# Hela Atmani

> Hela Atmani is the Co-founder and CEO of PaLM AI, with a background in consulting and entrepreneurship.

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**Hela Atmani** is a Tunisian-born French entrepreneur and business executive who currently serves as the Co-founder and CEO of [PaLM AI](https://iq.wiki/wiki/palm-ai). She has established herself as a leader in the technology and consulting sectors with extensive experience in management consulting and entrepreneurship.  [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q) [[3]](#cite-id-l2aCD2tpnT)

## Overview

Hela Atmani has built a career spanning technology entrepreneurship and management consulting. Based in Paris, France, she leads [PaLM AI](https://iq.wiki/wiki/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]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)[[2]](#cite-id-LNU8BunyMG)

## 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]](#cite-id-LNU8BunyMG)

## Professional Experience

### Entrepreneurial Ventures
- **Co-founder and CEO at PaLM AI** (2021-present)
Leading this technology company focused on artificial intelligence applications [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **Founder and CEO at Expanders** (2018-present)
Founded and leads this business venture [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)

### Consulting Career
- **Senior Manager in Operational Excellence at EY** (2013-2017)
Led operational excellence initiatives for clients [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **Senior Consultant in Process and Project Management - Business Consulting at EY** (2011-2013)
Provided consulting services in business process optimization and project management [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **Consultant in Process and Project Management at Oresys** (2008-2011)
Delivered consulting services focused on process improvement and project management methodologies [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)

## 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]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **Member at Hub France IA** (2022-present)
Participates in this French artificial intelligence industry group [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **NextGen Entrepreneur Member at AmCham France** (2019-present)
Active in the American Chamber of Commerce in France's entrepreneurship network [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **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]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)
- **Digital Reverse Mentor - Woman network at PWN Paris** (2019)
Served as a mentor in this professional women's network [[1]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q)

## 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]](#cite-id-HK2CdgPx1q) [[2]](#cite-id-LNU8BunyMG)