Summary
Henri Francois is a versatile technology entrepreneur and restructuring specialist based in Austin, Texas, who blends hands-on software engineering with strategic business leadership. Over roughly a decade in tech, he’s co-founded and led ventures such as Wink Coffee and Cafex Group while delivering consulting and restructuring work at Vitalforce Capital, including rebuilding web presence and migrating to AWS. He previously co-founded Birdie Today, a computer-vision startup that helped golfers improve their swings and earned a spot in Jason Calacanis’s accelerator with early investment. His career spans roles from merchandising at ZoeBakes to formal software training at Prime Digital Academy, reflecting a bold transition from cosmetology to software engineering. Henri’s early exposure to tech and storytelling-driven products informs a passion for consumer-focused software that scales across platforms. Based in Austin, he brings entrepreneurial grit, cloud-savvy engineering, and a track record of turning ambitious ideas into practical, auditable solutions.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Cosmetology License, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor, Cosmetology License, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor at Aveda
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at Prime Digital Academy