
Last February, Le Village by CA Paris organized its first Pitch Party entirely dedicated to female entrepreneurship. On this occasion, Widoobiz wanted to interview some of the female business creators present. We met Clémentine Granet, co-founder of Les Petits Prödiges.
Les Petits Prödiges, a “green and sexy” brand
“Les Petits Prödiges is a brand of 100% natural, Made in France, and eco-responsible cosmetics.” Created in 2017 by two women, Clémentine Granet and Camille Brégeaut, the brand aims to revisit hygiene and beauty routine essentials in a “Green and Sexy” way. Manufactured in a small laboratory in the South of France, these products, deodorants, and multi-purpose balms, exude sunshine thanks to their Mediterranean packaging.
Far from wanting to change the world, the two partners got the idea for Les Petits Prödiges when they decided to consume more responsibly. The two entrepreneurs couldn't find cosmetic products that suited them. Organic products lacked the "pleasure" aspect that we love so much in beauty products. So they decided to create their own brand meeting these criteria of eco-responsibility (green) and pleasure (sexy). "Because there must be many people like us."
Being a female entrepreneur, an advantage
"It's true that today there are few female entrepreneurs. 8% is a low figure, but it's already increasing."
When asked about her experience as a business creator, Clémentine admits that she hasn't encountered too many difficulties. However, she acknowledges that fundraising is more complicated for women. "It's not that we're less courageous," she says, "but perhaps we don't know the ropes as well."
Yet the two partners managed to meet the challenge. Clémentine Granet believes that they have found their place. For this, she thanks the many support programs for women entrepreneurs that assist young female start-ups. Pitching in front of female business creators at the Pitch Party of the Village by CA Paris represents an incredible opportunity for her. It's a chance to get known, build a network, and also receive help from others who have already been through it. Valuable help that allows her to be positive. For her, being a female entrepreneur is "more an advantage than a disadvantage."
