About us

Why we exist: to democratize industrial technology at scale.

Connect981 is an AI-powered operations platform that helps aerospace manufacturers improve performance, ensure compliance, and protect margins.

Our story

What we believe about industry

Four beliefs shape how we build Connect981 and how we work with the teams who use it.

01
People + tech > tech alone

AI doesn't replace people. It amplifies their knowledge, speed, and decision-making.

02
Visibility drives performance

You can't improve what you can't see. We connect machines, data, and teams to surface the right insights at the right time.

03
Impact must scale

From reducing emissions to accelerating production, we help teams move faster, with fewer silos, less waste, and more control.

04
Culture changes everything

We believe in a collective, inclusive approach to transformation, one that attracts the next generation of talent and empowers every voice on the shop floor.

Leadership

The team behind Connect981

Florent François
Florent François
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Florent is CEO & Co-Founder at Connect981. With 25 years in aerospace and industrial digital innovation, he leads Connect981’s mission to democratize manufacturing through transparent, human-driven operational tools.

Solenne Clément
Solenne Clément
Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Solenne is CTO & Co-Founder at Connect981, where she leads product and engineering to build intuitive, zero-code tools that help industrial teams reclaim clarity and control. With nearly two decades in IT, software engineering, and aerospace, she builds both powerful systems and global teams that bring them to life.

Stephanie Fels
Stephanie Fels
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Stephanie is Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at Connect981, driving operational excellence in aerospace manufacturing by turning complex procedures into expert solutions with zero-code tools. She brings a history of scaling enterprise software, building client relationships, and helping industrial clients boost on-time delivery without writing a single line of code.

Thomas Schwartz
Thomas Schwartz
Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Thomas is Co-Founder and Head of Delivery at Connect981, bringing over two decades of industrial R&D and digital-transformation experience. He builds the bridge between engineering insight and real-world manufacturing operations — helping aerospace and industrial clients swap complex, outdated processes for intuitive, no-code expert solutions.

Rémy Berrier
Rémy Berrier
Head of Customer Success management

Rémy is Head of Customer Success & Community at Connect981, where he ensures industrial clients don’t just adopt digital tools — they master them and grow with them. He builds and leads the company’s user community, turning usage data into operational insights and connecting field teams across sites. His focus is on making industrial transformation practical, human, and collective — by giving a voice to the people who make industry work.