We think talent density is much more important than headcount. From Chloé who founded her own company before joining Joko, to Tristan who joined us after completing his PhD in quantum physics, or Coralie who left McKinsey to come create our Data team, we are committed to building a team of diverse and talented individuals.
Joko
Aplicaciones móviles, FinTech/InsurTech, Inteligencia artificial/Aprendizaje automático
Paris, Barcelona, New York
Meet Xavier, co-founder & CEO
Xavier graduated from Ecole Polytechnique and Mines Paristech. After working for Jumia Travel (Rocket Internet) as MD for West Africa, he worked at the French Ministry of Finance, where he discovered open banking and how it could reshape the payments & rewards industry.
He created Joko in 2018 with Alexandre and Nicolas, with the ambition to reinvent consumers' shopping experience, from product discovery to reward and payment.
When he's not working, he tries to travel the world and eat good food as much as he can.
Meet Nico, co-founder & CRO
Nicolas is one of the 3 co-founders of Joko, alongside Xavier and Alexandre. He currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), where he leads the Online, Gift Cards, and Card-Linked business lines, as well as Joko’s partnerships in the U.S.
Based in New York, Nicolas brings a business perspective shaped by his previous experience in M&A at Goldman Sachs, and in business development at Jumia across Africa. He is a graduate of ESSEC Business School.
Passionate about retail innovation, Nicolas is on a mission to build the ultimate AI shopping app, that helps consumers find the right product for them and buy it at the best price.
Meet Alex, co-founder & CTO
After graduating from École Polytechnique, Alex completed a PhD in AI with INRIA and École Normale Supérieure. He then joined Criteo where he worked on international expansion post-IPO, and later the French Department of Defense, where he played a key role in assembling a talented Machine Learning team.
He created Joko in 2018 with Nicolas and Xavier to redefine the e-commerce experience from the ground up.
A proud young father, he treasures the time he spends with his child.
Meet Hajar, Head of Online
Hajar attended Ecole Centrale Paris and ESCP Business school. She started her career at Givenchy (LVMH) and then she decided to join the start-up and e-commerce ecosystem at Manomano to build the planning process in the ops team.
She joined Joko in 2021 to build the online business and grow the team. Her main missions are to support our partners in their growth and to hunt down the best deals for users. What drives her on a daily basis is having fun with great team members and the challenge of building a great purchasing power app for our users.
During her free time, Hajar loves to travel and work from abroad, she loves to party and shop as well.
Meet Luisa, Head of Brand and Communication
Luisa graduated in Advertising and Marketing in Brazil where she started her career as an Art Director in agencies. She worked with clients such as Coca-Cola, Converse, Heineken and Skype.
She also co-founded two mobile applications in the service and e-commerce markets prior to moving to Spain to pursue her Master's degree. In 2019, Luisa graduated from European Institute of Design (IED) and has been living in Barcelona since. She joined Joko in 2023, where she focuses not only in building a strong brand strategy, but also oversees all communications sent by Joko across multiple media channels.
Outside work, Luisa enjoys outdoor sports, such as kayaking and hiking. She also really enjoys a good cup of coffee, in and off the clock.
Meet Quentin, COO
Quentin graduated from Ecole Centrale Paris. He started his career working for Bain and Company in Paris but quickly decided that he wasn't made for consulting and left for Asia. He worked there for 4 years leading commercial and operation teams. He then moved to Berlin where he built data and product teams working for DeliveryHero, one of Europe's largest tech companies. Finally, he came back to France in 2021 when he started and grew the French entity of Flink, a German start-up doing ultra-fast grocery deliveries.
He joined Joko in August 2023. As COO, Quentin aims to make sure we operate internally in a seamless and optimized manner. He leads several teams covering Operations, Data, Finance, and Legal.
Quentin is a trained chef, a passionate skier, and the father of two young boys.
Meet Coralie, Data Lead
Coralie attended École Polytechnique and Télécom Paris. She started her career in consulting at McKinsey before joining Joko in January 2021.
She joined Joko as a Data Analyst and then became Data Lead in 2023. Her role with the Data team is to empower all teams at Joko to unlock the potential of data, transforming it into actionable insights that fuel data-driven decisions.
During her free time, you can find Coralie eating pastries or trying to make progress at CrossFit! She also loves remote working and usually works from several locations in France and abroad during summer.
Meet Victor, Lead Product Manager
Victor graduated from École Polytechnique and worked on several entrepreneurial projects as part of X-HEC Entrepreneurs before joining Joko in 2020.
