"Be curious and take action!"
Romain Kirchhoff
Romain Kirchhoff, 2017 Alumnus of the Master in Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship (MTE) talks about his professional experience since he left EPFL.
In a few words, what brought you to enroll in the Master program?
The entrepreneurial side, I always wanted to launch my startup.
Can you describe your career path since you graduated from MTE?
I wrote my master thesis within a VC firm based in London about the drone industry which led me to 2.5 years in a startup overseeing drone operations. One year ago, I moved back to Switzerland to launch my own startup to take this technology further.
Do you believe your MTE Master studies helped your professional start? What was the most positive thing about your studies?
It gives a great toolset but, most importantly, EPFL taught me how to learn on the spot.
What was the best or most exciting moment of your career so far?
Doing a 3D model of a swiss municipality from a helicopter.
Do you keep in touch with your classmates and did this help you build or expand your professional network?
We keep in touch. We had a few introductions to other classmates' network and also sharing advice on startups/VC.
What advice could you give to future students interested in Management of Technology & Entrepreneurship?
Be curious and take action!
Do you have a specific memory of your EPFL years that you would like to share?
Meeting Adrien Boutrou (a fellow student) with a few MTE classmates in Dakar while he was doing his Master thesis there.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Boxing, cycling, running, flying (I hold a Private Pilot License), being outdoors, and a good beer with friends.
