Jean-François Ouellet
(he/him)Dr. Prof.
Professor , HEC Montréal , Magnet Nightlife: How club culture determines where talented people want to live
Montréal, Canada
About
Jean-François Ouellet, PhD is a Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at HEC Montréal (Canada) and Chief Economist at the Creative Destruction Lab. A former tech entrepreneur and TV host, he has published in leading academic journals and authored books on innovation and AI. His latest research focuses on the night-time economy, quantifying nightlife’s role in attracting global talent and driving billions in urban GDP. From Berlin to Montreal, he frames club culture not as entertainment, but as vital infrastructure for competitiveness and city branding.
