Nicolas Marsaud

Entrepreneur | Investor | CEO and partner @Nenuphar Media | Scaling Businesses through Strategy, Leadership & Digital Transformation. Grit Book author. Gen AI keynote speaker. #Niaque.

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

πŸš€ Scaling businesses through strategy, leadership, and digital transformation. I am an entrepreneur and investor with a passion for building high-growth, scalable businesses. Over the past 15 years, I have founded and led multiple ventures, focusing on structuring, industrializing, and optimizing performance in the digital space. Leadership Philosophy Great companies are built on structure, vision, and grit. I believe in transformational leadership, empowering teams with clear frameworks, efficient processes, and a strong strategic foundation. Scalability is not just about growthβ€”it’s about building systems that work autonomously and efficiently while remaining human-centric. Strategic Approach My expertise lies in aligning business strategy with execution across three key pillars: βœ… Strategy & Innovation – Structuring and positioning business models for maximum impact and scalability. βœ… Marketing & Business Development – Creating customer-centric strategies that align perceived value with acquisition growth. βœ… Operational Excellence – Industrializing and optimizing performance through data-driven decision-making. Entrepreneurial Mindset Success comes from resilience, adaptability, loyalty and relentless execution. I thrive in fast-moving environments, leveraging test & learn methodologies to drive continuous growth. For me, business is about building something great with people who share vision and passion.

Experience

  • CEO & Associate at Voyage Family
    Feb 2026 - Present Β· 5 mos

  • CEO & Co-Founder at Nenuphar Media
    May 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 2 mos

    Your media has a story. We give it its next chapter. Nenuphar Media acquires travel websites created by passionate people. Our mission: preserve what makes them unique, give them a second life, and propel them toward new audiences. Human + Technology, in the service of the traveler experience.

  • COO & Associate (EXIT) at MyBoutiqueHotel
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 Β· 4 yrs

    EXIT In December 2025. Building the European leader in boutique hotel bookings Vision & Mission πŸ”Ή Establish MyBoutiqueHotel.com as the leading boutique hotel booking platform in Europe, offering a highly personalized and exclusive experience for travelers. πŸ”Ή Curate the finest boutique hotels, combining design, service, and uniqueness to meet the expectations of discerning guests. πŸ”Ή Develop a data-driven and customer-centric model, leveraging technology to enhance recommendations and user experience. Impact & Growth Strategy πŸ”Ή Scalability & Expansion – Expanded operations to 55 countries and achieved a 25x revenue growth in 3 years. πŸ”Ή User Experience Optimization – Implemented an intuitive booking journey to maximize conversion and engagement. πŸ”Ή Data & Personalization – Leveraged customer data to refine recommendations and enhance loyalty. Leadership & Management πŸ”Ή Strategic Development – Defined and executed the growth strategy at the European level. πŸ”Ή International Expansion – Structured and optimized the boutique hotel partner network. πŸ”Ή Performance & Profitability – Designed marketing and technology-driven acquisition and retention strategies for sustainable scalability.

  • Co-Founder & General Manager at Magic Office
    Sep 2017 - Dec 2025 Β· 8 yrs 4 mos

    Transforming business operations with an all-in-one SaaS solution Vision & Mission πŸ”Ή Revolutionizing business management with a scalable all-in-one SaaS platform designed for Office Managers and high-performance organizations. πŸ”Ή Centralizing key functions (Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR, Quality) into a fully integrated and scalable ecosystem. πŸ”Ή Structuring a solution that enhances efficiency, productivity, and agility in modern organizations. Impact & Digital Transformation πŸ”Ή Acceleration & Scaling – Fast-tracked two years of growth through an industrialized, data-driven approach. πŸ”Ή Product Standardization – Designed a scalable technological framework to ensure long-term product sustainability. πŸ”Ή Market Disruption – Created an innovative SaaS model tailored to the evolving needs of businesses. Leadership & Management πŸ”Ή CMO – Developed a fully integrated marketing strategy: Launched the Magic Office digital magazine to establish thought leadership in the market. Implemented a high-performance CRM and a scalable client acquisition system. πŸ”Ή Product Owner – Led product structuring and development: Designed and deployed agile product functionalities. Built and managed the product roadmap to drive structured, market-aligned growth. πŸ”Ή Sales & Business Development – Structured and industrialized the sales pipeline: Created sales and customer retention processes. Implemented a CRM system (HubSpot) and optimized deal-closing cycles. πŸ”Ή COO – Led strategic execution and operational growth: Managed marketing and technical teams to ensure alignment and efficiency. Developed strategic partnerships and optimized budget allocation for maximum profitability. Results πŸ”Ή Market Leadership – Built the leading Office Management publication in France. πŸ”Ή Product Launch & Traction – Successfully launched the Magic Office SaaS solution, acquiring multiple enterprise clients in the first year.

  • General Manager at Squark
    Jan 2020 - Mar 2023 Β· 3 yrs 3 mos

    Structuring and scaling a high-performance cloud offering Vision & Mission πŸ”Ή Developing and accelerating a sovereign, high-performance cloud solution tailored for enterprises. πŸ”Ή Positioning the company around customer experience and operational excellence. πŸ”Ή Industrializing the cloud offering to ensure scalability, efficiency, and profitability. Impact & Digital Transformation πŸ”Ή Cloud Offering Structuring & Expansion – Developed IAAS, PAAS, and Bare Metal solutions aligned with market demands. πŸ”Ή Customer Experience & Performance – Designed a seamless customer journey, improving onboarding, support, and retention. πŸ”Ή Process Standardization – Implemented ISO 14001 & ISO 27001 frameworks to enhance security and compliance. Leadership & Management πŸ”Ή CMO – Led product marketing and market positioning: Defined and structured the product catalog based on customer expectations and market trends. Implemented a data-driven acquisition strategy (SEO, SEA, inbound marketing). πŸ”Ή Sales & Business Development – Built a structured and scalable sales pipeline: Created automated lead generation processes. Developed a partner program to expand distribution and market reach. πŸ”Ή Operational & Quality Management – Strengthened internal processes for performance optimization: Launched customer feedback loops to enhance quality, cost, and delivery efficiency. Optimized production workflows to ensure cost efficiency and service reliability. Results πŸ”Ή Brand Establishment – Successfully launched Squark as a recognized cloud provider. πŸ”Ή Revenue Growth – Achieved double-digit revenue growth through an optimized acquisition and retention strategy. πŸ”Ή Market Positioning – Increased competitiveness through an innovative and scalable cloud offering.