Le BUSINESS CACHÉ des GRANDES ÉCOLES ? - Benjamin Hautin et Dorian Zerroudi (TradeTalk #9)

Also available as a podcast here 👇 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... /////////////////////////////// They went from a simple Snapchat account to a Media and Tech Group with 12 brands, over 50 partner companies and top universities, 15 employees, and a turnover exceeding one million euros! In this new episode of TradeTalk, we interviewed Benjamin and Dorian, founders of the elevenact Group (Mister Prépa, Planète Grandes Écoles, Objectif AST, Trainy.co...). They shared their experiences choosing to launch their own businesses while studying at emlyon and Sciences Po Paris, as well as insights into the world of elite French business schools. Their message: Students, take the plunge! On the agenda: ✅ The elevenact Group: creation, business model, strategy, a typical day in the life of an entrepreneur, cash management, ambitions... ✅ Their experience with student entrepreneurship: advantages, disadvantages, support from their schools... ✅ Discussions about elite French business schools: rankings, preparation, competition... And much more! Thanks again to both of you for this great exchange! 🙏 💬 We'd love your feedback! This talk is for you, so please share your thoughts and questions so we can create the best possible format. ////////////////////////////// 💡 Still struggling to envision your future? Unsure what you'll truly enjoy? Want a clear vision of your career path in business school? At Trade, we can help you. Book your appointment here 👇 https://calendly.com/borisravaud-cons... ///////////////////////////////// Chapters 00:00: Teaser 02:20: Intro 05:08: Guest Introductions 16:10: 10 Minutes True/False 22:37: The Origins of Mister Prépa and the Group 26:04: Their Relationship with Credit 27:09: The Importance of Making Your School Profitable 34:56: Dorian: From a Provincial Prep School to the Top 5 37:05: The Meeting of the Two Founders 40:22: Content Creation: How They Made a Difference 42:17: Mister Prépa: From the Snapchat Account In Business 50:59: The influence of the Elevenact group on the Grandes Écoles (elite French higher education institutions) 51:53: Competition: good or bad thing? 54:44: Elevenact: free content for preparatory class students 1:00:58: Trainy 1:05:48: The Business Explodes: creating a Grande École ecosystem 1:11:58: Their profit investment strategy 1:14:06: The Group's organizational strategy: knowing how to delegate 1:15:46: Entrepreneurship: advantages and disadvantages 1:23:30: Working hours and work-life balance 1:27:05: Entrepreneurship: truly free? 1:29:49: how to get started? 1:31:05: Student Entrepreneurship: Advantages and Disadvantages 1:37:17: Their Salaries and Compensation Strategy 1:40:08: The Ambitions of the Elevenact Group 1:43:18: Trainy 1:47:59: The Elevenact Business Model 1:51:09: NexGen Partners 1:52:55: MamaPapilles 1:55:00: Outro