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Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalHow Renan Devillieres from OSS Ventures Is Reinventing Manufacturing with SaaS and AIRenan Devillieres is the CEO of OSS Ventures. Renan Devillieres is a CEO who is passionate about making a positive impact on society and the environment, and who believes in using technology to drive change. Renan has a wealth of experience in areas such as manufacturing operations, SaaS, and venture capital. Timestamps 01:00 – Renan’s unconventional path from Google search to joining McKinsey. 03:00 – Transition from factory director to building a tech startup; early failures and pivots. 05:10 – Moving to San Francisco, finding product-market fit, and exiting the company. 06:30 – Renan’s “two-brain” perspective: manu...2025-05-0842 min
The Future of Supply Chain: a Dynamo Ventures PodcastReinventing Manufacturing: The Future is Local and Automated with Renen Devillieres of OSS VenturesHighlights from their conversation include:Renan’s Background and Journey to OSS Centures (0:41)OSS Ventures Overview (1:11)Venture Builder Model (4:08)Traits of Successful Founders (6:29)Key Areas for 2025 (8:27)Reshoring Manufacturing Operations (12:02)Sustainability in Supply Chains (17:59)Manufacturing Technology Implementation (21:00)Advice for Founders (22:23)The Electric Vehicle Strategy (25:31)Public Sector Funding in France (27:47)Advice for Securing Non-Dilutive Funding (28:17)Rapid Fire Segment to Close (30:20)Dynamo is a VC firm led by supply chain and mobility specialists that focus on seed-stage, enterprise startups.Find out more at: https://www.dynamo.vc/
2025-03-0531 min
Money Tree InvestingTechnological Revolution in ManufacturingRenan Devillieres discusses the currect techological revolution in manufacturing! This revolution is caused by geopolitical shifts and technological advancements, but also brings the challenges of decoupling from China, the pressing need for new factories and energy infrastructure, and the trade-offs of reshoring and more! Renan also shared insights into the role of AI-powered tools, autonomous roots, and emerging materials in shaping modern manufacturing. Today we discuss... Manufacturing is undergoing an unprecedented pace of change due to aging populations, geopolitical tensions, and technological advances. Decoupling from China is driving a reshoring trend in the West, with significant i...2025-01-171h 18
The Daily GrindS6 Episode 26: Renan Devillieres | OSS Ventures | Founder + CEO“Scale. Searching for scale is searching for greatness.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Renan Devillieres @oss_ventures! Renan is the founder and CEO of OSS Ventures. He is also an economist, who starts and invests in tech companies. He brings a unique perspective on challenges faced by modern corporations with the increasing pace of tech evolution, and the importance of sustainability relevant to VC analysts, investment managers, and senior partners of funds.
S6 Episode 26: 10/8/2024
Featuring Kelly Johnson with Special Guest Renan Devillieres @oss_ventures2024-10-0832 min
SaaS FuelRenan Devillieres - Transforming Operations: A Tech-Driven RevolutionIn today's SaaS Founder episode, we're thrilled to have Renan Devillieres, a groundbreaking entrepreneur who sold his first startup shares to investors, including Google, and now leads OSS Ventures. Renan shares his journey from economist to founder, highlighting the importance of disrupting oligopolistic markets through innovative entrepreneurship. We'll delve into how tech advancements, combined with large-scale investments, can shift markets and create significant operational improvements, particularly in energy and manufacturing sectors. Renan also emphasizes the value of self-awareness, learning from mistakes, and using investor funds efficiently.Let’s fuel your SaaS journey with insights and ins...2024-10-011h 02
TechtasticTech's Next Frontier: Operations - Renan Devillieres Discusses Industrial InnovationIn this episode, we talk to Renan Devillieres about his work with OSS Ventures and their investment in the logistics and operations sector. We discuss the critical need for innovation in this space, the role of AI, robotics, and new materials, and the potential for massive economic impact. Renan shares his insights on how technology can transform industries and solve global challenges like climate change and supply chain disruptions.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://www.oss.ventures/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/renan-devillieres/
(0:00) Renan Devillieres: Welcome and introduction
