Engineers and researchers committed to transforming operational engineering.
Founding Team
Leadership with complementary expertise and shared vision
Cristobal Navarro
Founder & CEO
Cristobal brings a unique blend of technical and business expertise to his role as Founder and CEO. With a background spanning data science, AI integration, and public and corporate consulting, he has built a career at the intersection of technology and strategic leadership. Before launching his own venture, Cristobal served as a Data Scientist and Actuary for the French Government, following earlier positions at the General Inspectorate of Finance and the Office of the Presidency of the Île-de-France Region. His experience across both public and private sectors has given him a deep understanding of innovation, policy, and technology-driven transformation. Cristobal holds a Master in Management from ESCP Business School and a Master's in Public Policy from Panthéon-Sorbonne University.
Maxime Degournay
Co-Founder & CTO
Maxime is a seasoned technology leader with over six years of experience at Capgemini, where he developed deep expertise in system administration, operational management, and technical coordination. His multidisciplinary background spans DevOps automation, cloud orchestration, and large-scale infrastructure management. At Capgemini, Maxime played a central role in several key projects, acting as a technical pillar and trusted architect for major clients including ENEDIS, COVEA, and EDF. As Co-Founder and CTO, he now drives the technological vision and architecture behind the company's core product.
Strategic Advisory Board
World-class advocacy and insights from rising thought leaders.
Antonella Navarro
Science and Talent Advisor
A chemical engineer by training (McGill University, B.Eng.), Antonella is pursuing a Master in Quantum Science and Technology at Columbia University. She is the host of The Quantum Revolution (TQR), a platform where she explores the future of computing with world-class experts. She brings IHMN depth and perspective and is committed to building a groundbreaking company in a moving landscape.
Adam J. De Picot
Strategy Advisor
Adam is a Franco-Australian geo-economic strategist and the Executive Director of the Mesa Institute for Global Policy. A graduate of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and the London School of Economics, he is the recipient of the 2021 Daniel Kahneman & Richard Thaler Prize in Behavioral Economics. He is the IHMN Board Member in charge of Strategic and Institutional Relations.
