Born and raised in Paris, France, Jerome, head of Business Development at a blockchain firm in infrastructure for Web3 decentralized application (DAPP), had a simple idea from an early age: to live abroad and establish his own company. He has a master's in management and international strategy from the Sorbonne University. He embarked on a journey to explore China, where he's done business in wine and sports. Fluent in French, English, and Chinese, he's passionate about new cultures and ideas, particularly nurturing interests in entrepreneurship, finance, and sociology. He has a brown belt in Jiu-jitsu and is working on black. Approachable and laid-back, offering him a piece of chocolate or pecan pie will readily spark engaging discussions on a myriad of topics for hours on end!
Do you need to be ruthless to reach the top? Wh...
Do you need to be ruthless to reach the top? What does it really take to succeed in today’s fast-paced, hyper-competitive world? Is kindness a weakness or a hidden strength in business? Can you build something meaningful and still stay true to your values, or does climbing the ladder always come with compromises? In this discussion, we’ll explore the tension between ethics and ambition, and ask ourselves what kind of person we need to become to achieve the goals we set. It’s a conversation for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, corporate life, or creative industries, where the pressure to “win” can come at the cost of personal relationships, mental health, or authenticity._x000D_
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The discussion will be hosted by Jerome, currently head of business development at a major firm and someone who’s also launched and led multiple businesses of his own. With his experience on both sides, startup hustle and corporate growth, he’ll guide us through real-life stories, dilemmas, and choices that test character and drive. Together, we’ll ask: Does success really demand ruthlessness?_x000D_
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要达到顶峰,是否必须无情?在今天这个快速变化、竞争激烈的世界中,真正的成功需要什么?善良是弱点还是商业中的隐藏力量?你可以建立有意义的事业,并保持忠于自己的价值观吗,还是攀登职场阶梯总是伴随妥协?在这次讨论中,我们将探讨伦理与雄心之间的张力,思考要实现我们设定的目标,我们需要成为怎样的人。这是为那些正在经历创业、企业生活或创意行业的你准备的对话,因为“成功”的压力常常以牺牲个人关系、心理健康或真实性为代价。_x000D_
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此次讨论由Jerome主办,他目前是某大公司的业务拓展负责人,并且自己也曾创办并领导过多个公司。凭借他在创业和公司成长两方面的经验,他将带领我们通过一些真实的故事、困境和考验性格和驱动力的选择。我们将一起思考:成功真的需要无情吗?