(0:18) Christian Hammer: Importance of logistics and operations
(0:45...2024-07-0516 min
The EIS Navigator95 How to build successful startups in manufacturing and operations with Renan Devillieres of OSS VenturesManufacturing and operations is an area that has been much neglected by venture capital, but has plenty of issues that can be address. Renan Devillieres of venture builder OSS Ventures focuses on this space, with distinct methods and successful results. In this episode we discuss how he goes about creating successful new businesses, with very good results to date.In a wide ranging discussion, Renan discusses:what is venture buildingthe process for finding pain points in factorieshow Renan characterises different operations why there is still so much low hanging fruit in this areawhat sorts of manufacturers...2024-05-141h 05
Innovation TalksThe future of manufacturing: how technology is impacting operations with Renan Devillieres In this week’s episode, we delve into the exciting intersection of technology and manufacturing operations. Discussing the future of this rapidly evolving sector, we seize the opportunity to understand how advancements in AI and software are reshaping the landscape. With riveting insights into the challenges and potential of integrating technology into manufacturing processes, we look at the theoretical and practical elements that business leaders and industry professionals should anticipate in the coming years. Our guest, Renan Devillieres, brings a wealth of knowledge from his distinguished career-spanning work with the OECD...2024-03-2538 min
Nothing VenturedRenan Devillieres: From Tesla Factories to Software Disruption | Episode 22In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Renan
Devilliers, the founder of OSS Ventures, a startup studio focused on
revolutionizing operations in organizations providing physical services.
Renan shares insights from his journey, including founding Chance, a
successful recruitment tech business, and the challenges he faced along
the way. Tune in to hear about Renan's experiences at a Tesla factory,
navigating business pivots, and the critical role of operations in the
future of industries.
⏱️ Timestamps:
02:24 - Quick Fire Round with Renan
03:17 - OSS Ventures: Venture Builder Model
04:06 - Renan's Favorite Portfolio Companies
05:05 - Wi...2024-03-2139 min
ICTPODCASTOSS Ventures Founder & CEO Renan Devillieres"More important than the machine is the machine that builds the machine." -- Renan Devillieres, CEO Renan is a global Entrepreneur who invests in and co-builds the software stack of the future of operations. They have found great success helping manufacturing firms modernize and create greater value through customized software. Renan is incredibly thoughtful. "It all starts with a deep desire to change," he demonstrates. His journey to become an entrepreneur is because of his pursuit to find the best solutions. Entrepreneurs are often not satisfied with the way things are so they take action. And...2024-03-1150 min
Private Equity Vox🟠 Hors-série IPEM Pulse - Renan Devillieres (OSS Ventures)Bienvenue dans notre Podcast Private EquiTEA ! Dans cet épisode hors-série IPEM Pulse consacré à l'IPEM 2024 à Cannes, nous prenons le pouls de l'IPEM avec plusieurs acteurs de référence de notre industrie : Conseil, GPs, Services provider...Une occasion de plonger au coeur de la communauté de l'IPEM et de découvrir avec nos invités les enjeux de notre belle industrie et les perspectives qui se dessinent pour celle-ci en 2024.Découvrez dans cet épisode le témoignage de Renan Devillieres, Fondateur & CEO d'OSS Ventures.Hébergé par Aush...2024-02-1206 min
Private Equity Vox🟠🟠 Hors-série 1 spécial IPEM 2024 - IPEM PulseBienvenue dans notre Podcast Private EquiTEA ! Dans cet épisode hors-série IPEM Pulse consacré à l'IPEM 2024 à Cannes, nous prenons le pouls de l'IPEM avec plusieurs acteurs de référence de notre industrie : Conseil, GPs, Services provider...Une occasion de plonger au coeur de la communauté de l'IPEM et de découvrir avec nos invités les enjeux de notre belle industrie et les perspectives qui se dessinent pour celle-ci en 2024.Au menu de ce florilège :➡ Guillaume Vitrich, Partner au sein du cabinet d’avocat White...2024-01-2423 min
Histoires d'Entreprises#58 – Renan Devillières, CEO et fondateur d’OSS VenturesAujourd’hui, je suis reçu par Renan Devillières, CEO et fondateur d’OSS Ventures. Renan venait de perdre l’une de ses devs stars quand nous nous sommes rencontrés. Difficile de faire une contre-offre quand OpenAI (ChatGPT) offre à votre employée un million de dollars de stocks. Cela ne lui enlevait en rien sa bonne humeur, on rigole beaucoup dans cet épisode.
