Romain Simon
Founder at Yuki Capital
Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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Top SchoolRomain Simon is a seasoned software entrepreneur and founder focused on turning bold ideas into scalable SaaS and AI-powered media tools. As founder of Melies since 2024, he is building AI filmmaking software that transforms ideas into stunning movies. He also leads Yuki Capital as founder since 2025, signaling a strategic pivot toward funding and accelerating high-potential ventures. Previously, he was co-founder and CTO/CPO at Datananas (2014–2021) and founded Beanvest (2021–2024), building hands-on leadership in growth-stage tech. With an MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation from Skema and studies in applied mathematics, he combines business sense with technical depth and a track record of shipping products from concept to production. Based in Antibes, France, he brings entrepreneurial grit and a global perspective to fast-moving startup environments.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Copenhagen Business SchoolMathématiques appliquées, Mathématiques appliquées at Université Côte d'AzurPreparatory Classes for competitive entrance to Engineer Schools, Preparatory Classes for competitive entrance to Engineer Schools at Centre International de ValbonnePreparatory Classes for competitive entrance to Engineer School, Preparatory Classes for competitive entrance to Engineer School at Lycée Les EucalyptusMSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MSc in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Innovation at SKEMA Business SchoolBaccalauréat, S, Baccalauréat, S at Lycée Beauregard
English, Arabic, Italian, French
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Github Skills (88)
text-to-image10
dropdown10
autocomplete9
generative9
neat9
nuxt9
full-stack9
vue9
prompting9
neuroevolution8
prompt-tuning8
validation8
parse8
dall-e8
midjourney8
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
romainsimon/vue-simple-search-dropdown
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
:eight_pointed_black_star: Vue.js simple autocomplete dropdown component
Contributions:12 commits, 5 PRs, 7 pushes in 10 months
vue-jsvuedropdowneightautocomplete
romainsimon/emailvalid
Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
Contributions:26 commits, 3 PRs, 12 pushes in 3 months
validationemaildisposabletemporary-emailemail-validation
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