Jeanne-Elise M. Heydecker, Founder & CEO
The Architect of Scale
Jeanne doesn’t just build companies; she engineers them for exponential growth and high-value exits. With a career spanning from the invention of the “pop-up window” at Lycos to orchestrating massive scale-ups in the international staffing and tech sectors, she has mastered the art of transforming raw potential into market dominance.
The Strategy of Growth
Jeanne-Elise specializes in the “Zero to One” and the “Scale to Exit.” Her track record includes:
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Rapid Scaling: At iPlace, she grew the workforce from 129 to over 800+ employees, while simultaneously slashing attrition from 72% to 24% through gamified performance management and automated systems.
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High-Value Exits: Played pivotal roles in the growth and subsequent acquisitions of Telekol (Nokia, $56M) and MicroE Systems (GSI Group, $54M).
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Capital Acquisition: Secured $10M from Intel Capital for 123Greetings, restructuring the organization to drive a successful IPO on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Innovation & Recognition
A visionary technologist and marketer, Jeanne has been at the forefront of digital evolution. Whether she is designing custom intranets, launching global e-commerce platforms, or winning Webby Awards for large-scale digital transformations, her work is consistently recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and Fast Company.
The Bottom Line
From building physical office annexes 24% under budget to increasing client satisfaction by 78%, Jeanne-Elise operates at the intersection of operational efficiency and creative disruption. She builds the systems, the brands, and the leadership teams that allow companies to not just compete, but lead.