Frédéric Bastien

Frédéric Bastien is a Fellow at CDL-Montreal (HEC Montréal) and co-founder/Managing Partner of Amiral Ventures, a venture capital fund targeting Enterprise Tech scale-ups. He previously co-founded Mnubo, leading its acquisition by Aspen Technology, and contributes to Quebec's tech ecosystem through leadership roles in Technopolys, ENCQOR, and Hilo.

• Primary Affiliation: CDL-Montreal (HEC Montréal)
• Professional Roles: Co-founder of Amiral Ventures, former CEO of Mnubo, board member of Hilo and ENCQOR

Research Focus: Specializes in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Big Data Analytics, with a strong emphasis on enterprise applications and technology commercialization. His work bridges innovation strategy and industrial partnerships.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 E&Y Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year for Quebec

Mentorship & Advisory: Serves as a Creative Destruction Lab Fellow, NextAI mentor, and advisor to multiple startups and VC funds. He actively supports pre-seed/seed-stage tech companies and incubators.