Our Team
Meet the passionate individuals behind Stride who are dedicated to creating a coaching companion that combines the best of AI technology with human expertise in professional development.
Product-focused entrepreneur and engineer building at the intersection of AI, Web3, and community. Founder of Universal Basic Compute ($UBC). Previously founded and scaled multiple successful projects including Civocracy (1M€+ raised) and gaming platforms with multi-million user bases.
Experience Highlights
Co-founder & CTO at DigitalKin
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Co-Founder & CTO at Civocracy
Apr 2015 - Apr 2019
Co-Founder at Loups-Garous en ligne SAS
May 2011 - Jan 2016
Education
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), Computer Engineering
Current Focus
At Stride, Nicolas leads the technical development, combining expertise in software engineering and artificial intelligence to bring Stride to life. He ensures our AI systems are both powerful and ethically implemented.
Paul C Clarke
Co-founder & Business Development
Professional Co-Founder dedicated to transforming early-stage ventures into market-ready businesses. At Stride, Paul focuses on building strategic partnerships and developing systems that help professionals achieve their goals through AI-powered coaching.
Experience Highlights
Co-Founder at C. Clarke Bros. Software Development
Mar 2024 - Present
Product Manager at $UBC - Universal Basic Compute
Sep 2024 - Present
Chief Executive Officer at Ardoda
Mar 2021 - Mar 2025
Education
The University of Sheffield, Bachelor's degree in Journalism
Current Focus
At Stride, Paul leverages his expertise in startup development and product management to create an AI coaching platform that delivers real value to professionals. He excels at bridging the gap between technical capabilities and user needs, ensuring Stride provides meaningful support for career growth and professional development.
Our Collaborative Approach
At Stride, we believe that the most innovative solutions come from close collaboration across disciplines. Our small, dedicated team brings together expertise in AI development, professional coaching, and business strategy.
Technical Innovation
Our engineering team develops cutting-edge AI systems that can understand context, remember important details, and provide personalized support.
Coaching Expertise
We work closely with professional coaches to ensure our approaches are grounded in evidence-based coaching techniques.
Ethical Foundation
We prioritize user privacy, transparency about AI capabilities, and designing systems that promote genuine wellbeing rather than dependency.
Join Our Team
We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of making quality professional development support accessible to everyone. If you're interested in joining our team, we'd love to hear from you.
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