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In this episode of the “The Cheat Code” podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Eugène Saint-Grégoire, a lawyer specializing in fundraising and sales for tech and AI companies in France and Africa. Originally from Bangui and having grown up between the Central African Republic and Montpellier, Eugène offers us a fascinating insight into his unique career and his daring professional choices.
A professional activist...
Eugène, a Franco-Togolese national, has chosen to focus on Merger/Acquisition and corporate financing issues, with a particular interest in African and French startups. Its commitment to these sectors is not limited to the simple provision of legal services. Eugène is deeply involved in the economic development of both continents, by actively supporting innovative companies in their search for financing.
... Specialized in fundraising and international sale of tech companies
Committed to Franco-African investment, especially in Togo and Benin, Eugène explains to us how he manages to balance his consulting activity and his role as a lawyer. It reveals the challenges and opportunities of working on these two continents.
An exemplary academic career and launching its structure
Eugène Saint-Grégoire's academic career is impressive and testifies to his determination to succeed in the world of law and finance. He studied and completed his first years in prestigious institutions and firms (check out his LinkedIn profile, it's worth the visit). This high-level academic background, focusing on finance and law, has allowed him to acquire the skills necessary to effectively navigate the fields of mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. This solid academic background has provided him with essential tools to excel in his profession and to offer first-class legal advice to his clients. Everyone could expect him to join prestigious firms, but Eugène took the bold decision to launch his own structure directly. He explains to us that this choice was premeditated and how he organized his activity to succeed in this competitive field. He shares the tools and software he uses to optimize his work, including Airtable Make, and gives valuable advice to lawyers who want to follow in his footsteps.
Giving to receive: Zema Venture
Eugène has also developed an innovative platform called Zema Ventures. This free platform makes it possible to find Tech investors, buyers of Tech companies and business angel clubs (basically helping its clients with their fundraising problems). He explains to us how and why he built Zema Venture, and we analyze why it is both generous and extremely intelligent.
Listen to the episode
This episode offers a wealth of information for lawyers and legal entrepreneurs who want to innovate and expand their businesses. Eugène Saint-Grégoire embodies a new generation of lawyers, ready to use modern tools and innovative approaches to optimize their growth and that of their clients. Its Zema Ventures platform and its use of software like Make Airtable... demonstrate its commitment to integrating technology into its legal practices, thus paving the way for a new era of legal entrepreneurship.
