Joel Francois

Joel Francois is an entrepreneur and innovator who has co-founded multiple companies. He is currently the CEO and Co-founder of Helius Power, a campus recruiting platform that uses AI and messaging to help employers hire diverse and qualified candidates.1

Professional Background

Joel's entrepreneurial journey includes:

• Co-founder of Helius Power, focusing on improving diversity in hiring1
• Co-founder of KoFound.Co, a startup advisory firm established in 20172
• Founder of Francois and Associates, a local debt management firm1

Education and Achievements

• Graduate of George Westinghouse Vocational and Technical High School
• Awarded a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship in 2020 to pursue an MFA in Poetry at Syracuse University3

Interests and Expertise

Joel is passionate about:

• Innovation and progress in technology
• Improving access and opportunities in employment
• Client acquisition and resource management
• Business innovation

In his free time, Joel enjoys traveling, reading business innovation books, and has interests in cars and football.

Professional Focus

Joel's work centers on:

• Fusing AI and psychometrics to enable personality-based nursing specialties
• Removing barriers to hiring through technology1
• Exploring connections with employers, advocates, and institutions to improve access and opportunity for all1

Joel Francois is based in the Greater Boston area and continues to work on projects that combine technology with social impact, particularly in the areas of recruitment and diversity.1