Next AI
Julien Billot is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as CEO of SCALE AI, Julien leads Canada's artificial intelligence supercluster aimed at revolutionizing the supply chain sector and enhancing the nation's economic standing. Julien also holds the position of CEO for NextAi and CreativeDestructionLab Montreal, alongside serving as a Board Member for the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and previously as Chairman of the Board of Sharethrough. Prior roles include President and CEO of Yellow Pages Canada and Executive Vice President of the Media Group at SoLocal Group. Julien holds degrees from prestigious institutions including École Polytechnique, Télécom Paris, and Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, and has a solid background in driving innovation and digital audience growth.
Next AI
Delivered in Montréal and Toronto, NextAI is an accelerator and founder development program for early or idea stage AI-enabled startups. NextAI is for exceptional teams and individuals from around the world who are commercializing AI research and want to build global companies.NextAI is a global innovation hub for artificial intelligence relatedventure creation and technology commercialization. We identify talented teams and individuals with ambitious ideas and leverage Canada’s leadership position in AI to provide them with the capital, mentorship, education and network to disrupt industries.NextAI teams have access to up to $200,000 in capital, world-renowned faculty and scientists, a network of Canada’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs, and access to cutting edge AI tools.