Ravy Truchot
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Ravy Truchot | |
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| Born | June 2, 1972 |
| Title | Entrepreneur, Owner & Investor in Technology, Digital, Lifestyle and Sport Industries |
Ravy Truchot is a French entrepreneur and investor in technology, digital, lifestyle, and sports industries.[1] He oversees operations in the US, Europe, and Africa.[2] Truchot is most famous for having co-founded Gleeden, an extra-marital dating website for married and unfaithful people.[3]
After gaining valuable experience at Amadeus, Microsoft, and various technology startups, he founded his first startup, SkyRecon, in 2003. SkyRecon Systems[4] and its flagship product, Stormshield, became global leaders in endpoint protection platforms. The company successfully raised $12 million and was later acquired by Airbus Group in 2009.[5]
Entrepreneurship Ventures
Following SkyRecon, Ravy Truchot ventured into diverse entrepreneurial pursuits. He founded Blackdivine,[6] managing a portfolio of brands, including Touchvibes,[7] WeAreReputation, UGotAWish, ToysLegend,[8] CheckHimOut,[9] StyleRecovery,[10] Gleeden,[11][12] and more. His ventures extend into industries such as hospitality with the Ritz-Carlton hotels or food with projects like JustEgg[13] or Fraiche.
Football and Youth Development
In 2014, he established Strive Football Group to combine his entrepreneurial acumen with a passion for football and youth development. Through Strive Football Group, he collaborated with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to establish academies across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean Islands. Key initiatives include:
- The International Center of European Football (ICEF): Founded in 2014, ICEF has campuses worldwide, focusing on the training and development of young talents. ICEF is based in Miami, Evian (France), and Saly,(Senegal).
- PSG Academy North America: Established in 2015, PSG Academy North America operates in multiple locations.
- PSG Academy Senegal based in Saly[14] and Dakar.
- PSG Academy Pro Greater Geneva based in Evian (France).