Our team
We are Dracula Technologies, a deep tech start-up experts in digital printed OPV modules and Inventor of LAYER® technology. For years, our development engineers and professors have worked closely with our scientific and strategic committees that include Academics and Industrialists. Dracula Technologies is supported by Dassault Systems and Airbus. Our technology has led to several patents and we have been awarded during the last Hello Tomorrow Challenge in Paris.
Brice Cruchon - Co-founder and CEO
When I met Pascal in 2011, he was starting to work on the feasibility of using inkjet to print photovoltaic cells. As a trained chemist, I dreamt of developing a technology that could tackle a wide range of energy issues. That's why at the end of 2011, I decided to launch Dracula Technologies. The development of LAYER® required immense efforts but we have achieved considerable technical feats. Today I am very happy to see the team we have been able to build around this project with the ambition that Dracula Technologies will become one of the major players in energy transition. This adventure is a reflection of my previous sporting career: for me, a team approach is the driving force behind success
Marie Chabrolle - OPV Technician
I studied materials chemistry and discovered the world of inkjet thanks to my internship at the end of my studies. After Dracula Technologies was created, I joined the team to use my experience in the inkjet sector to develop the LAYER ® technology. I enjoy working in the R&D field, which I find exciting, and combined with the start-up ethos, it pushes me to go even further.
Jérôme Vernet - VP Sales
In 1992, I joined an innovative SME as part of my work-study programme, and I devoted 25 years to turning it into a group with a global reach. At the end of 2016, I was looking for a new challenge. When Brice offered me the opportunity to join Dracula Technologies and contribute to the development of a new and promising technology, I jumped at the chance and joined the adventure as an operational investor. Developing and internationalising our business is a project that really appeals to me. Working in a start-up environment with such different and complementary profiles really is an everyday thrill. What I love doing is taking my "pilgrim's staff" and going to spread the word about our techno to early adopters!
Sadok Ben Dkhil, PhD - CTO
I have always wanted to use the results of my fundamental research activities carried out as part of my doctoral thesis and post-doctoral internships in the field of organic photovoltaics for an actual application. I joined the team as Development Engineer to contribute to the development of LAYER® technology. Today, I am proud to continue this adventure as a CTO and lead, with my team, this technology towards industrialization.
Hugo Poudrel - Marketing Manager
At the end of my studies, I was preparing to continue in the start-up I had co-founded, but then I had the opportunity to join the Dracula Technologies adventure in 2017, at the same time as Jérôme. The project immediately impressed me. The technology was already revolutionary and the marketing initiatives called for more promotion… Today LAYER® has a naming system and Dracula Technologies' reputation has increased considerably thanks to Hello Tomorrow, the ENEDIS competition and the Fundtruck. I am really happy to be working in this technology start-up environment. I loved books by Thiel and Rudelle or the series “The Family”. At the same time I do a lot of sports, particularly cycling, because I like pushing myself to new limits.
Hugo Leone - Engineer Student
With a keen interest in new technologies, when Dracula Technologies offered me the opportunity to work for them as part of my work-study programme, I jumped at the chance. The challenge of industrialising a totally innovative technology, in a start-up, is a very enriching and motivating challenge for a first experience in the professional world.
Rahisse Mamod Ramjy - Digital Marketing
Fascinated by the internet and new technology, I am in charge of the digital marketing side at Dracula Technologies. Everything from website management and social networks to graphic design and other equally rewarding projects!
Elena Barulina - OPV PhD
After my master in material science, I wanted put my knowledges in action through a thesis. Dracula Technologies is a startup tremendously innovative where I’m working on opv cells development and stability.
Cyril Vergnon - Process Manager
With 20 years' experience in special machines, I would like to help Dracula technologies in its industrialisation process. The LAYER® project is a project that is really close to my heart due to its Deep tech and very challenging aspects.
Marie-Pierre Reymond - Executive Assistant
I like organising things to make everyone's job easier, acting as a link between people and co-ordinating everything for greater efficiency. I find it exciting to be part of Dracula Technologies' development and growth. And I love the start-up atmosphere in the company.
Florent Pourcin, PhD - Materials Engineer
I was already following the progress of Dracula Technologies while I was doing my thesis in nanomaterial chemistry. When I finished, and I had the opportunity to join the adventure, I didn't hesitate for a second. I am now involved in the development of new materials for photovoltaics.
Enora Arche - Project Manager
I joined Dracula Technologies for my last internship as a material engineering student specialized in microelectronic and photovoltaic. I wanted to get experience in an innovative start-up where I could use both my engineering and entrepreneurship skills.
Daniel Esteoulle - COO
After 28 years spent in a worldwide leader inkjet manufacturing company as R&D manager, I was looking for a new professional challenges. I had the opportunity to meet Dracula team and theirs projects beginning of 2019. After some exciting discussions with the team, I decided to join the company and to add my competences and my enthousiasm to the LAYER® project. I’m proud now to belong to this promising startup and to share my personal values as challenge, team spirit and trust with the values of Dracula Technologies.
