François Laburthe
25+ years across business, product and technology
I started my career as a technologist, fascinated by how science & software could solve real-world problems. My work took me from research to engineering, product and strategy — leading large-scale organizations through growth and transformation.
Across these roles, I found joy and took pride in solving real customer problems through technology. → more on LinkedIn
Why Canopy Roots
→ I founded Canopy Roots to help leaders align business ambition, product, technology and execution.
→ I’ve faced many of the situations my clients face today and learned, sometimes the hard way, what works in practice and what doesn’t. I enjoy bringing business and engineering teams together to find common ground and deliver better customer outcomes.
A new chapter with AI
→ I believe hybrid teams of people and AI agents can reshape how technology gets built — with knowledge better shared, decisions are clearer and execution is more connected to business intent.
→ I find that shift genuinely exciting, and Canopy Roots helps leaders embrace it with confidence.