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Our Vision: Advancing Universal Digital Inclusion

Our mission

Our mission is to democratize access to digital skills, especially for those who are economically disadvantaged. We are committed to offering quality training in technical and interpersonal skills, supporting students in their socio-professional integration. We place inclusion at the heart of our mission – our programs specifically promote the participation of women and all under-represented groups in Tech fields.

Our values

  • Inclusion & diversity

  • Rigor & excellence

  • Innovation & continuous improvement

  • Transmission

Our story

Konexio was founded in 2016 by social entrepreneur Jean Guo, who sought to answer the social, cultural, and professional challenges faced by people traditionally excluded from economic opportunities and the tech sector.

Growing up in an immigrant household, she witnessed the difficulties her family encountered when they arrived in a new country. Jean created Konexio because she believed that digital upskilling has the transformative power to foster social and professional integration.

 

She aimed to provide free digital skills training to open up new opportunities for highly underserved talent in today’s economy. Guided by her vision of equity, social justice, and empowerment, Jean Guo built Konexio by foraging multi-sectoral partnerships with private and public partners, bringing together volunteers, trainers, and staff to make Konexio a reality. 

Today, Konexio is recognized in France as a leader in the fight for digital inclusion, having helped thousands of people learn in-demand digital skills to build a career for themselves.

2016: Konexio is founded, launching our first introduction to code class (DigiStart) at the Espace Public Numérique Le Picoulet (Paris 11)

2017: DigitAll (digital literacy program) is launched

2018: Konexio is accepted into the first cohort of the Fighters Program at Station F

2019

  • The first Web Developer cohort is launched 

  • Africa: Launch of the Digital Inclusion Program in Malawi

  • Konexio wins the Google Impact Challenge

2020: Konexio expands to Bordeaux - Nouvelle Aquitaine

2021

  • The first Senior Systems and Networks Technician cohort is launched

  • Konexio expands to Lille - Hauts-de-France 

  • The launch of our advocacy work

2022:

  • Konexio expands internationally to Kenya and Jordan 

  • Launch of the first Forum on Inclusive Enterprise

2023

  • 2 new programs are launched: Explore Your Talent and DigiPulse 

  • Konexio expands to Nantes - Pays de la Loire

Our Management Committee

Photo Portrait de Jean-Christophe VIDAL, Directeur Général de Konexio

Jean-Christophe Vidal

Executive Director

Photo Portrait d'Élise Bret, Directrice générale adjointe de Konexio

Elise Bret

Deputy Director

Photo d'Agathe Roger-Estrade, Responsable des programmes solidaires chez Konexio

Agathe Roger-Estrade

Solidarity Programs Manager

Photo du Responsable Programmes Certifiants Konexio David Cornilleau

David Cornilleau

Career-track Programs Manager

Photo Portrait de Cindy Tieu, responsable développement et partenariat chez Konexio

Cindy Tieu

Development Manager

Photo de Christine Guinguené, Responsable du développement Nouvelle-Aquitaine et Pays de la Loire de Konexio

Christine Guinguené

Head of Development in New Aquitaine and Pays de la Loire

Photo d'Esthel Joubert-Gaillard, Responsable communication et plaidoyer de Konexio

Esthel ​Joubert-Gaillard

Communication & Advocacy Manager

Photo Portrait d'Hélène Caby, Responsable du développement Hauts-de-France chez Konexio

Hélène Caby

Hauts-de-France Regional Manager

Photo Portrait de Fabien De Castilla, Directeur Konexio Africa

Fabien De Castilla

Director Konexio Africa

Photo Portrait d'Arthur Berteau, Chef de Projet Explore Ton Talent chez Konexio

Arthur Berteau

Explore Your Talent Project Manager

Our Board

Photo de Jean Guo, Co-fondatrice & Présidente de Konexio

Jean Guo

President and Founder

Photo de Marion Abecassis, avocate en Sciences de la Vie chez DLA PIPER et membre du conseil d'administration de Konexio

Marion Abecassis

Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

Photo de l'Administratice Konexio Kolia BÉNIÉ

Kolia Bénié

Adviser-Negotiator in Global Health at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Photo de Nicolas Chung, Directeur de la mission PIA (Programme d'Investissement d'Avenir) à la Caisse des Dépôts

Nicolas Chung

Director of the PIA (Future Investment Program) mission at the Caisse des Dépôts

Photo portrait de Pierre-Yves Geoffard, professeur titulaire d'une chaire à PSE, directeur de recherche CNRS et directeur d'études à l'EHESS.

