Vladimir Bertrand

Head of Strategy, Chief of Staff @ BLING

Country

United States

City

Miami

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Strategic Planning, Strategy, Partner Relationship Management, Written Communication, Attention to Detail, French, English, Public Affairs, Marketing, Venture Capital, Early-stage Startups, FinTech, Start-up Environment, Microsoft Excel, Business Strategy, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Customer Service

Experience

Head of Strategy, Chief of Staff

BLING

2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

BLING is the only all-inclusive, transparently priced, and comprehensive banking product (account, debit card, instant & regular transfers, card top-ups) in France. I lead the Company's strategy, investor relations and collaboration with our key banking and payments partners.

Principal

Secocha Ventures

2020-1 - 2022-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

I led the firm's investment process, from sourcing to due diligence, transaction execution and portfolio support. I developed our firm's practice and network in Europe, with a particular focus on the Paris ecosystem. Extremely proud to have sourced and led the following investments for the firm: Brigit, Ollie, Highlight, BLING, Jour, Opal, Feels, Bunches, Pager, and more.

Associate

Secocha Ventures

2018-5 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Associate

Family Office of Christophe Navarre

2017-10 - 2018-5 · 8 mos

I managed the family office's venture practice, structuring deal-flow and evaluation processes. We focused on investments in Europe and the US, and led Vivino's Series-C financing. I observed several board meetings.

Associate

Three Crowns LLP

2015-8 - 2017-9 · 2 yrs 2 mos

London, United Kingdom

I represented large energy and financial corporations in complex and high-stakes international disputes.

Marketing Assistant

Moët Hennessy

2012-4 - 2013-11 · 1 yr 8 mos

Melbourne, Australia

I helped launch the Company's first e-commerce website, with research, market analysis and copywriting. I also contributed to several marketing-driven assessments of sports partnerships and new SKU launches.

Public Affairs Intern

Moët Hennessy

2011-3 - 2011-8 · 6 mos

Paris Area, France

Our team represented the Company in several regulatory and industry forums and shared our perspective on several key strategic issues, including: protection of geographical indications, anti-counterfeiting, and market access.