Étienne Krieger

Étienne Krieger, a graduate of HEC and a doctor in management sciences from Paris-Dauphine University, is a Professor at HEC School of Management, HEC Paris. As founder and former director of the HEC Start-Up Institute, he specializes in training and supporting business creators and SME managers. He also co-founded the Academy of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and serves as president of Club Challenge +, a network of innovative business leaders.

• Current roles: Professor at HEC Paris, co-founder of multiple tech companies
• Leadership: Phitrust Impact Investors' investment committee member

His research focuses on innovation, trust, and financing for young businesses, with a particular emphasis on transitioning traditional enterprises to startups. He directs the 'Steering Tools' collection at NetPME, developing software for business creation and project management.

He has actively advised technology companies, including HEC incubator alumni and Télécom Sud Paris startups. His work spans business creation tools, venture capital dynamics, and strategic management for emerging enterprises.