Isabelle Andrieu
Isabelle Andrieu is an experienced entrepreneur and investor in startups. She co-founded Translated in 1999, an internet-based translation service with over 50,000 customers, where she serves as COO specializing in localization operations. She is also the first citizen of Pi Campus, a startup district in Rome, with 13 investments in her portfolio. Isabelle is known for her expertise in enhancing the work environment and talent acquisition for startups.
What we learnt
Isabelle Andrieu believes that a company's impact is the overall effect it has on people's lives, including employees, customers, and the world at large. To her, sustainability is a crucial aspect of impact, and her company has taken concrete steps towards achieving it. For example, they built a water mill two years ago to produce their own energy, which also helps reduce their environmental impact. Furthermore, they have opened a venture fund for startups that use artificial intelligence, prioritizing those that have a positive impact on the world.
Isabelle also understands the importance of treating employees well to have a positive impact. Her company provides an excellent working environment with greenery, the latest technology, and amenities like massages and healthy food. They also create a sense of community among employees to ensure their well-being. Isabelle is committed to making her company more diverse and inclusive and involving future generations in impact decisions.
Apart from this, Isabelle has a broader vision for her company. She wants to create wealth and leave a positive imprint on the territory, hoping that her children will continue her legacy. Isabelle believes that through pro bono projects related to sustainability and the environment, her company can make a difference in the world and leave a lasting impact.
Key quotes
‘One thing that may be shocking is that I see the people who work with me as my children. I feel a sense of responsibility towards these people and a legacy to leave behind. As a founder, I approach them as a good parent. When you have decisions to make, what impact will these decisions have on the people you talk to, right?’
‘For me it's important to do what one does to make an impact in this world and try to involve people and help them discover their potential and make them understand how they can make an impact, leaving the world in a better state than when they entered it.’
‘On the legacy, on your deathbed have no remorse for not doing what you had to do and try to do good around you, seeking happiness.’