Franck Lahaye

Yo, you gotta hear about Franck Lahaye. This guy’s the real deal, like a legit startup ninja with a crazy background. So, he jumped into the YC scene back in Summer 2017 with his company Airthium, which is all about crushing decarbonization. Basically, they’re making electric heat engines that can produce high-temp CO2-free heat, and get it cheaper than natural gas. The goal? Cut a big part of those global CO2 emissions, no bullshit, very mission-driven stuff.

Before all that, Franck’s been around the block. He’s worked in sales, project management, and strategy at some pretty solid companies like Intelsat and Meteor Trading. That’s where he built his hustle, negotiation, market expansion, the whole deal. Started out in marketing at TeamTO too, just jumping into the game. And he’s also been involved with Enomatic Southeast USA, so he’s got a taste for different industries.

What’s crazy is, if you look at his process, it’s basically a story of someone who’s always been curious, always pushing to make an impact. He didn’t just stay in one lane; he bounced around, learned the ropes, then jumped into startups with a clear mission. And that’s what makes him stand out, he’s all about solving real-world problems, big ones like climate change, not just tech for tech’s sake.

Now he’s based in Austin, TX, crushing it recruiting talent for Airthium’s mission. You can tell he’s got that entrepreneurial fire, willing to get his hands dirty, build stuff from scratch, and really make a difference. When you see someone like Franck, it hits you: this is what startups are all about. Not just about making money, but about changing the game, pushing boundaries, and actually doing something meaningful.

So yeah, Franck Lahaye is one of those guys who’s been through the trenches, knows how to hustle, and is now focused on something that could change the world. No Cap.