Biography

For my first professional ventures, I initially worked in the French public sector as a contractor with URSSAF, the Journal Officiel, and the French Tax Office. My role at URSSAF involved supporting small business owners with specialized tasks, aiding them in navigating the complexities of compliance. At the Tax Office, I focused on reorganizing office systems and managing VAT and personal tax returns, in addition to undertaking statistical work for the divisional revenue department. At the Journal Officiel, my responsibilities were centered around accounting tasks, which honed my financial acumen. Subsequently, I transitioned into the creative industry, working for several film production companies. This diverse experience culminated in establishing my own film festival.

Then partnering with Google for Nonprofits for my film festival opened my eyes to the endless possibilities that technology offers and the magic it can bring.  I was inspired to learn more about the relationship between creativity and technology and believes the combination of technology and storytelling can have a positive impact on the world. I had empowered entrepreneurs to use digital tools to impact their businesses and shape a positive future for humanity through my involvement in The Women Leadership Paris Program and Positive Planet France.  and more recently as a mentor with Social Builder.

Similarly, I cofounded Cannes Digital and the Kaleidoscope Merveilleux, and has created, implemented and managed many digital events and innovation labs such as VR experiences, digital workshops, mentoring programs, and start-up pitches.

While developing my Film Festival, I worked as a tracking manager for the largest independent music publisher in the world, Peermusic. My expertise lay in monitoring income and applying data analysis to increase revenue effectively. In addition to my experience in the film and music industry, I represented Dyslexia International at UNESCO from 2014-17 advocating on the importance of providing specific learning to children so that they can turn dyslexia into an advantage.

I attended the CHAM / CHAD for music and dance and hold degrees from ESSEC Executive Business school and Ecole Supérieure d’Enseignement Cinématographique  – Groupe EDH   . I hold several certificates and my current learning scope encompasses a Human-Centric Technology Approach and Sustainable Strategies. For more information, including my ongoing work and achievements, please visit my certificate portfolio page

In a few words, I’m a passionate entrepreneur and tech enthusiast. My mission is to foster a sustainable and innovative economy that provides opportunities and access to quality education and lifelong learning for everyone.

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Short Biography

Bénédicte Beaugeois is the Founder and Director of Festival du Film Merveilleux, an International Film Festival that holds a Film competition and an educational program. She is also a Board member & Director of Technology at the American Women’s Club of London and the Founder of Pymoon, a  brand offering Steam dyslexia friendly books.

Bénédicte Beaugeois began her career in the French public sector, contributing to URSSAF, the Journal Officiel, and the French Tax Office, enhancing her skills in financial and tax matters. Transitioning to the creative sector, she worked with film production companies and was a tracking manager for world’s largest independent music publisher, Peermusic.

She also has represented for several years Dyslexia International at UNESCO  and has supported entrepreneurs to build their digital storytelling at the NGO Positive planet more recently at Social Builder.

Benedicte attended CHAM / CHAD music and dance and holds degrees from ESSEC Executive Business school and Ecole Supérieure d’enseignement cinématographique – Groupe EDH.