He started at Joko as a Founders Associate, working in a close relationship with Xavier (CEO) on hiring, product, operations, and cross-team projects. Victor then joined the Product Team in 2021 with the ambition to put Joko in the hands of millions of users worldwide. He started as a Product Manager and was later promoted to Lead Product Manager. He is driven both by the incredible talent of the team members and the limitless challenges that lie ahead.
In his free time, you’re most likely to find Victor hanging off the walls of a climbing gym or, when the weather allows it, off a cliff in the south of France!
Meet Julie, Head of Growth
Julie graduated from ESSEC Business School and started her career in the luxury industry, notably working for 4 years at Givenchy (LVMH) as a retail merchandiser, driving the EMEA region’s retail product strategy and performance on several categories.
She joined Joko in March 2022 to lead the new Private Sales business line and then joined the Marketing team as Growth Manager a few months later. She was later promoted to Head of Growth. Her role is to grow Joko’s user base and users’ product engagement, working on all stages of the user journey, from acquisition to activation to retention.
During her free time, Julie follows various kinds of dance classes and loves to try out new restaurants.
Meet Chloé, Gift Cards Lead
Chloé graduated from Audencia Business School and started her career in VC, focusing on retail and e-commerce. She then co-founded a social selling startup, gaining firsthand entrepreneurial experience. In May 2022, she joined Joko as Chief of Staff, contributing to cross-functional projects before taking on the role of Gift Cards Lead. She now drives the business line’s growth, overseeing commercial strategy and collaborating with ops, marketing, product, and finance to scale it efficiently. Outside work, Chloé enjoys discovering new restaurants and is a proud mother.
Meet Eric, Engineering Manager
Eric holds a BSc in Electronic Systems Engineering from TelecomBCN and an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Illinois Tech. He began his career in health tech at Radiobotics in Copenhagen, where he spent 2.5 years as the first engineer, building ML pipelines, deploying models, and conducting research. He then co-founded Clutch, an AI for sports startup, and served as CTO for 4 years, leading AI product development and designing real-time camera systems for racket sports. Now an Engineering Manager, he leads a diverse team, drives key technical projects, and oversees hiring. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing, racket sports, tech side projects, and swimming in the Mediterranean.
Presentation
Joko helps consumers shop smarter. Their ambition is to revolutionize how people shop, empowering them to find what they need, make informed decisions, and save money.
Joko is a tech company founded in Paris. Their team of 80+ talents is international and spread across Paris, Barcelona, and New York, with some working remotely.
As a certified B Corporation, they are committed to making a difference for the communities they serve, including the 5 million consumers already using Joko to save money every day at over 10,000 merchants.
Over the years, they have expanded their value proposition to help consumers make smarter shopping decisions with features such as cash back, buy now pay later, automatic coupons, price drop alerts, carbon footprint tracking, and more. Today, they are dedicating significant resources to an AI-powered assistant that helps users find the right product based on criteria like price, quality, or environmental impact across the global e-commerce catalog.
After reaching profitability in their core market, they are expanding internationally with a primary focus on the US.
It’s still day 1 at Joko; come build the future of shopping with Joko.
What they are looking for
They are looking for people ready to step out of their comfort zone to reach outstanding goals. Doers who never stop learning. Talented, optimistic, and fun people who set the bar high, give and receive feedback, and don’t take themselves too seriously.
They value talent from diverse backgrounds and experiences to build great things together. Joko’s team includes former entrepreneurs, engineers, PhDs, and more, each with a singular path that led them to Joko.
Joko is built around 5 core values:
🚀 Set the bar high
✅ Get things done
❤️ Care for others
📚 Never stop learning
💃 Make it fun
If these values align with what you’re looking for and who you are, they would love to meet you!
Good to know
Joko’s Paris and Barcelona offices are ideally located in the heart of their cities: Paris near Strasbourg–Saint-Denis, and Barcelona next to Plaza Urquinaona. They offer a dynamic, inspiring environment to work and collaborate.
They believe flexibility and trust are essential. The work environment reflects this with:
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Flexible remote: If you live in Paris or Barcelona, you can work from the office or your place with no constraints. If you live elsewhere, Joko pays for a co-working space.
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Work from anywhere: Want to spend a month in Italy and work from there? For up to 3 months a year, you may work from most countries worldwide.
On top of that, Joko offers perks like:
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A ClassPass subscription to stay in shape wherever you are
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Premium health insurance (Alan Blue in France, Sanitas in Spain)
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A Swile card for meals if you are based in France
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Frequent team events and in-person gatherings every quarter