Jean-Étienne Durand is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in various sectors. As co-founder of 1 Villas since June 2014, Jean-Étienne focuses on offering unique and luxurious rental properties in prime international locations. In November 2016, ownership of MERCEY began, providing angel investments and mentoring in Europe, along with high-tech consulting services. Current investment roles include participation in Selfr, Asap.work, ServiceHunter AG, Café, Ulysse, and Deleev, showcasing a commitment to innovative solutions across diverse industries. Jean-Étienne also served as Head of Product at Earny Switzerland from October 2022 to June 2023 and held the position of Managing Director at TROOPS.FR from February 2019 to June 2022. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Programming from École des Mines de Saint-Étienne and language studies at the University of Pécs.