Today, although Léo is still in a work-study program, he has the opportunity to do jobs that he is passionate about and that give meaning to his academic career.
You chose a work-study program. Why?
I had a traditional academic background: a science baccalaureate, then a technical degree in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. At the end of my technical degree, and after refining my professional ambitions, I chose to enroll Arts et Métiers , specializing in mechanics with a focus on mechatronics, fields that I am passionate about and, above all, that combine subjects that interest me.
The work-study program was an obvious choice for me. Putting theoretical elements into practice in a concrete context, whether professional or personal, suits me better. My numerous projects and my academic background have enabled me to join Flying Vision, a company specializing in robotics, where I study, design, and industrialize complete robot solutions for the non-destructive testing industry.
Student, employee, and now entrepreneur. How did you come up with the idea of starting your own microbusiness?
I have always been fascinated by the world of entrepreneurship, whether through my friends and family or through my own projects. I love the idea of being able to create something from nothing. In 2018, I launched my micro-business following a request from a startup specializing in mass retail, with whom I was already in contact about my personal projects.
It was therefore a great opportunity to fulfill part of my dream of becoming an entrepreneur. I worked with this startup for several years on a variety of projects ranging from simple consulting to mechanical design work. I do this alongside my studies, while also working for other companies on industrial design and consulting projects.
This activity is beneficial to me. It allows me to learn more about how entrepreneurship works and its mechanisms. Today, it is very easy to start your own business, but in my opinion, micro-enterprise is an almost mandatory step in becoming an entrepreneur.
How does your apprenticeship training at Arts et Métiers help you Arts et Métiers your career as an entrepreneur?
The training provided at the School offers a very comprehensive education, which has given me a solid foundation for a career as an engineer-entrepreneur. The diversity and quality of the teaching (ranging from general physics courses to the study of means of production and the fundamentals of starting your own business) open the doors to the world of engineering in a variety of specialized fields.
I strongly encourage students to take a practical approach, such as starting a business or micro-entrepreneurship, in line with their academic background.
Today, you are embarking on a new entrepreneurial project. What is Smart Brushless Motor?
For now, I plan to remain an employee of a company and, at the same time, set up my start-up based on the design of a product called the "Smart Brushless Motor." This project has been developed over the last few months as part of my academic training. We have a module dedicated to entrepreneurship, supported by coaches.
My project consists of offering a servo motor that integrates all the electronics and the motor into a single compact product, incorporating the latest technologies while remaining very easy to use.
Most amateur or professional robotics projects can be powered by this motor while maintaining exceptional performance. The main goal is to free users from the current constraints that force them to choose between simple, low-performance technology and high-performance technology that is complex to implement.
