Michel De Troché-Strategic Innovation & Venture Development · AI-Enabled Innovation · Industrial & Emerging Technologies
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Experience
Co-Founder · Innovation & Development
MT-B Association
- Independent innovation initiative combining technology, human needs, territorial knowledge and sustainability.
- Developed AGIUS (AI-enabled psychosocial support), Points de Paix (mapped wellbeing audio practices) and Des Éléments, a multilingual digital ecosystem for cultural heritage, nature and mapping with an AI assistant.
- Conducted field-based work with participants from diverse cultural backgrounds to identify needs and shape practical initiatives.
- Engaged with the Swiss innovation ecosystem through Innosuisse Innovation Mentorship.
Co-Founder & Development Director
Kavaca Industrial
Project closed as an ethical choice following the invasion of Ukraine.
- Nanotechnology-based protection of industrial surfaces in aggressive environments — solutions for energy, oil, metallurgy, railways and transportation.
- Finalist, SteelTech Accelerator and Enel Group Innovation Accelerator (Italy); delivered a pilot project in Uzbekistan protecting surfaces at a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- SteelTech Accelerator: implemented three industrial projects in metallurgy, achieving more than 2× equipment lifetime improvement and 40% EBITDA improvement.
Head of Scaling / Development
Aqua Brand
- Supervised the scaling department at a company specializing in autonomous lighting and dynamic water-light installations.
- Coordinated development and scaling of technology and product solutions.
IT Team Leader · Digital Consultant · Project Manager
IT & Digital Projects
- Developed and supported IT and digital solutions across own projects and client work, including Danone, Honda and Infiniti, coordinating technical delivery with business requirements.
Mountain Rescue & Alpine Specialist
Mountain Rescue & Professional Sport
- Master of Sport of Ukraine — honorary title, lifetime
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Food and Beverage, Arts and Crafts, Energy, and Transportation.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Research and Development, and Strategy.
Summary
Interdisciplinary innovation professional and entrepreneur with experience across industrial technology, nanotechnology, IT and digital projects, product development, venture development and AI-enabled innovation. Co-founder and development leader of technology ventures, taking projects from concept through pilots, industrial implementation and scaling. Currently developing AI-enabled and human-centered innovation initiatives in Switzerland through MT-B Association.
Skills
- Strategic Innovation
- Venture Development
- Industrial Innovation
- Nanotechnology
- Ai-Enabled Innovation
- Technology Commercialization
- Product Development & Scaling
- Digital & It Projects
- Cross-Disciplinary & Systems Thinking
Languages
Education
State University
Computer Science · Ukraine
Regional Diploma · Mining & Energy
Certifications & licenses
SteelTech Accelerator Certificate
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Michel speaks the following languages: Russian (Native), Ukrainian (Native), English (Advanced).
Michel has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Michel has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Michel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michel would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder · Innovation & Development, Co-Founder & Development Director, Head of Scaling / Development.
Michel's most recent position is Co-Founder · Innovation & Development at MT-B Association.
In recent years, Michel has worked for MT-B Association, Kavaca Industrial, and Aqua Brand.
Michel is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Food and Beverage. Michel also has some experience in Arts and Crafts, Energy, and Transportation.
Michel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development. Michel also has some experience in Operations, Research and Development, and Strategy.
Michel has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts, Energy, and Transportation.
Michel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Operations, and Research and Development.
Michel attended State University for Computer Science.
Michel has 1 certificate: SteelTech Accelerator Certificate.
Michel is immediately available for suitable projects.
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