Arbia SMITI

Arbia SMITI is a prominent serial tech entrepreneur and business leader based in the Greater Paris Metropolitan Region. She is currently serving as a Board Member at La French Tech Grand Paris, a position she has held since September 2023.1

Professional Background

Arbia SMITI is best known as the Founder and CEO of ROSALY, a fintech company she established in November 2019. ROSALY is an innovative Earned-Wage Access (EWA) solution that aims to improve employees' financial well-being. The company was awarded "Fintech of the Year 2022" and "Best HRtech solution in France 2023".1

Entrepreneurial Experience

Prior to founding ROSALY, Arbia had significant entrepreneurial experience:

• She founded and led CDM Carnet de Mode for over 8 years, from September 2010 to September 2018.1
• Her career also includes roles at major companies such as L'OREAL GROUP and TWS Group.1

Current Roles and Involvement

Aside from her position at La French Tech Grand Paris, Arbia holds several other notable roles:

• Board Member at N-SIDE (since March 2023)
• Board Member at namR (since March 2023)
• Entrepreneur In Residence at Expon Capital (since October 2018)
• Business Mentor at Techstars (since September 2019)
• Startup Mentor and Selection Committee Member at Wilco (since September 2019)
• Selection Board Member at STATION F (since March 2019)
• Ambassador for La French Tech (since January 2016)1

Recognition and Influence

Arbia SMITI has been recognized by Forbes, WIRED, and Inspiring Fifty as one of Europe's best women entrepreneurs and tech influencers. She is a regular speaker on topics such as Entrepreneurship, Marketplaces, Fintech, and Tech for Good.1

Her expertise and influence in the tech and entrepreneurship sectors make her a valuable addition to the board of La French Tech Grand Paris, where she can contribute to fostering innovation and growth in the French tech ecosystem.