Philippe Ruffin joined CEA-Leti in 2013 to set up a new startup program for aspiring entrepreneurs. Previously, he served as startup advisor at Grenoble’s public accelerator ‘Grain’ following several marketing positions in the semiconductor and smart card industries.
Taking a break from the high-tech world from 2007 to 2011, Philippe launched and developed a retail brand specialized in fair-trade food items. Philippe holds an MS degree in Information Technology from Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland.