Chris O'Brien

5 days ago | tnecd.com | Chris O'Brien |Nokian Tyres

When Amber Yeager moved to southeast Tennessee from Mississippi in 2018, she left behind more than a state – she left her entire support system. Five years later, in August 2023, recently divorced and raising two kids alone, she found herself overwhelmed and unsure of what came next. Then came a well-known Scandinavian tire manufacturer called Nokian Tyres in Dayton, Tennessee. “I had become a single mother, and I had to have a job that was going to be able to take care of my kids,” Yeager said.

6 days ago | frenchtechjournal.com | Chris O'Brien

🗞️ Paris-based Cathay Innovation has closed a €1 billion fund, its largest to date, aimed at investing in startups using AI to transform key industries like healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. The firm plans to back companies at Series A and B stages, with a global focus but strong European roots. Cathay’s thesis centers on “AI convergence,” the idea that multiple disruptive technologies will combine to accelerate industry-wide transformation.

6 days ago | frenchtechjournal.com | Chris O'Brien

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1 week ago | frenchtechjournal.com | Chris O'Brien

When Yuhki Yamashita joined Figma six years ago, the collaborative design platform was already transforming how teams create digital products. But nothing could have prepared the Chief Product Officer for the whirlwind of change that generative AI would bring to his industry—and the radical rethinking it would demand of Figma's entire approach to product development.

1 week ago | frenchtechjournal.com | Chris O'Brien

Want to reach an audience of more than 30,000 readers each month? The French Tech Journal is the leading English-language media platform covering France's dynamic tech ecosystem. With 31,000 + engaged readers across key global markets and consistently high engagement rates, our sponsorships provide unparalleled access to decision-makers in French tech. 👋 Welcome to our weekly recap of the big news + funding in the French tech ecosystem this week.