Julien Fredonie

Julien Fredonie is a seasoned professional in strategic partnerships and corporate venturing, currently serving as the Head of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Venturing for Europe and Africa at Honda Innovations since April 2018. With expertise in climatetech and deeptech, Julien leads initiatives in corporate venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and tech partnerships. Additionally, Julien is a Board Observer at INERATEC and holds a prominent role at Honda Research Institute Europe GmbH in managing strategic venture partnerships. Julien has mentored startups through various organizations including the European Startup Prize and Rockstart, and has co-founded Tinkuy, a digital platform promoting ESG solutions. Educational qualifications include an MBA with a focus on digital business and executive education in venture capital from prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley and Harvard Business School Online.