Xavier WartelleCo Founder

United States - San Francisco, California

I am a serial entrepreneur and senior executive with over 35 years of experience in launching, leading, and scaling start-ups in various sectors, including high-tech, med-tech, enterprise software, telecom, TV broadcast, and e-commerce. I have co-founded seven start-ups, four of which were acquired by global players, and have held CEO, COO, board member, angel investor, and senior executive positions in multiple organizations.

Currently, I am the co-founder and CEO of AVATAR MEDICAL, a groundbreaking company that creates patient avatars to help surgeons prepare, plan, and control the quality of their surgeries. By using virtual reality to convert MRI and CT scans into 3D avatars, we offer surgeons the best visualization experience of tumors, vessels, and muscles, aiming to foster less invasive and shorter surgeries while increasing patient safety. I am also the CEO of AFAM, a non-profit organization that develops the brand image of Arts et Métiers ParisTech in the United States and establishes strategic partnerships with universities, corporations, and foundations.

My core competencies include new business development, strategy, product marketing, funding, merger and acquisition, US growth, sales, channel development, and partnership. I have a Master of Science in Engineering from Ecole nationale supérieure d'Arts et Métiers and a management certificate from Groupe IFG. I am passionate about innovation, technology, and education, and I strive to create positive impact and value for my customers, partners, and teams.