Our passion : bringing deeptech startups from 0 to 1

PhD Consulting is your build-up partner for deeptech innovative companies. We act as a sparring CEO to develop winning strategies and define clear, actionable roadmaps. From securing funding and crafting tailored organizational structures to onboarding talent and forging early partnerships, our hands-on approach covers every critical aspect of growth. Our expertise is built around three core pillars:

• Strategic Positioning: Crafting clear and compelling market strategies that set you apart.

• Execution Excellence: Designing roadmaps, securing funding, structuring organizations, and attracting top talent.

• Partnerships & Early Deals: Connecting you with key partners and securing the foundational deals that accelerate success.

In today’s competitive landscape, startups and SMEs require a clear and precise strategic direction to stand out and succeed. At PhD Consulting, we serve as your on-demand sparring CEO—bringing deep industry insights and a hands-on approach to refining your strategy.

We work with you to develop and fine-tune every facet of your strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and a distinct market position. This includes:

• Vision, Mission & Ambition: Establishing your purpose and setting bold, achievable goals.

• Identifying Unmet Needs & Unique Value Proposition: Uncovering market gaps and articulating what sets you apart to achieve product-market fit.

• Competitive Analysis & Differentiation: Analyzing competitors to carve out a niche where your uniqueness shines.

• Market Research & Business Modeling: Deep-diving into market trends to craft a business model that resonates.

Innovative companies must do more than just develop breakthrough ideas—they need flawless execution. At PhD Consulting, we help you build a robust operational framework that drives sustainable growth.

Our Execution Framework:

• Execution Roadmap Design: Develop a clear, actionable roadmap that transforms your vision into a series of achievable milestones and operational goals.

• Organizational Structuring, Attracting Top Talents, Building Trust: Build the right foundation for innovation by structuring your organizational chart effectively and attract top talents for maximum efficiency and building trust.

• Securing Tailored Funding Solutions: From identifying the right financing sources (grants, equity) to crafting compelling investment narratives, we help you securing funding that aligns with your objectives.

Strategic alliances and early-stage deals can be game-changers. At PhD Consulting, we help you forge connections that not only lend credibility but also drive market traction.

Our approach includes:

• Identifying Strategic Allies: We begin by pinpointing potential partners whose expertise and market presence align with your vision. By understanding your unique value proposition, we identify the allies best positioned to amplify your reach.

• Crafting Compelling Value Propositions: A successful partnership starts with a compelling narrative. We work together to articulate a clear, persuasive value proposition that resonates with prospective partners and highlights the mutual benefits of collaboration.

• Securing Foundational Deals: Early-stage deals set the stage for long-term growth. From initial agreements to strategic alliances, we secure deals that provide the foundational momentum needed to accelerate your success.

PhD Consulting was founded by Pierre Bauër, who blends high-level business and scientific expertise with extensive field experience to empower innovative companies in navigating complex challenges. A graduate of ESPCI, École Polytechnique, and ENS (Paris), he holds a PhD in Physics from Sorbonne University and an MBA from the Collège des Ingénieurs. His diverse career spans both public and private sectors—from multinational corporations and SMEs to dynamic startups—with roles that have been equally operational and strategic.

Pierre began his career in the innovation departments at organizations such as Olympus (focusing on acoustic waves for non-destructive testing) and Withings (e-health and electronics) before conducting fundamental biophysics research on atherosclerosis and developing diagnostic solutions in oncology. Following his PhD and MBA, he transitioned into strategic human resources, organizational management, and talent development at a leading CAC 40 energy company. He later assumed strategic and commercial leadership at Abbelight, a deeptech firm where he managed complex sales, and directed groundbreaking medical research projects as an intrapreneur/COO in collaboration with companies and hospitals.

An entrepreneur at heart, Pierre is the CEO and co-founder of Plantibodies—an award-winning biotech startup recognized at HEC Paris for its innovative approach. Under his leadership, Plantibodies has successfully raised funds, developed a unique drug delivery platform for colon-targeted oral biologics, secured intellectual property, and established key industrial partnerships.

Today, Pierre also shares his knowledge as a lecturer in strategy and innovation at esteemed institutions such as the Sorbonne, Assas, and ESCP. His unique blend of business acumen and deeptech expertise, combined with his practical experience and robust network of industry partners, gives him a holistic and pragmatic view of the innovation ecosystem—enabling him to craft and execute strategies that effectively address the challenges faced by deeptech companies.