Yann is an Entrepreneur & SaAs Builder at CyrenAI and resides in Biarritz, France.

He met Ellen Wasylina at the Paris School of Business in 2012?

Short bio : Yann Kasay is a French-Malagasy entrepreneur and tech builder with a background spanning energy, hardware and SaaS products. He began his entrepreneurial journey in 2017 by co-founding Jirogasy, a technology company based in Madagascar, which he led as CEO until 2024. Starting from an early crowdfunding initiative, Yann scaled Jirogasy into a fully operational tech venture, employing 25+ people and deploying solar energy and connected solutions through 25+ electrification programs, benefiting over 100,000 people. The company became a reference for Made in Africa engineering, combining local manufacturing, technology and social impact. In 2019, Yann was selected among the Top 30 African Leaders under 40 by the French-African Foundation, alongside leaders from entrepreneurship, politics, law and civil society. This prestigious program was held under the high patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana, with official engagements and receptions involving multiple governments and institutions. After stepping away from Jirogasy’s day-to-day operations, Yann launched a new entrepreneurial chapter focused on SaaS and AI-driven products. Since 2025, he has been building a tech company developing software solutions for marketing, communication and Go to market operations. Over the past year, he has developed three SaaS products, with Cyrenai being the first live platform, designed to help companies structure and scale their marketing efforts using AI. Yann is a graduate of Paris School of Business and a former competitive tennis player, a discipline that shaped his mindset around performance, resilience and long-term execution, values he continues to apply in his entrepreneurial journey.

Career highlights : Founder & CEO of Jirogasy (2017–2024) Built Jirogasy from an early crowdfunding initiative into a fully operational tech company focused on solar energy systems and connected devices, designed and manufactured locally in Madagascar. • 25+ employees across engineering, production and operations • Solutions deployed through 25+ electrification programs • 100,000+ beneficiaries gaining access to electricity and digital tools • Strong focus on Made in Africa engineering, impact and long-term scalability • Young Leader – Top 30 African Leaders (2019) Selected among the Top 30 African Leaders under 40 by the French-African Foundation, representing excellence across all sectors including entrepreneurship, public policy, law and civil society. • Program held under the high patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana • Official receptions and engagements with French and African governments, institutional leaders and international decision-makers • Recognition for leadership, impact and contribution to Africa’s economic and technological transformation • Transition to SaaS & AI-driven Products (since 2025) After stepping away from operations at Jirogasy, founded a new tech venture focused on SaaS products for marketing, communication and automation. • 3 SaaS products developed in one year • Cyrenai, the first product live, designed to help companies structure, automate and scale their marketing and communication strategies using AI • Building a broader SaaS ecosystem combining product thinking, AI agents and business tooling