About us

Meet the team behind The Big Whale

Our commitments

1. High-Quality Information

The goal of The Big Whale is to provide you with the best information about the digital asset universe. Thanks to you and the support of our community (through subscriptions), our journalists are able to do this work every day

2. Driving Adoption

The mission of The Big Whale is to drive digital asset adoption. For adoption to happen, there must be trust, and for trust to exist, there must be high-quality information.

3. Community First

Since our launch, we have been convinced that subscribers should be at the heart of the media. That’s why we are working on the best ways to involve you in the development of The Big Whale.”

The people behind The Big Whale

Alexandre Gabadou
Head of Product
My mission is to create the best possible platform for The Big Whale community.
Arthur Weis
Product Manager
My mission is to design the most comprehensive and relevant intelligence platform, dedicated to serving our users.
Benoit de Jessey
Head of Sales
My mission is to structure, grow, and monetize the commercial division by forging strategic partnerships with key players in traditional finance and the crypto industry.
Dimitri Granger
CEO - Co-Founder
My role is to ensure that The Big Whale becomes the leading Web3 media platform in Europe
Grégory Raymond
Head of Research
My mission is to decode and analyze all innovations in the Web3 space.
Hugo Panczak
Chief of Staff
I am the Chief of Staff at The Big Whale, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Raphaël Bloch
Head of News
I am responsible for the content published at The Big Whale. Feel free to reach out!
Aleksandar Bukovski
Analyste
I’m passionate about economics, particularly digital assets and financial markets. With a master’s degree in engineering, I analyze market mechanics in detail to optimize portfolio allocation.
Alexandre Hermand
Analyste
I’m passionate about quantitative finance and the convergence of traditional markets and DeFi. Currently pursuing an MSc in Financial Markets & Risk Management, I analyze on-chain liquidity, DeFi tokenomics, and economic models to provide clear, actionable insights for institutional investors.
Beatriz Ferreira
Analyste
Je suis diplômée d’un Master en Comptabilité, Fiscalité et Finance, avec une Licence en Mathématiques Appliquées. Je suis profondément passionnée par les mathématiques, les cryptomonnaies, la blockchain, la finance, ainsi que par la détection et l’analyse de la fraude financière. Je suis animée par la manière dont les technologies décentralisées transforment la finance, la gouvernance et la régulation.
Clément Peace
Analyste
I have over three years of experience in crypto analysis, particularly in DeFi. With a background in computer science, I analyze and simplify complex crypto projects while writing research and trading in my spare time.
Florent Vallon
Analyste
Active in crypto since 2020, passionate about DeFi strategies, on-chain data, tokenomics, and the economic models behind blockchain projects.
Gaël Courrège
Analyste
Involved in DeFi since 2020, with a vision for a more inclusive financial system. As a former content manager in crypto companies, I break down complex concepts to make them accessible to everyone.
Grant Everist
Analyste
A crypto-native analyst, I focus on the practical use cases of crypto. I explore innovations in payments, decentralized infrastructures, and crypto rails, combining technical expertise with market dynamics to analyze emerging trends.
Lorris Beziers
Analyste
I’ve been exploring the crypto ecosystem since 2016, convinced that most of the world’s economic activity will one day take place on-chain. With a background in traditional finance, I focus on identifying the key applications and infrastructures that will serve as the foundation for this future
Mathilde Michels
Analyste
Driven by the innovation and transformation that Web3 brings to our society, I am particularly interested in the new economic dynamics it creates. Specializing in the design of tokenomics models, I analyze and break down the economic mechanisms behind Web3 projects. My goal: to make these models accessible and understandable to a wider audience, highlighting their impact and role in shaping the economy of tomorrow
Romain Millon
Analyste
I’m a crypto headhunter with over four years of experience recruiting talent in decentralized technologies. I host the podcast Behind The Chain and co-author the newsletter Chain Reaction, which focuses on crypto leadership and management insights.
Salomon
Analyste
I’ve been analyzing the crypto market since 2020, with a strong focus on innovation in DeFi. From the early yield farming on BSC, Polygon, and Arbitrum to exploring emerging ecosystems, I continuously investigate new technologies and market dynamics.
Yanis Mekhfi
Analyste
I’m passionate about blockchain and have spent the past five years exploring and investing in crypto. As a former investment analyst, I now research and share insights on DeFi and emerging trends

The Need for Independent Information

The Big Whale is supported by industry leaders and strong advocates for media independence.
Our business angels have committed to upholding our duty of neutrality and have signed a non-interference agreement to ensure that our editorial strategy, results, and commercial operations remain free from any external influence.
Ardeschir Dabaghchian
Fondateur et CEO de Groupe D
Claire Calmejane
Ex-CIO of Société Générale
Frédéric Montagnon
Fondateur et Président de Arianee
Gonzague Grandval
Co-Fondateur de Paymium. Co-Fondateur et CEO de SCEME
Jean Christophe Liaubet
Co-Fonfateur et Managing Partner chez Fabernovel-EY
Jean Michel Pailhon
Co-Fondateur de Grail Ventures, ancien COO de Ledger
Laszlo Szabo
CEO de Kiln
Marc Menasé
Associé fondateur de Founders Future
Michael Bentley
CEO de Euler Finance
Nicolas Chéron
Analyste Bourse Indépendant
Olivier Jaillon
Co-Fondateur et CEO de Wakam
Quentin de Beauchesne
Co-Fondateur et CEO de Ownest. Préseident de l'association CryptoFR
Rani Jabban
Directeur exécutif de Arab Bank Suisse
Rok Kopp
Co-fondateur et COO de Ether.fi
Réda Berrehili
Fondateur de la Ki Foundation, Co-Fondateur & CEO de Klub
Sébastien Lalevée
Directeur exécutif de Montpensier Arbevel
TN
CEO et Co-fondateur de Pendle
Yat Siu
Président d'Animoca Brands

Our vision of work

Mad Scientist
Mad Scientist
Madness reflects the radical nature of our ideas. But to be radical and experiment, we also need to be highly methodical and organized.
shoshin
Beginner’s Mind
To succeed, we must remain humble. Our ambition is such that we need to be open to learning and building every day.
trust
Trust
Trust is essential, internally within the team and externally with our community.