OSS Ventures fait partie de ces joyeuses sociétés dites « Venture Builders ». Elle identifie des projets susceptibles de devenir des entreprises, va chercher les entrepreneurs intéressés par ces projets et monte tout : les sta...2023-11-141h 03
Business BrosTech Trends and Corporate Strategy, Paths to Positive Impact with Renan Devillieres1206 Are you ready to dive into a conversation that's all about shaping a better future for our planet and its inhabitants? Today, we have an exceptional guest who is truly passionate about social and environmental change, technology, and corporate strategy. Imagine a world where technology powers sustainability, and where corporations evolve faster than ever to meet the challenges of the modern age. Our guest today is an optimist and a doer, someone who is actively working towards creating positive change. They'll be sharing insights on how technology, innovation, and strategic thinking can make a real difference. Get ready to...2023-08-2927 min
Sales PlayersBuilding the Future of Manufacturing with SaaS with Renan Devillieres of OSS VenturesRenan Devillieres is the Founder & CEO of OSS Ventures, a Paris-based startup studio that is building & investing in the future of Manufacturing operations. Renan shares insights into the massive opportunity at hand in disrupting this vertical with SaaS. If you're interested in opportunities with OSS Ventures and it's portfolio companies, use the links in the episode notes below to connect with Renan and his team.
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Industrial IoT SpotlightEP 181 - Manufacturing Tech Venture BuildingIn this episode, we talked with Renan Devillieres, founder and CEO of OSS Ventures. OSS Ventures is a start-up studio that invests in the future of factory operations. They ideate, test, build and invest in great ideas to change the future of manufacturing. In this talk, we discussed the role of start-ups in shaping the future of manufacturing and specific areas of breakthrough in this industry. We also covered the best practices for building a new venture like opportunity identification, product-market fit validation, and recruiting a leadership team. Key Questions: ● What is the current...2023-06-2742 min
SMART IMPACTSMART IMPACT du jeudi 15 juin 2023Jeudi 15 juin 2023, SMART IMPACT reçoit Éric Defert (marin et cofondateur, Blue observer) , Renan Devillières (Président directeur général, OSS Ventures) , Jean-Marc Guillemet (Directeur des opérations, Petit Bateau) et Arianne Delmas (cofondatrice, Les Marmites Volantes)Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.2023-06-1528 min
Method to scale#35 - Lancer 15 start-ups dans l’industrie en 4 ans, c’est le défi réussi par Renan Devillières, CEO d’OSS VenturesDans ce dernier épisode on a eu le plaisir de recevoir Renan Devillières, CEO de OSS Ventures.
OSS Ventures c’est quoi ? C’est un start-up studio spécialisé dans l’industrie. Concrètement, ils aident les industriels à digitaliser leurs sites de production avec un modèle unique de création de start-ups. Et à date ils ont lancé plus de 15 start-ups pensées pour répondre aux besoins spécifiques des industriels.
OSS Ventures a été créé il y a 4 ans par 2 co-fondateurs mais ils sont déjà plus de 20 collaborateurs dans les bureaux et plus de 300 dans l’ens...2023-06-0135 min
A SEAT at THE TABLE: Conversations with Today's Top Industry LeadersWhy Startups are Leading Industry 4.0Manufacturing is getting modernised as companies look to boost process efficiencies, create more resilient supply chains - and of course reduce costs.Elon Musk redefined manufacturing through Tesla and SpaceX, where he leaned into new technologies to make his processes faster and better.The manufacturing sector is now starting to look to startups and SaaS solutions.Meet Renan Devillieres, CEO of OSS Ventures, which developes and scales technology-driven businesses in the manufacturing space.He joins us on A Seat at The Table to talk about how startups are shaping the future of m...2023-05-2819 min
The Manufacturers' NetworkSustainability and Manufacturing: How New Technologies Can Help Save the Planet with Renan DevillieresConnect with Renan DevillieresWebsite: https://www.oss.ventures/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renan-devillieres/Lisa Ryan: Hey, it's Lisa Ryan. Welcome to the Manufacturer's Network Podcast. Our guest today is Renan Devillieres. Renan is the visionary Founder and CEO of OSS Ventures, who is dedicated to shaping the future of the manufacturing sector through startups and innovative solutions. With substantial operations, SaaS, and venture capital background, Renan is an inspiring leader committed to driving sustainability and fostering adaptability in the ever-evolving industrial landscape. Renan, welcome to the show.Renan Dev...2023-05-2228 min
Silence, ça entreprend !#18 | Les idées de startups qui vont tout éclater dans l’industrie 4.0Urgence environnementale, nouvelles habitudes de consommation, concurrence grandissante…
L’innovation est plus que jamais un enjeu critique pour les industriels.
