Yann Jouanin

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Community Contributor at Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Overview

Yann Jouanin is the Director of Engineering Strategy and Transformation at TheFork, a Tripadvisor company. He specializes in driving AI and Data empowerment, leading initiatives like TheForks exclusive partnership with OpenAI. Colleagues describe him as a technically competent, motivated, and hard-working leader with an MBA from Warwick Business School.

Based in Paris, Yann demonstrates an interest in the reliability of societal structures, having shared content that questions and analyzes the French healthcare system. He combines his technical expertise with broader strategic, financial, and organizational development skills.

His team at TheFork was one of only 18 companies worldwide selected by OpenAI to launch an integrated application within ChatGPT.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Risk Tolerant

Big Vision Person

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

AI Application Ecosystems
He led TheFork's release of its ChatGPT App in Europe and closely follows the race to build the next "Superapp" ecosystem, as mentioned in his posts.
Enterprise AI Governance
As a contributor to the Model Context Protocol (MCP), he focuses on enterprise challenges like security, governance, and cataloging for large-scale AI deployment.
Strategic Tech Partnerships
He was instrumental in TheFork's selection as one of only 18 global launch partners for OpenAI's integrated ChatGPT applications, showcasing his ability to forge key alliances.

Media Appearances

Yann has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Community Contributor at Model Context Protocol (MCP)
2-2023 - 8-2023
Financial Advisor to the Board at RECIPROC-IT
8-2022
Technical Advisor to the Board at Value & Co
5-2008 - 6-2012
Teacher at IUT de Vélizy
12-2007 - 8-2009
Junior Network Engineer at BT Global Services

Education

2016 - 2019
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
2006 - 2009
Master of Science - MS from ESIEE PARIS

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Insights For Selling To Yann

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yann is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yann

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yann move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Yann take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Yann

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