Sara Sebti is a French entrepreneur and business leader, best known as the CEO and Co-founder of ShareID, a company pioneering authentication solutions based on official identity verification. With a career spanning entrepreneurship, financial engineering, and risk management, she has successfully combined her expertise in finance, technology, and innovation to build ventures that address real-world challenges.
Early Career in Finance
Sara began her professional journey in the financial industry, where she gained extensive experience in risk management and financial engineering. She started as a Financial Engineer and Consultant at Société Générale Corporate and Investment Banking and Crédit Agricole CIB, where she worked on complex financial products and risk models.
Her career progressed as she took on leadership roles, including Financial Engineering Manager at Crédit Agricole CIB and Model Risk Manager at Société Générale. Later, she co-founded METIS, an internal startup at Société Générale focused on Model Risk Management, where she served as CEO. This experience allowed her to combine innovation with regulatory compliance in the banking sector.
Entrepreneurial Journey
Driven by her passion for entrepreneurship and technology, Sara transitioned into the startup ecosystem. She founded Sherad in 2019, leading the company as CEO until 2020. She also participated in global innovation programs, serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at Creative Destruction Lab and Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First, where she refined her expertise in building tech-driven ventures.
In 2020, Sara co-founded ShareID, where she currently serves as CEO. ShareID focuses on creating secure digital authentication solutions through official identity verification, helping businesses and users establish trusted online interactions. Under her leadership, the company has grown into a recognized name in the digital identity and cybersecurity space.
Education
Sara Sebti holds a strong academic background in mathematics and finance.
- Master’s in Applied Mathematics – Université Paris Dauphine – PSL (2007–2011)
- Master’s in Statistics and Financial Engineering (Apprenticeship Track) – Université Paris Dauphine – PSL (2011–2012)
- Digital Creator Program (Full Stack Web Development) – Ironhack (2019)
In addition, she holds a Financial Risk Management certification, further demonstrating her expertise in financial risk analysis and regulatory frameworks.
Legacy and Impact
Throughout her career, Sara Sebti has demonstrated her ability to bridge the worlds of finance and technology. From managing financial risks at global banks to building innovative startups, her journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and visionary leadership. Today, as the CEO of ShareID, she continues to lead efforts in reshaping the future of digital identity and secure authentication worldwide.
