Laura Theveniau

Laura Theveniau is a highly accomplished tech entrepreneur and data scientist who co-founded BlueCargo (YC S18), a company focused on optimizing supply chain operations and port logistics.1 As the Chief Data & Product Officer, she plays a crucial role in driving data-driven product innovation for the company.

Educational Background

Laura has an impressive educational background, including:

• Master's degree from École Polytechnique
• Studies at the University of California, Berkeley
• Engineer Economist Statistician degree from Ensae ParisTech

Her academic focus was on data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.13

Professional Experience

Before co-founding BlueCargo, Laura's career included:

• Data Scientist at GROUPE M6 and Ekimetrics
• Credit Risk Analyst at Société Générale
• Oral Examiner and Mathematics Teacher at Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche (France)
• Assistant Analyst at EDF

Founding BlueCargo

Laura co-founded BlueCargo in 2018 with Alexandra Griffon, whom she met during their studies at UC Berkeley.12 The company was born out of their shared insight into the inefficiencies of port operations and global supply chains.1 BlueCargo's mission is to provide visibility and efficiency in port terminal and drayage operations, addressing critical issues in the logistics industry.1

Achievements and Recognition

Under Laura's leadership as CPO, BlueCargo has:

• Developed a platform used by 1,200 drayage trucking companies
• Raised $11 million in funding to expand operations and technology development
• Graduated from Y Combinator, a prestigious Silicon Valley-based accelerator1

Laura's expertise in leveraging data for product development and her commitment to solving complex logistics challenges have positioned her as a notable figure in the tech and supply chain industries.1