Quentin de Quelen
Co-Founder & CEO
Technology, Entrepreneur
Paris, France
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Quentin de Quelen is the CEO of Meilisearch. Born and raised in a small village in the heart of Brittany in the north-west corner of France, he developed an early passion for creation and construction, influenced by his father’s carpentry business. Aged 8, he built his first three-story, 60m² hut with basement and galleries foreshadowing his future innovative spirit.
After studying electronics, networks, and telecommunications in Lannion, Quentin de Quelen pursued computer science, launching his first entrepreneurial ventures in B2C mobile applications at age 18. He later co-founded Crisp.chat with 2 of his university classmates.
His educational journey led him to the prestigious School 42 in Paris, where he further honed his technical skills. At Lab42 in Veepee, Quentin met Thomas and Clément and joined forces with them to create the world’s best enterprise search engine.
Today, he continues to execute on this vision as the CEO of Meilisearch.
Highlights:
- Passionate about the intersection of AI and search, empowering businesses to enhance user experiences and stay competitive
- Co-founder and CEO of Meilisearch, an innovative open-source search engine transforming how businesses approach search technology
- Experienced entrepreneur with a background in B2C mobile applications and co-founder of Crisp.chat
- Advocate for open-source models that drive growth, collaboration, and community engagement in the tech industry
Quentin de Quelen is also featured on our premiere Features Page, and you can read the Podcast Interview Transcript.
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