About Us

We are a different league.

At Ivy & Company, we bridge the innovation gap, helping startups scale with structure and enabling corporations and governments to move with the speed of entrepreneurs.

We’re a global team of strategists, designers, and builders.

What we do

We deliver tailored, execution-driven solutions through three core service lines

Ivy Professional

For companies and public institutions

Re-skilling teams, building leadership pipelines, and embedding transformation.

Ivy Innovate

For governments and ecosystem builders

Designing innovation strategies, incubators, accelerators, and national startup programs.

Ivy Capital

For startups and founders

Equipping early-stage ventures with the capital, structure, and strategy to scale.

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Who We Are

We are a Swiss strategy and innovation consulting firm working at the intersection of entrepreneurship, public policy, and corporate transformation. Our mission is to bridge the innovation gap, making big organizations act like startups, and startups operate like seasoned companies.

Rooted in Europe, built in the GCC, and powered by a global team.

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OUR LEADERSHIP

Gaelle Bou Abdo

CEO & Chairwoman

A serial entrepreneur and organizational development expert, Gaelle specializes in empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential. With extensive experience in consumer behavior and market research, she brings a unique blend of skills to Ivy & Company.

Paris de l'Etraz

Chief Business Development Officer

With a PhD in Emotional Intelligence from IE Business School, Paris has 20+ years of experience in investment banking and venture capital, leading Europe's largest startup accelerator. He specializes in fostering entrepreneurial growth and innovation. Paris brings decades of experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and strategic leadership.

Our Expert NETWORK

We collaborate with over 100 experts, professors, and practitioners to deliver leading-edge solutions.

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Michael Lepech

Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness

A Stanford professor, Michael directs programs focused on sustainable development and entrepreneurship, with expertise in creating impactful, globally competitive leaders.

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Mike Grandinetti

Innovation and Human-Centric Design

A seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur and professor, Mike has extensive experience in innovation, digital marketing, and human-centered design, guiding leaders to think creatively and strategically.

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Ikhlaq Sidhu

Technology and Innovation

The Chief Scientist at UC Berkeley, Ikhlaq has pioneered over 75 patents and developed technologies used by leading tech companies. He is a prominent figure in entrepreneurship and technology innovation.

Dr. Övül Sezer

Impression Management and Social Psychology

A professor at Cornell, Dr. Sezer’s research focuses on social psychology and the mistakes we make when trying to impress others, helping leaders develop authentic, impactful interactions.

Natalia Arcila Barbour

Strategic Growth, Brand and Market Strategy

A global expert in go-to-market strategy, Natalia helps scale-ups and corporates align brand, sales, and investor KPIs. She has led growth strategy across the U.S., Europe, APAC, and MENA—translating vision into measurable traction.

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Dr. Nicole Abi-Esber

Organizational Behavior Specialist

A professor at LSE with a PhD from Harvard, Dr. Abi-Esber specializes in optimizing team dynamics and empowering employees to voice their ideas, ensuring better collaboration and decision-making.

Haya AlMana

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Head of Innovation at Zain Kuwait, Haya built one of the region’s top startup accelerators and innovation campuses. She has helped founders raise over $100M and leads programs in tech, intrapreneurship, and ecosystem development.