Hela Atmani is a Tunisian-born French entrepreneur and business executive who currently serves as the Co-founder and CEO of PaLM AI. She has established herself as a leader in the technology and consulting sectors with extensive experience in management consulting and entrepreneurship. ^{[1] [3]}

Overview

Hela Atmani has built a career spanning technology entrepreneurship and management consulting. Based in Paris, France, she leads PaLM AI while simultaneously maintaining several professional affiliations and board positions. Her professional journey reflects a transition from corporate consulting to entrepreneurship, with a focus on technology innovation and business development. Atmani's background combines technical education with business expertise, positioning her at the intersection of technology and business strategy. ^[1][2]

Education

• École des Mines de Saint-Étienne (2005–2008)
  • Engineering degree
  • Member of the Corporate Junior Association
• IAE Paris - Sorbonne Business School (2010–2012)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Management
  • Focus areas: entrepreneurship, strategy, project management, IT systems management, HR, finance, marketing, legal
• Stanford University (May–Dec 2022)
  • Machine Learning course instructed by Andrew Ng
  • Topics included artificial neural networks and machine learning algorithms
• Institut Préparatoire aux Études Scientifiques et Techniques (2003–2005)
  • Completed Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Écoles (CPGE) in scientific and technical disciplines ^[2]

Professional Experience

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Co-founder and CEO at PaLM AI (2021-present) Leading this technology company focused on artificial intelligence applications ^[1]
• Founder and CEO at Expanders (2018-present) Founded and leads this business venture ^[1]

Consulting Career

• Senior Manager in Operational Excellence at EY (2013-2017) Led operational excellence initiatives for clients ^[1]
• Senior Consultant in Process and Project Management - Business Consulting at EY (2011-2013) Provided consulting services in business process optimization and project management ^[1]
• Consultant in Process and Project Management at Oresys (2008-2011) Delivered consulting services focused on process improvement and project management methodologies ^[1]

Professional Affiliations

Atmani maintains active involvement in several professional organizations:

• Fellow SISTA EntrepreneurEs at SISTA (2022-present) Member of this organization supporting women entrepreneurs ^[1]
• Member at Hub France IA (2022-present) Participates in this French artificial intelligence industry group ^[1]
• NextGen Entrepreneur Member at AmCham France (2019-present) Active in the American Chamber of Commerce in France's entrepreneurship network ^[1]
• Co-Founder Member and Activist at Consultech France (2019-2023) Helped establish and was active in this organization at the intersection of consulting and technology ^[1]
• Digital Reverse Mentor - Woman network at PWN Paris (2019) Served as a mentor in this professional women's network ^[1]

Women in Technology and Business

Throughout her career, Atmani has shown commitment to supporting women in business and technology. Her involvement with SISTA EntrepreneurEs and her role as a Digital Reverse Mentor in the PWN Paris women's network highlight her engagement with initiatives aimed at increasing women's representation and success in these fields. ^{[1] [2]}