Meet Alexandre Mars, successful serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of “Mission Possible : How to build a business for our times’’

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 From 6:30 PM To 8:00 PM Add to Calendar 2023-04-25 18:30:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 Meet Alexandre Mars, successful serial entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of “Mission Possible : How to build a business for our times’’ The French Library is excited to welcome Alexandre Mars, successful French CEO and philanthrope, for a presentation of his book, “Mission Possible : How to build a business for our times’’. French Library, 53 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA America/New_York

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The French Library is excited to welcome Alexandre Mars, successful serial French entrepreneur, philanthropist for a presentation of his new book, “Mission Possible : How to build a business for our times’’.

Is entrepreneurship the path for everyone? No. But can anyone, no matter where they come from, become a successful entrepreneur if they choose to? According to Alexandre Mars, the answer is a resounding yes. In Mission Possible, Alexandre Mars gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to become an entrepreneur, and one who does good along the way. He will share the tricks of the trade he learned over his career building companies and the perspective from today’s top entrepreneurial minds behind the iPhone, Spotify, Pinterest, Too Good To Go, Headspace....

The interview will be followed by a Q&A with a book selling/signing and a glass of wine.

In person event in English.

This event is presented in conjunction with the French American Chamber of Commerce of New England (FACCNE).

Member

$15

Non-member

$20

FACCNE member only

$15

About Alexandre Mars

Alexandre Mars began his career as an entrepreneur at the age of 17. Since then, he has successfully launched and sold several tech companies in Europe and the United States. In 2014, he created Epic, a global foundation that seeks to empower and protect children, youth and our planet. Alexandre Mars is also the Founder & CEO of Blisce, an investment firm committed to investing differently (Spotify, Pinterest, Headspace Health, Too Good To Go, and Brut.)

About the book

This book shows hopeful entrepreneurs how to lay solid foundations for success and build a business for tomorrow, with the important reminder that if money is the ultimate goal, you risk missing out on true fulfilment and happiness. Achieving success AND a higher mission is always possible. “Mission Possible : How to Build a Business for Our Times” was published by Nicholas Brealey Publishing (Hachette) on 10 November 2022 in the UK and 17 January 2023 in the US.

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