My journey with Footbar began during my tenure at E-Cotiz, a startup incubated at Le Tremplin, the Paris City Hall's sports startup incubator. This is where I first met Loic and Sylvain, the visionary founders of Footbar. Recognizing the potential synergies, they reached out to me for guidance on the product aspect of their venture.
Initially, our collaboration was sporadic, consisting mainly of intermittent office hours. However, it soon blossomed into a more substantial freelance collaboration, with a clear need to structure the product vision to facilitate fundraising and forge promising commercial partnerships.
Upon stepping in, it was apparent that a substantial amount of groundwork was required. Not only did the product delivery need assurances, but there was also an imperative to craft a well-defined product vision that would pave the way for fruitful partnerships and fundraising opportunities
The initial phase was somewhat hampered due to a lack of consensus on the vision, which stymied the progression of feature prioritization. However, concerted efforts with the board helped foster alignment, ushering in a period of substantial growth and development
To bolster our operations, we expanded our teams, bringing on board a freelance product manager and designer. This was complemented by intensive user research tactics, encompassing interviews, surveys, and field tests, which fortified our understanding and approach
As I transition from my role at Footbar, I leave behind a well-equipped and ready-to-act team, on the cusp of launching a new product that holds the promise of redefining the football landscape.
