Laurent Philonenko is Managing Partner at DeepTech Group, where he leads efforts to help deeptech startups transform cutting-edge innovation into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions. Drawing on decades of C-level experience in technology and customer experience, Laurent serves as a trusted advisor to founders navigating complex go-to-market, product, and M&A strategies.

As an executive advisor, Laurent has guided several startups to successful outcomes, including strategic acquisitions by industry leaders such as Munich Re, NiCE, and Dialpad. His impact spans sectors from customer experience to cybersecurity and AI, where he helps early-stage ventures align differentiated technology with real-world enterprise use cases.

Previously, Laurent held leadership roles as CEO of Genesys and Servion, CTO and SVP at Cisco and Avaya, and Senior VP at Alcatel. His track record includes doubling revenues in contact center divisions, growing a UC business to $100M from scratch, and leading multi-billion-dollar restructuring and M&A initiatives.

At DeepTech Group, Laurent focuses on bridging the gap between breakthrough innovation and commercial viability. Startups benefit from his extensive industry network and ability to open doors to top-tier enterprise clients, while corporations gain access to pre-vetted emerging technologies that solve real operational challenges.