Alexandre Rigaud
| Alexandre Rigaud | |
|---|---|
| Born | France |
| 🏳️ Nationality | French |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, Academic, Blockchain Expert |
| Known for | STEP (FitWin), Pockero |
| 🌐 Website | alexandrerigaud.com |
Alexandre Rigaud is a French entrepreneur, academic, and technology professional. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of STEP, the company behind the fitness application FitWin,[1] and a lecturer in blockchain and digital innovation at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.[2]
Early career
Before becoming an entrepreneur, Rigaud’s early career involved various roles in IT and digital innovation. He was an active participant in regional startup programs, including Startup Weekend Ras Al Khaimah in 2017,[3][4] and Ford’s Inaugural entrepreneurship Academy in Dubai in 2018.[5][6]
Entrepreneurship
Rigaud has founded and co-founded several digital ventures. In 2019 he launched Pockero, a blockchain-based application focused on sustainable consumption and digital goods.[7][8]
In 2018 he co-founded STEP, a technology company developing health and fitness platforms. Its flagship product, FitWin, is a mobile application that uses gamification to motivate users through competitions and rewards.[1][9]
Academic work
Rigaud teaches blockchain and digital innovation at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi.[2] His research and teaching focus on the applications of blockchain in sustainable development and the circular economy.
Public speaking
He has spoken at entrepreneurship and technology events in the Middle East, including TopCEO and Google MENA conferences.[1][10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Entrepreneur Spotlight: Alexandre Rigaud, CEO & Co-Founder of STEP". Bizpreneur Middle East. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Silva, Pia (21 June 2021). "5 Ways to Be a Positive Force for Change Even When Your Circle of Influence Feels Small". Forbes. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Startup Weekend RAK". Wamda. 2017-09-18. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "54 hours challenge to build 8 startups in Ras Al Khaimah". Wamda. 2017-10-02. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Ford's Inaugural Entrepreneurship Academy Searching For Brightest Tech-Minded Startups In Dubai". Magnitt. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Ford's Inaugural Entrepreneurship Academy Focusing on Future Transport in Dubai". Ford Media Center. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Apps for Good sur Blockchain : Pockero débarque en France". Umanz (in français). 1 February 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Alex Rigaud : la nouvelle app Pockero sauvera-t-elle le monde ?". Le Petit Journal (in français). 28 February 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "New fitness application FitWin to motivate UAE's people". Dubai Chronicle. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "5 Ways to Be a Positive Force for Change Even When Your Circle of Influence Feels Small". Entrepreneur. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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