Pierre-Yves Geoffard

Professor holding a chair at PSE, CNRS Research Director, and EHESS Director of Studies

Photo de la Membre du Board Konexio Delphine O

Delphine O

Ambassador, Secretary General of Forum Génération Égalité 2020

Photo de l'administratrice Konexio Agnès Ragonnet

Agnès Ragonnet

Marketing Coordination Director, Chanel​

Photo de l'Administrateur Konexio Gauthier Vannieuwenhuyse

Gauthier Vannieuwenhuyse

Lawyer, Hogan Lovells

Our International Board : Konexio Africa Board

Photo de Jean Guo, Co-fondatrice & Présidente de Konexio

Jean Guo

Chairperson, Konexio

Photo Portrait de Fabien De Castilla, Directeur Konexio Africa

Fabien De Castilla

Director, Konexio Africa

Photo de Vincent O dhiambo, Directeur Afrique de l'Est chez Ashoka.

Vincent O dhiambo

East Africa Director, Ashoka

Photo Portrait de Jean-Christophe VIDAL, Directeur Général de Konexio

Jean-Christophe Vidal

CEO, Konexio

Photo de Keni Kariuki, cofondateur de Impact Hub et membre du conseil d'administration de Konexio Africa

Keni Kariuki

Co-founder, Impact hub

Photo de l'Administrateur Konexio Africa Dennis Onyango

Dennis Onyango

Investment Manager, I&P

Photo de Tom Cummings, président de B Lab Europe et membre du conseil d'administration de Konexio Africa

Tom Cummings

Chair, B Lab Europe

Photo de Maria Luisa Ferreira, membre du conseil d'administration de Konexio Africa.

Maria Luisa Ferreira

Economic Advisor, EIB

Photo Portrait de Ravi Srinivasan, Membre du CA International de Konexio

Ravi Srinivasan

Consultant

Photo de Tracy Young, membre du conseil d'administration international de Konexio

Tracy Young

Director, Envestnet – Yodlee

Allegra Chan Harrisson

Student, LSE, ex-Konexio

Photo de Peggy Mativo, Consultante chez BCG et membre du conseil d'administration de Konexio Africa

Peggy Mativo

Consultant, BCG

Our Annual Reports

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Our awards and recognitions

2024

Konexio was ranked among the 120 most promising #Impact companies revealed by the Impact France Movement's #IMPACT120 index

2022

Konexio was ranked 1st in the "Vocational training and access to employment" category of the Carenews TOP 50 2022, in partnership with HAATCH. This award showcased the 50 organizations and companies with the greatest impact this year

2021

MIT names Konexio as one of 35 finalists worldwide for the Solve Challenge under the Digital Inclusion theme

2021

Deloitte Foundation Prize, “Digital Inclusion Award”: For efforts in bridging the digital divide and promoting digital inclusion

2021

PIC 100% Inclusion

Laureat 2021


2020

Ashoka Prize: Winner of the 2020 Future Skills Innovation Challenge

2019

Google Impact Challenge: 1st place prize winner in 2019

2019

France s’engage Foundation: Finalist in the 2019 competition

2019

VivaTech Capgemini: Innovation Prize winner in 2019

2018

EIB: Finalist of the Social Innovation Tournament in 2018

2018

Social Innovation competition: EU Social Innovation Competition 2018 semi-finalist

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countries

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sites in 30 cities

900

cohorts launched 

8200+

trainings delivered

390,000+

hours of training

48%

womens in our students

Our impact figures

Press coverage

Forbes
Elle
Beur FM
Chut Magazine
La Croix
Alliancy
Libération
Madame Figaro
La Tribune
CNN
Carenews
Le Figaro
BFM Business
Challenges
France 3
Les Echos
Le Parisien
Europe 1
Ouest France
01 NET
RFI
Vivre FM
Le Monde
France 24
B Smart
Infos Migrants
Maddyness
L'ADN
France Bleu
Bloomberg
The Economist
France 2
TechCrunch

Our advocacy

Since its foundation, Konexio has been mobilizing stakeholders to find solutions to combat digital illiteracy.

Through these efforts, Konexio has developed 7 concrete proposals to uplift economically excluded populations. Together, Konexio strives to equalize rights to digital education, from the creation of a Universal Right to Digital Training to the design of inclusive algorithms.

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