John Gridley

Supporting early-stage innovation (Medtech, Femtech, Deeptech, Impact) among French tech startups

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

Experienced entrepreneur and business development professional with a track record of helping US and European startups succeed and scale. Based in Paris, France, I graduated from Yale University and Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. I also mentor founders, do angel investments and write articles about startups for various publications.

Experience

  • Advisor & Partner (Medtech, Femtech, Deeptech, Impact) for French startups at Independent
    Dec 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

    Partnering with French entrepreneurs, innovators, and early-stage teams across four sectors (Medtech, Femtech, Deeptech and Impact). Activities include: – Providing strategic guidance and mentorship to founders. – Collaborating with incubators, accelerators, venture networks and angels. – Selective participation in early-stage opportunities.

  • Co-Founder, Board Member at BioSignal Group
    Mar 2004 - Present · 22 yrs 4 mos

  • CFO & Business Development, Prague, Czech Republic at Centrum Holdings
    2000 - 2004 · 4 yrs

  • Manager Corporate Finance, Prague, Czech Republic at PricewaterhouseCoopers
    1994 - 2000 · 6 yrs

  • Staff member at U.S House of Representatives, Committee on Small Business
    1989 - 1992 · 3 yrs