Bruno Bouchard: President of Dauphine University - PSL (#07)

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In this episode of the AlpMomentum Podcast, host Michael Brehm sits down with Bruno Bouchard, President of Université Paris Dauphine – PSL, one of Europe’s most dynamic mid-sized universities and recently ranked number one in efficiency across the continent. As the first Dauphine alumnus to lead the institution, Professor Bouchard offers a rare inside look into how he and his team are transforming the university into a model for innovation, interdisciplinarity, and entrepreneurial education.

Together, they explore how Dauphine balances academic excellence with agility, cultivating a culture of collaboration across disciplines—from mathematics and management to AI and the social sciences. Professor Bouchard discusses the creation of PSL’s Paris School of Artificial Intelligence, the introduction of the pioneering AI & Management double degree, and the university’s unique House of Entrepreneurship and incubator, which have already supported over 250 startups with an 80 percent success rate.

The conversation also addresses how to foster female entrepreneurship, the importance of humility and speed of learning in successful founders, and how European universities can bridge the gap between research and real-world impact.

This episode provides deep insights into leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of higher education in shaping Europe’s next generation of entrepreneurs and change-makers.

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