Advisor

Thomas Delaporte

Thomas Delaporte is an advisor focusing on strategy and people, with a background spanning AI product, management consulting, and HR operations.

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About

Thomas Delaporte is an advisor focusing on strategy and people, with a background spanning AI product, management consulting, and HR operations. He has held roles at an enterprise AI company, a global consulting firm in San Francisco, and on the operator side across multiple countries including France, Vietnam, the Philippines, China, and India. He is bilingual in French and English.

Ask me about...

Business Strategy

How do I find product-market fit faster? →Should I expand internationally or focus domestically first? →How do I prioritize when everything feels urgent? →

AI & Technology

Where does AI actually create value in my business? →How do I evaluate AI vendors without getting misled? →Should I build AI in-house or buy a solution? →

Team & Leadership

How do I retain top performers without overpaying? →When should I hire senior versus grow someone internally? →How do I manage underperformers without destroying team morale? →

Global Operations

What hiring mistakes do companies make entering Asia? →How do I adapt my management style across cultures? →Should I hire locally or relocate someone I trust? →