Franck Maistre is an experienced professional with a diverse background in finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation. He is currently leading the activities of BNP Paribas' advisory and open innovation services for SMEs and mid-sized businesses. In 2015, he founded and managed the WAI Massy Saclay incubator, which was integrated into the Paris Saclay excellence ecosystem. Maistre is also a co-founder of IDiversity, a company that focuses on intelligence and neuroscience, and a speaker at TEDx events. He holds degrees in Monnaie Banque et Finance, Banque et Finance from the Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense and Psychopraticien, intelligence humaine intelligence emotionelle from Eirem. Maistre has previously worked at BNP Paribas in various settings, including structured finance, corporate banking, and retail banking, as well as in Quilvest AM and Sonacotra.