Meet Marie-Charlotte Brochard, Head of People and Culture at Yubo

Yubo is not just another social media app. 

Founded with a vision to revolutionize interactions, it is a Social Discovery app that offers a unique social experience, beyond the ordinary. It celebrates individuality and fosters connections in a lively atmosphere. 

As a French start-up, Yubo has become a cutting-edge player in the tech industry. 

Yubo offers many features, providing a personalized and engaging social experience that caters to a wide range of interests to help connect with new friends.


Then there's Mc, Head of People and Culture since February 2022, in charge of making everyone’s journey within Yubo unique. We believe our people deserve the best tailor-made experience based on development and fulfillment.

People & Culture at Yubo, a transversal role


Her mission is to facilitate development and ensure that each person at Yubo significantly impacts the company. Her role goes beyond traditional HR responsibilities; it's about cultivating an environment where every individual thrives, contributing to the collective success of Yubo.


Yubo Life - Meet Marie-Charlotte Brochard, Head of People & Culture

Ensuring Yubo's growth is not just a corporate goal; it's a commitment to Yubo’s team members and the vast community of users. Mc places a premium on creating a healthier and safer workspace, recognizing that a secure and supportive environment is the foundation of our success.

Yubo's fundamental ethos revolves around building a Social Discovery platform rooted in safety. For Mc, this philosophy extends beyond user interactions; it's about fostering a safe workspace internally. Trust, shared values, and commitment are fundamental pillars of creating a culture where everyone feels secure and empowered.

Mc believes in recruiting based on skill set, mindset, and expectations rather than geographical location. The result? A diverse and powerful team unified by shared values and seamless collaboration.

At Yubo, we are a team of doers who can elevate ideas, lead projects, and fuel innovation. Mc's leadership encourages a dynamic and forward-thinking atmosphere where each team member is empowered to contribute meaningfully to the company's growth journey.


Mc's work reflects a commitment to fostering a safe, empowering, and inclusive workplace culture. Yubo prioritizes the well-being of its employees, creating a positive and unique work experience for all. 

The partnership between Yubo and moka.care is aimed at promoting well-being within the company, with a focus on safety, mental health, and creating a positive and unique work experience for each employee.  Within this collaboration, the objectives are clearly defined, aiming to provide access to self-care tools such as meditation and heart coherence for all employees, regardless of their location around the world. Additionally, the company aims to take care of its remote teams, acknowledging the specific challenges associated with remote work. Another key aspect of the initiative is the training of "Wellness Committee" members as mental health ambassadors. These ambassadors are now equipped to address the needs of employees going through difficult times and co-facilitate collective sessions in collaboration with Moka.care practitioners.

In conclusion, Mc's role as the Head of People and Culture underscores the company's dedication to individual growth, collective success, and a dynamic future in the realm of Social Discovery.

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Take a sneak peek in our Parisian office: 

Yubo Life - Inside our Company Culture

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Working at Yubo, the Social Discovery App


Yubo is not just another social media. Founded with a vision to revolutionize interactions, it is a Social Discovery app that offers a unique social experience, beyond the ordinary. It celebrates individuality and fosters connections in a lively atmosphere. 

Yubo offers many features, providing a personalized and engaging social experience that caters to a wide range of interests to help connect with new friends.

Safety lies at the core of Yubo’s mission. It isn’t considered a feature: it is a fundamental commitment. With the ambition to become the Safest Social Discovery app in the world, Yubo has implemented a suite of measures to ensure a positive user experience.


And Safety hinges upon the dedication of individuals.

Who are the guardians of Safety at Yubo? This question serves as the focal point of exploration in this blog series. 

Yubo’s team, dedicated to Online Safety

In this article, we turn the spotlight on Alessandro Ponte, Senior Data Engineer at Yubo.
Alessandro is a key player in Yubo’s team, dedicated to pushing technological boundaries while ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. 

As an enthusiast of computer engineering, Alessandro brings his unique mix of passion and personality to Yubo's data landscape. 

His primary role is to manage and decipher the wealth of data the platform generates. His analytical skills and expertise are invaluable in making sense of the complex data streams the platform handles daily.

Alessandro is a dynamic multitasker who collaborates closely with the product team to develop data-driven strategies that enhance user engagement and retention. He also oversees the data infrastructure's design and implementation, including databases, data pipelines, and analytics tools. His role is pivotal in ensuring that Yubo's data infrastructure is robust, reliable, and capable of handling the platform's growing needs.

Overall, Alessandro's role at Yubo highlights the importance of data in today's digital landscape. His work underscores the value of data in improving user experience, driving engagement, and, ultimately, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the tech startup environment.

Yubo Life - Meet Alessandro Ponte, Senior Data Engineer

Alessandro is from Avellino, Italy, and works remotely from there. 

His personal goals align perfectly with Yubo's mission, as he dreams of being a tech innovator. He believes in Yubo's dedication to providing cutting-edge features and experiences to its users. 

In conclusion, Alessandro Ponte exemplifies the caliber of talent Yubo is proud to have within its ranks. His alignment with our values of teamwork, leadership, velocity, inventiveness, and excellence make him a vital asset to the team.

As Yubo continues to revolutionize social interactions and prioritize Safety above all else, team members like Alessandro are guardians of our commitment to excellence. 


Want to know more about Yubo’s Company Culture? 
Take a sneak peek in our Parisian office: 

Meet Alessandro Ponte, Senior Data Engineer at Yubo

Yubo Launches New “Causes” Tags To Reflect Desire For Valuable Connections

Gen Z is the generation that grew up with smartphones glued to our hands. