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Michel Taride

Operating Partner at C4 Ventures

Paris, Île-de-France

Overview 

Michel Taride is a Partner at Next Gear Ventures and has served as Group President of Hertz International, with previous roles as EVP and President of Hertz EMEA. He has invested in companies like tripAbrood and Local Heroes, focusing on sectors like AutoTech, Travel, and TransportationTech. Taride's career highlights include leading strategic initiatives at Hertz International and investing in innovative startups in the travel and transportation sectors, showcasing his expertise in new business development and strategic partnerships.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2022 - Current

    Sustainable Mobility, Transportation, Travel & Tourism

  • Senior Advisor

    2022

  • Strategic Advisor

    2021

    Meili is a new generation travel tech platform optimising direct partnership relationships between International Car Rental Companies, Airlines, Hotels and major Travel Operators.

  • Board Advisor

    2024

    RateGain is a leading Travel Tech company providing revenue management and marketing services to the Travel, Hospitality and Car Rental industries.

  • Operating Partner

    2019

  • Strategic Advisor

    2019

  • Board Member and Strategic Advisor

    2025

    The Digiworld Institute is a leading Think Tank focusing on the digital economy

  • Chairman of the Supervisory Board

    2014

    Charity operating in 17 countries, helping under-privileged youth to make a carrer, thanks to a unique curriculum available offline and online.

  • Strategic Advisor in Travel, Tourism, Smart Mobility

    2019

    I advise Corporations, Start Ups, Investors, Consultants, leveraging my international executive experience in travel and transportation, as well as my large network across various industries. I also help industry associations, think tanks and not for profit organisations. I have built significant experience, from the ground up, at an iconic global brand, operating in a complex, fast moving, highly competitive industry. I have a deep understanding in leadership, strategic partnerships, M&A, customer service, process excellence and franchising. I am passionate about innovation, helping companies to transform by working with startups. I thrive in a multi-cultural environment, bringing together people from different backgrounds, in order to achieve ambitious goals.

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2024

    SPAC Travel Technology (NASDAQ : ALTUU)

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