Some people wait for problems to be solved. Others quietly get to work and build the solution themselves. Jean-Marc Gerbelot belongs to the latter group. A self-driven entrepreneur who believes deeply in action over overthinking, Jean-Marc’s journey is rooted in curiosity, independence, and a lifelong desire to improve things. His story resonates with the Humans of Fuzia community because it reminds us that progress doesn’t always come with grand plans — sometimes it begins with simply trying.
What inspired you to begin your entrepreneurial journey? Was there a defining moment?
I’ve always wanted to build solutions. When I see a problem, instead of waiting for someone else to fix it, I prefer to build the solution myself. That’s something I’ve done throughout my career. There wasn’t one specific moment — it’s just been a lifelong desire to improve things.
What challenges did you face, especially around branding and marketing, and how did you approach them?
The hardest part of branding and marketing is getting the word out. But if you have a good product, it tends to spread naturally. Make a few people genuinely happy, and they’ll tell others. That network effect grows exponentially. Especially in services like consulting, word of mouth is far more powerful than ads. A recommendation from a friend will always carry more weight than a random Instagram ad.
What has been your proudest milestone so far?
Making it to the U.S. Getting my green card and building my business here is probably the milestone I’m most proud of.
Are you a solopreneur, or do you work with a team?
I’m a solopreneur. Most of what I’ve built has been self-started.
What are your thoughts on women in leadership today?
I’ve worked with many women in leadership throughout my career. I think it’s great.
What advice would you give to aspiring women leaders and entrepreneurs?
Just do it. Try things and keep at it. There’s really not much more to it than that.
How do you personally define success — both professionally and personally?
For me, they’re linked. Success means being able to travel wherever I want, whenever I want. I want to work from anywhere, create value, and solve problems no matter where I am. That freedom is my biggest success metric.
“Just try things and keep at it. That’s really all there is to it.” — Jean-Marc Gerbelot
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