Bocconi (Italy)

Research and Expertise

His academic work centers on entrepreneurship education and mental health, while his industry experience spans banking intrapreneurship at HSBC Private Bank, fintech entrepreneurship, and innovation leadership at Citi Ventures. He has served as a coach, judge, and mentor in startup competitions, including MIT Delta V/GFSA and Harvard Business School New Venture Competition.

Scientific Awards and Recognition

• Sloan Fellowship at MIT