Former General Manager at Domoscio François Thiounn Joins Rise Up as Head of Product
François Thiounn, who previously worked as the General Manager at Domoscio, has joined Rise Up, a leading all-in-one learning platform in Europe, as the Head of Product. François brings significant experience in personalised adaptive learning, having led Domoscio’s technical team prior to its merging with Rise Up.
Strategic Appointment and Integration
This appointment comes after Rise Up’s acquisition of Domoscio last year, highlighting its dedication to scaling personalised learning experiences. Following the merger, François managed the integration of Domoscio’s Adaptive Learning Engine into Rise Up’s Learning Management System (LMS), set to launch for customers in 2025.
Role and Vision
In his role, François will focus on advancing Rise Up’s skills-oriented strategy, embedding personalised learning into everyday work routines to boost learner engagement and speed up skill development.
“At Domoscio, we focused on harnessing the power of AI to personalise learning, and now, as part of Rise Up, we have the opportunity to bring that vision to life on a much larger scale. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible in adaptive learning—making it faster, smarter, and more impactful for organisations and learners alike.”
– François Thiounn
Leadership Acknowledgement
Arnaud Blachon, CEO and Co-Founder of Rise Up, praised François’s contributions, seeing his influence as key in integrating Domoscio’s innovative technology into Rise Up’s platform.
“François has already proven to be a pivotal part of our team, seamlessly integrating Domoscio’s cutting-edge technology into our platform. His leadership and expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our offering, enabling us to simplify training complexities and deliver greater value to our customers. We’re excited to see the innovative strides we’ll take together under his guidance.”
– Arnaud Blachon
About Rise Up
Founded in 2014, Rise Up is a prominent professional learning platform. It enhances learning experiences for trainers, administrators, and learners through comprehensive solutions that combine e-learning, face-to-face, and mobile methods. The platform offers a suite of services like LMS, LXP, LRS, and LCMS, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Rise Up has secured 35 million euros in equity investment from investors such as Connected Capital, MAIF Avenir, and IMPACT Partners. The company has experienced rapid growth, annually doubling both its sales and headcount.
Today, Rise Up has over 100 employees in seven European countries and serves more than 5 million learners in 73 countries. With partnerships including AXA, Schneider Electric, Domino’s, Decathlon, and Sika, Rise Up aims to expand its presence across Europe, reinforcing its global and local teams to meet increasing demand.