Et pourtant, rares encore sont ceux qui parviennent à déployer intégralement des solutions numériques pour améliorer leur productivité ou mettre en œuvre de nouvelles méthodes de fabrication.
Pour en comprendre les raisons et réfléchir aux opportunités qui en découlent, écoute cet épisode avec Renan Devillières, le cofondateur et CEO d’OSS Ventures.
Pour...2022-07-191h 00
IndustrialSageOSS Ventures: Renan DevillieresRenan Devillieres of OSS Ventures explains their highly-successful business model of uniting the disparate cultures of manufacturers and tech companies.
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Danny:
– Well hello and welcome to today’s IndustrialSage Executive Series interview. I am joined all the way from France. I have the CEO of OSS Ventures, Renan Devillieres. Did I get that right, Renan?
Renan:
– Excellent.
Danny:
– We practiced that many times. Sorry, my French is not that great. Thank you...2022-03-2733 min
Augmented OpsEpisode 45: The Startup Studio for ManufacturingAugmented reveals the stories behind the new era of industrial operations, where technology will restore the agility of frontline workers. In episode 45 of the podcast (@AugmentedPod), the topic is: The Startup Studio for Manufacturing. Our guest is Renan Devillieres, CEO at OSS Ventures, who is based in Paris, France.In this conversation, we talk about co-creating the software bricks manufacturers need to achieve autonomy, using a venture building strategy. We discuss exciting European digital manufacturing startups, how the Tesla way might be as influential as the Toyota production system, and much more. Augmented is...2021-09-2254 min
Industrial GrowthHow to build a strong digital environment in manufacturing business ?Avec Renan Devillieres2021-07-2036 min
The Tony Shap Method: Achieving Business Growth and MasteryEpisode 84: Renan DevillieresRenan Devillieres
OSS Ventures CEO Renan Devillieres: Start-up studio specialized in Saas solutions for manufacturing issues... Visit them: www.oss.ventures
2021-06-1515 min
SaaS DistrictIndustry 4.0, the Start-Up Studio Model & Building SaaS Solutions for Factories with Renan Devillieres | #105 SaaS Webcast [SDI]Renan is the Co-founder and CEO of OSS ventures, a French firm focused on the creation of start-ups for manufacturers. After working as an economist at the OECD and co-founder of a start-up in Brazil, he founded OSS Ventures to help manufacturers digitize their production sites.Renan is passionate about social and environmental change, technology and corporate strategy. He believes that the collective ability to deal with profound forces like climate change, technology, and the modern corps will shape the future of us humans.During this interview we cover:00:00 Contentfy, Your On-Demand Content Team (S...2021-04-2934 min
ENTREPRENEURS CAFEEp 13 : Renan Devillieres, Construire un pont entre les mondes tech et industriel Pour ce nouvel épisode, on vous emmène à la rencontre de Renan Devillieres, cofondateur et CEO de OSS ventures, spécialiste français de la création de start-up à destination des industriels.
Né à Bourges et ayant grandi dans plusieurs pays en tant que fils de militaire, Renan revient sur sa carrière qui l’a mené de responsable de production à bras droit du COO de Richemont puis à la création d’une start up au Brésil pour arriver à la création de OSS Ventures en 2018.
Profondément attaché au monde de l’industrie et à ses valeurs, Renan nous expli...2021-02-2353 min
FRENCHWEB BUSINESSComment la technologie peut contribuer à la réindustrialisation de la FranceInterview de Renan Devillières, co-fondateur d'OSS Ventures.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frenchweb-business--3299227/support.2021-02-0415 min