# Alisée de Tonnac

> Alisée de Tonnac is the French co-founder and co-CEO of Seedstars, a Swiss organization supporting entrepreneurship in emerging and frontier markets through investment, education and networks. After studying at HEC Lausanne and Bocconi and working at L’Oréal, she helped launch the first Seedstars World competition tour in 2013. Her work also includes board service, public speaking and advocacy for looking beyond established startup centers.

- **Role:** Co-founder and co-CEO at Seedstars
- **Organizations:** Seedstars, L’Oréal (former employer), Voyage Privé (former team member), Proton (board role listed in 2026), Assura Foundation (board role listed in 2026), Loyco (board appointment announced 2019), School of Management Fribourg (board service), Innosuisse Innovation Council (former member, according to 2026 biography)
- **Nationality:** French
- **Education:** Bachelor in Management and Economics, HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne, Master in International Management, Bocconi University
- **Known for:** Co-founded and co-leads Seedstars, whose public biography describes a presence in more than 90 countries over its work., Recognized in Forbes’ social-entrepreneur 30 under 30 selection, as documented by her institutional biographies., WIRED UK Innovation Fellow (2015).

## Career timeline

- **2008** — Completed undergraduate studies at HEC Lausanne.
- **2010** — Completed International Management master’s at Bocconi.
- **2011-2012** — Worked as a product manager for luxury brands at L’Oréal; dates listed by Chartwell.
- **2013** — Helped launch the first Seedstars World competition; first world tour began March 15.
- **2015** — Delivered Talents are everywhere at TEDxLausanne; recognized as a WIRED Innovation Fellow.
- **2019** — Loyco announced her appointment to its board on June 25.
- **2020** — Spoke at TEDxArchivorum about startup ecosystems in emerging markets.
- **2025** — Bocconi announced her as Emerging Leader Alumna.
- **2026** — Appeared on Process Advantage in March; scheduled for a company-culture event in Lausanne in November.

## Achievements

- Co-founded and co-leads Seedstars, whose public biography describes a presence in more than 90 countries over its work.
- Recognized in Forbes’ social-entrepreneur 30 under 30 selection, as documented by her institutional biographies.
- WIRED UK Innovation Fellow (2015).
- Bocconi Emerging Leader Alumna (2025).
- Award of Excellence at Harvard Model Congress Europe.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Loyco published a November 12, 2026 Lausanne company-culture event listing de Tonnac as a speaker; this remains upcoming as of October 26, 2026.
- **2026-03** — Process Advantage released a 97-minute interview on March 16 covering Seedstars’ network, leadership, relationships and digital tools.
- **2025-09** — Bocconi announced her selection as Emerging Leader Alumna, with presentation scheduled for October Homecoming.

## Links

- Website: https://www.aliseedetonnac.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisee-de-tonnac/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/aliseedt
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alis%C3%A9e-de-Tonnac-613789092157463/

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Last updated: 2026-10-26