Jean-David Chamboredon

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Member of the Board of Advisors at Polytechnique Ventures

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Overview

Jean-David Chamboredon is the CEO and co-founder of ISAI, a prominent French venture capital fund backed by tech entrepreneurs. A graduate of École Polytechnique, he is a seasoned VC with a track record including BlaBlaCar and 360learning. Colleagues praise his talent and entrepreneurial spirit, noting his ability to deliver results.

Outside of his professional life, Jean-David is described in his official biography as a "repentant heavy smoker" and a "plodding yet assiduous golfer. " This suggests a dedicated approach to his personal interests and hobbies, balancing his demanding career with leisure activities.

He was the unintentional instigator and later the spokesperson for the "Mouvement des Pigeons, " a movement of over 75, 000 entrepreneurs protesting a new tax law in 2012.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

ROI Conscious

Judgemental

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

French Tech Ecosystem
As a co-founder and former co-president of France Digitale, he is a key lobbyist and a prominent public voice shaping the French startup and VC landscape.
Venture Capital Cycles
Frequently provides public commentary on market dynamics, including the recent recalibration of valuations and the need for more selective, long-term investment strategies.
Entrepreneurial Advocacy
Famously acted as the spokesperson for the "Pigeons" movement, successfully protesting a tax law that could have negatively impacted French entrepreneurs and investment.

Media Appearances

Episode 70 – Jean‑David Chamboredon – CEO of ISAI Gestion (Bienvenue au Capital). Featured in Bienvenue au Capital (Apple Podcasts)

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#AperoTalk avec Jean‑David Chamboredon – VC & CEO ISAI Gestion. Featured in AperoTalk (YouTube)

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CEO d'ISAI et membre fondateur de France Digitale. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

1-2021
Member of the Board of Advisors at Polytechnique Ventures
1-2016 - 12-2019
Co-President at France Digitale
1-2014 - 12-2015
Vice President at France Digitale
7-2012 - 6-2023
Founding Member & Board Member at France Digitale
1-2010
Chief Executive Officer at ISAI Gestion

Education

9-1982 - 8-1985
Education details unavailable from École Polytechnique
1980 - 1982
Maths-sup & spé M' from Lycée Sainte-Geneviève

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Exp : 38 Location : Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France Job Level : Leadership Designation : Member of the Board of Advisors at Polytechnique Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Jean-David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jean-David is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jean-David

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jean-David move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jean-David take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Jean-David

Personality Compatibility


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