Paris Deletraz

Paris de l'Etraz, PhD

Paris de l'Etraz is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and the Managing Director of the Venture Lab at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. He has spent over 20 years in investment banking and venture capital, mainly at UBS Bank and ABN AMRO.12

Professional Experience

• Managing Director, Venture Lab, IE Business School (2011 - Present)
• Professor of Entrepreneurship, IE Business School (2009 - Present)
• Associate Dean, Blended Programs, IE Business School (2010 - Present)
• CEO, MCMS CRM Software Inc., London (2002 - 2004)
• Managing Director, M&A, ABN AMRO Bank, London (1992 - 2002)
• Vice President, M&A, UBS, New York and Zürich (1986 - 1992)
• Vice President, Venture Capital, MAG Group, New York (1984 - 1986)

Education

• PhD, Management Sciences, ESADE Business School (2004 - 2011)
• MA Computer Science, Boston University (1980 - 1984)
• BA Computer Science, Boston University (1982)

Key Achievements

• Developed and registered two patents in networking solutions (1999) and online client management communication platforms (2009)2
• Founded 5 startups in banking CRM, sports marketing, advertising, video games and renewable energy since 200212
• Teaches entrepreneurship courses in the International MBA and Executive MBA programs at IE Business School1
• Manages the Venture Lab which has accelerated over 1,500 startups with 30% becoming entrepreneurs1
• Organizes IE Venture Days internationally where startups present new venture projects1

Paris de l'Etraz is an accomplished professor, entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. He continues to research the challenges faced by highly quantitative professionals in today's organizations.12