François Fillette

François Fillette is the CEO and Co-founder of Akimbo, a company he established in 2018 that specializes in transforming sales methodologies through training, coaching, and consulting. Akimbo operates primarily in the B2B sector, focusing on enhancing sales performance by leveraging modern techniques, automation, and data analytics.1

Background and Experience

Before founding Akimbo, Fillette was actively involved in various entrepreneurial ventures and held leadership roles in organizations related to sales and technology. His educational background includes being a member of the HEC Automotive Club, which is part of one of Europe's leading business schools.2

Current Role

As CEO, he leads a team dedicated to redefining sales as a science rather than just an art. Under his leadership, Akimbo has trained over 1,500 sales professionals and partnered with more than 250 startups.1 In addition to his role at Akimbo, Fillette is also an investor in several companies, including Better Angle and Topo.io.34

Personal Interests

Fillette has a keen interest in wine tasting, being a member of a wine club known as Grand Cru.2 His professional focus remains on enhancing sales practices through innovative approaches and community engagement within the tech startup ecosystem.