French start-ups raised only 272 million euros in April
Without a mega tower, the ecosystem had its worst month of 2026 in terms of financing. Biotech/greentech, medtech and adtech/martech/publishers were the most prolific sectors.
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“Being normal”: the managerial skill that no one talks about
After 20 years at MSF, Jean-Baptiste summarizes what he has learned in 10 words: to be normal, stable, calm, in abnormal contexts. That’s already a lot. I subscribe to the News not to be missed The last sentence of the interview caught my full attention. “Being normal, stable, calm, in difficult and abnormal contexts is…
Hiring juniors in tech: the decision that no one made
Each arbitration is rational. The aggregate result dries up the tech pipeline without anyone intending it. Anatomy of a skill debt that AI accelerates. I subscribe to the News not to be missed Based on data-driven work from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab ADPemployment of developers aged 22 to 25 in the United States was,…
The MCP will not unify the market: it will make it operable
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) makes it possible to exploit data at an unprecedented level of granularity, much more than it seeks to unify or simplify the advertising market. I subscribe to the News not to be missed Let’s be clear: a new attempt to unify the media market is not for tomorrow, and the…
Fast-fashion law: deputies and senators agreed on a text which “will support our businesses”
An agreement provides for a financial penalty of up to 50% of the tax-free price of ultra-fast-fashion products by 2030, mainly targeting large Asian platforms. I subscribe to the News not to be missed Deputies and senators reached an agreement on Wednesday on the bill intended to stem the rise of fast fashion, of which…
We tested Gstack, the tool that promises to replace an entire team of developers
The solution automates Claude Code to simulate a complete team of engineers. Its installation presents technical challenges for beginners. The tool successfully deploys a functional application. I subscribe to the News not to be missed On paper, the Gstack promise, the open-source framework created by Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator and formerly of Palantir,…
AI for Good Global Summit: Proton VPN secures professionals from sensitive data
AI for Good Summit: Proton VPN focuses on data confidentiality and fluidity of use for professionals connected to AI. I subscribe to the News not to be missed A secure environment for demanding professional use In a context where cyber threats are increasing, ProtonVPN offers a safe space for every professional exchange. The “No Logs”…
Why waiting for your balance sheet to manage your business has become a mistake
Waiting for the annual report is no longer enough: regularly updated indicators make it possible to better manage the activity and anticipate difficulties. I subscribe to the News not to be missed For a long time, the annual report constituted the main meeting between a manager and his accountant. The documents were transmitted, the accounts…
Why marketing fundamentals resist all fads
With each new trend, marketing seems to have to reinvent itself. However, companies that succeed over the long term continue to rely on principles that stand the test of time. I subscribe to the News not to be missed Every few years, marketing seems to start from scratch. The arrival of social networks had to…
Private sector salaried employment in France fell by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2026, or 19,300 jobs lost according to INSEE
Slight drop in private salaried employment despite a rebound in growth, according to a provisional estimate from INSEE. I subscribe to the News not to be missed Private sector salaried employment in France fell very slightly in the second quarter of 2026 with 19,300 jobs lost, or -0.1%, despite a slight rebound in growth (+0.2%),…