Meet Techstars Boston Managing Director Clement Cazalot

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Clement Cazalot is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, now Managing Director of Techstars Boston, which is the #1 Global Tech Accelerator with $80 Billion in value created. His latest company, docTrackr, recognized as one of the most innovative cybersecurity players, was acquired by Intralinks (NYSE:IL), and deployed to 99% of the Fortune 1000 within a couple of years, securing some of the world’s most sensitive data. A Boston resident, Cazalot is originally from the south of France. He’s now become one of Boston’s most prominent startup mentors.

You’ll find our pre-podcast Q&A below. You can listen to our BSU podcast discussion with Cazalot on any of your favorite audio platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud). Enjoy.

You grew up in the south of France. Where exactly? Montpellier

How would you sum up your childhood? Sunny

Who most inspired your career in entrepreneurship? First Boss

What led you to Boston? Techstars

What do you love most about Boston? People

Who’s been the most inspiring figure in your life? Father

What’s category of innovation most interests you right now? AI

How would you sum up the mission of TechStars Boston? #givefirst

What’s a current challenge you’re facing either in life or at TechStars? Time

What is your biggest passion in life outside technology and entrepreneurship? Books

Where is your favorite place you’ve traveled outside of France and the U.S.? — China? Mexico?

What problem facing the world would you most like to see solved? Climate

What’s an initiative you want more people to pay attention to? — https://www.elevateyouthoutdoors.org/ Young folks education in general