a Letter from the founder
After two decades spent leading innovation efforts at traditional firms as well as startups, I was frustrated that the gap between the two was still slowing down collaboration on both sides.
We founded Quesnay to bridge that gap and help young companies find ways to work with market leaders in disrupted industries. The team we’ve created works every day to connect innovators and ideas to the resources required to realize them through innovation competitions, customized acceleration programs, hackathons (idea-a-thons), and amazing digital partnerships.
— Jennifer Byrne, Co-Founder and President
Who we are
Jennifer Byrne, Co-Founder and President
Has spent more than 20 years leading global business development programs and launching innovative new products as an executive at American Express, Verizon, Hands-On Mobile, CBS, EMI, and Orbit.
2018 Women in FinTech Powerlist (Innovate Finance)
Fernando Marzo, Chief Operating Officer
Business process optimization expert with more than 15 years of experience. Has worked as an IT Consultant for Everis and served at Eurovendex (Adecco Group) and Zed among others.
Colleen Dempsey, Advisor
Successful leader of sales and customer success teams. Has advised CEOs and Heads of Sales and/or Customer Success and their teams to co-develop strategy, tactics, and process to deliver scaled and profitable revenue.
Darlene Pasquill, Advisor
Commercially minded financial services executive with 20 years of experience in sales, trading, and P&L management. Known for creating entrepreneurial environments, driving the top line, and facilitating the capital markets process.
Ryan Kao, Strategy & Innovation Manager
8 years of experience in the financial and legal services industries. Skilled in operational project management, implementing process improvements, and building strong client relationships.
Jonathan Poor, Strategy & Innovation Consultant
Has been involved in the NYC startup eco-system for 3 years after working at 2 startup incubators and a blockchain VC firm. Has an MBA with a background in Product Management.
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