Francois L.

Francois L. is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with extensive experience in product management and startup development. Currently serving as an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund and an Angel Investor since 2021, Francois has facilitated over 30 investments through various syndicates. As Co-Founder and CEO of Staging Labs, which was acquired by Merkle Science, the focus was on enhancing cryptocurrency safety through proactive transaction monitoring. Francois also played a pivotal role at Entrepreneur First, leading the launch of its first North American office and overseeing key programs in Singapore. Previously, experience at General Assembly as a Product Management instructor and roles in product management at Holmusk, TradeGecko, and Lightspeed HQ underscore a strong background in technology and innovation. Francois holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Marketing and completed the altMBA program in 2019.