Bernard Louvat

Bernard Louvat is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of TERA, a sustainability-focused e-commerce startup based in Santa Monica, California. With a career spanning over three decades, Louvat has extensive experience in various tech-related fields, including SaaS messaging, AI and robotics software, online marketplaces, consumer internet, and retail.

Professional Background

Louvat has founded and led multiple successful ventures:

• TERA: His current venture, founded in September 2019, is building a Vertical SaaS platform to promote healthy and sustainable foods and consumer products.1
• TouchCommerce: He was the Founder, President & CEO from 2004 to 2016. The company was acquired by Nuance Communications (now Microsoft).1
• Evolution Robotics: Co-founder and CEO from 2001 to 2004, later acquired by iRobot (now Amazon).1
• Bizbuyer.com: Founder and CEO from 1998 to 2001, acquired by General Electric (GE).1

Education and Early Career

• MBA from Harvard Business School
• BS in Business Administration and Management from HEC Paris
• Started his career as a consultant at Bain & Company
• Worked as a Marketing Manager at Lancome UK (L'Oreal)

Notable Achievements

• Raised over $100 million in venture capital funding from prominent investors.
• Received the LAVA Award for best Software M&A exit in Southern California in 2016 for TouchCommerce.1
• Served in leadership roles at companies like Nuance Communications, Office Depot, and The Walt Disney Company.1

Bernard Louvat is known for his expertise in entrepreneurship, business strategy, e-commerce, and consumer engagement. He is particularly passionate about creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly business practices.