About Nicolas, your coach

About Nicolas, your coach
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First, let's ask AI about Nicolas !

Perplexity:

Nicolas Loeillot is a techno-entrepreneur and innovation leader with extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and the tech industry, particularly in health and insurance sectors. He has a strong international background, having spent over 15 years in Japan where he founded a pioneering AI company focused on computer vision, which was acquired by a major GAFA in 2017. Currently based in Switzerland, he works as an innovation coach for InnoSuisse, leads new business models and innovation development at CSS Insurance, and is co-founder of Tech4Eva, a FemTech acceleration program in Europe. He also serves as chairman of the board at Tokyo Interaction Center, an accelerator in Japan. His expertise spans deep learning, AI applications, startup coaching, and fostering innovation ecosystems. He has a background as an engineer with an MBA and has patented technology related to optical sensors and interactive devices. Additionally, he practices kyudo, the Japanese martial art of archery, and shares his experience around innovation and entrepreneurship through various channels.

Grok:

Nicolas Loeillot is a Swiss-French technology entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, computer vision, and digital health. With over 20 years of experience bridging Europe and Japan, he has founded startups, led corporate innovation strategies, and mentored early-stage ventures, particularly in health tech and deep technology.
Early Career and Entrepreneurship
Loeillot began his career at Accenture R&D before founding LM3Labs Corporation in Tokyo in 2003, a pioneering computer vision and machine learning lab. The company developed cloud-based deep learning solutions for Fortune 500 clients, focusing on human-machine interactions and biometrics. It was acquired by a major tech giant (referred to as a "GAFA" company, likely Google, Apple, Facebook, or Amazon) in 2017.
Since 2010, he has chaired the Tokyo Interaction Center, a private incubator in central Tokyo supporting deep tech startups.
Corporate and Innovation Roles
In 2018, Loeillot returned to Switzerland to join Groupe Mutuel, one of the country's largest health insurers, as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). In this role, he developed the company's AI and innovation strategy, accelerating deployments in healthcare and insurtech. He has since transitioned to CSS, another Swiss health insurer, where he continues similar work.
He serves as an Accredited Startup Coach for Innosuisse, Switzerland's federal innovation agency, providing strategic guidance to emerging companies.
Loeillot is co-director of Tech4Eva, a corporate partnering program by EPFL Innovation Park focused on health and longevity tech, where he mentors and invests in startups.
Thought Leadership and Public Engagements
A sought-after speaker and moderator, Loeillot has keynoted at events like the BC2 Basel Computational Biology Conference (2021), FemTech Analytics events, and the BrainFit4Life Symposium. His talks often cover AI in health, femtech, and innovation ecosystems.
He contributes to publications, including interviews on innovation at Groupe Mutuel and articles on Medium under the pseudonym "nikoroe," discussing topics like computer vision, Japanese culture (wabi-sabi), and personal interests such as kyudo (Japanese archery) and Tesla vehicles.
Personal Background
Bilingual in French and English, with fluency in Japanese, Loeillot splits time between Tokyo and Switzerland. He describes himself as a "human-centered innovator" and father of two.
Loeillot's work emphasizes ethical AI, cross-cultural innovation, and practical applications in healthcare, making him a key figure in Europe's deep tech scene.

ChatGPT

Entrepreneur & Technologist: Nicolas Loeillot is a Swiss senior technology entrepreneur and investor. tech4growth.ch+2tech4growth.ch+2
Computer Vision / AI Background: In 2003, he founded a computer vision company in Japan that worked on AI applications with major corporations in Asia and the U.S. tech4growth.ch+1
Innovation Leadership: Since 2018, he has served as the Chief Innovation Officer at Groupe Mutuel, a Swiss health insurance company. Groupe Mutuel+2analytics.dkv.global+2
Startup Incubator: He co-founded and chairs the Tokyo Interaction Center, an incubator in Tokyo for early-stage deep-tech startups. tech4growth.ch+1
FemTech Advocate: He is a co-founder and co-director of Tech4Eva, a FemTech acceleration program in Switzerland. mindmaps.aginganalytics.com
Innovation Coach / Expert: He’s been involved with Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency — first as an innovation expert (from ~2021) and more recently as an accredited startup coach. XING+1
Philosophy & Vision: In his own words (via Groupe Mutuel), he emphasizes building innovation by putting “the client at the center” using technology. Groupe Mutuel+1
Personal Interests: He has lived in Japan for many years. According to his blog, he practices kyudo (Japanese archery), values personal growth, productivity, education, and knowledge management.

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My Background

  • Engineer by training, MBA, and certified board member.
  • Early career: Accenture Research, Gartner, Nortel...
  • 2003-2017: tech entrepreneur in machine learning (computer vision), with an exit to Amazon AWS in 2017.
  • 15 years of business in Japan, with branches in Singapore, the US, and France.
  • Clients primarily in luxury, advertising, and industry.
  • Highly connected to European Family Offices (+1'800 in database) for your funding.
  • Since 2018: driving innovation in Swiss health insurance in collaboration with top institutions (EPFL, ETHZ, IDIAP, SUPSI, etc.).
  • Highly experienced in bringing health startups to reimbursement in Switzerland.
  • Specialist of B2S (Build-to-Sell strategy for fast acquisition of your startup, my record is 3 days after incorporation)
  • Launched Tech4Growth at EPFL Innovation Park to help startups build successful partnerships with corporates.
  • Co-founded Tech4Eva, a leading FemTech innovation program (tech4eva.ch).
  • Lead the Future of Health Grant, supporting digital health startups in Switzerland (future-of-health.org).
  • In the ArtTech space, I run Kultur Labs SA (kultur.art).

What I Offer

I can support you across key areas that make or break a venture:

  • Startup setup (incorporation, governance, hiring, smart growth)
  • Machine learning business strategy and roadmap
  • Go-to-market planning
  • Business model, pricing strategy and value capture
  • Strategic business development and sales
  • International expansion
  • Fundraising (especially from Family Offices, as I own a database of +1800 contacts in Europe available to his coachees)
  • Digital health reimbursement strategy
  • Navigating the Swiss healthcare system
  • ...And many other strategic or tactical topics that will move the needle for your business

Your Bonus

By working with me, you get free access to premium content on nikoroe.space/coaching — normally valued at CHF 900.-