Jerome Cathaud

Micro Algae / Coworking / Architecture

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Entrepreneur hopping between Lyon and Barcelona. Passionate about micro algae, architecture, technological innovations for a sustainable future, cooking and woodworking. Co-owner and co-manager of eChlorial, a premium micro algae specialized online boutique. Co-founder and co-owner of Espace Harmonia, an eco-responsible venue offering office space in a serene and lush environment while sharing our team's other passion : beekeeping.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & Co-Manager at Espace Harmonia
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Harmonia is the brainchild of eChlorial. The project came to fruition at the confluence of a need for premises suitable for our development, an investment opportunity, and a desire to diversify our activities. Today, Harmonia hosts several fixed tenant companies from various sectors and also accommodates numerous training groups for daily rentals. The building is a workspace that reflects us: tranquil, lush, and eco-friendly, allowing us to share our other passion, beekeeping. On-site, tenants and visitors have access to various workspaces, terraces, gardens, storage (containers), and available honey to purchase from our beehives. • Conceptualization of building plans • Responsible for managing and implementing the building's IT installations, video surveillance, and home automation • Co-management

  • Director of eCommerce & Marketing (Partner) at eChlorial
    Jan 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

    • Active monitoring of scientific news on microalgae • Vulgarization of noteworthy scientific news on microalgae and copywriting of content of interest to our client database • Identification of microalgae or microalgae-based products with high potential and management of their integration into the product range • Identification of suppliers, procurement management • International customer support • Generated +50% revenue within 2 years through implementation of new marketing initiatives • Web designed, re-architected and monitored development of new eCommerce website • Created actionable roadmap to insure company's long term growth • Monitor web and commercial analytics to gather business intelligence and act upon results • Lead company development and communication strategy

  • Consultant : Graphic design, Marketing & Web Strategy, Business Introduction at Consultant
    Jan 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 7 mos

    Partial list of clients I have had the privilege of working for : • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Pro bono work), USA • PIDC (Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp), USA • PCDC (Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corp), USA • Altiplano/Urban Koncept, USA • France - Philadelphie / Daniele Thomas Easton - Philadelphia former Honorary Consul of France, USA • Techtera, Cluster for the technical textile industry, France • CCFI Rhone-Alpes, French-Israeli Chamber of Commerce, France

  • Director U.S. Operations at NewQuest USA, Digital & eCommerce Agency
    Jan 2012 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Successfully monitored the creation of NewQuest US office and served as liaison with French HQs • Implemented successful development and marketing strategy to develop US business • Built strong network of clients and partners to ensure long term business activities • Scoped, defined, estimated, and managed budgets, specifications, and timelines • Worked closely with creative and technical team to develop and write proposals and contracts • Acted as primary interface with clients as project manager and web consultant • Lead projects (website, eCommerce, mobile, touch screen) from a UX perspective, defining functionality, navigation, and interaction models • Guided clients through key design engagements and suggested best fitted tools and technologies to their needs • Found innovative solutions within platform constraints and technical limitations • Coordinated internal teams (designers, developers, project managers) to ensure project success NewQuest USA is a full-service digital agency that uses state-of-the-art web technology to create unique websites and digital tools for a broad range of clients. We specialize in eCommerce solutions and have mastered eCommerce platforms such as PrestaShop, OS Commerce, Magento, and Shopify.

  • Marketing Consultant at Aviana Molecular Technologies, LLC
    Jun 2011 - Feb 2012 · 9 mos

    • Collected medical data to forecast effectiveness of diagnostic tool for disease prevention & cost reduction • Provided marketing and visual communication expertise • Created collateral marketing materials (Video, PowerPoint, Brochure) Aviana Molecular Technologies (AMT) is a development stage diagnostic company working on an innovative, highly sensitive, and user friendly platform technology, with an initial interest in developing a point-of-care diagnostic of infections (POC). AMT believes that its technology can detect specific infections within 15 to 20 minutes and can do so by a non-lab trained health care professional. Such rapid and efficient diagnosis of infections can help in treatment and spread of diseases.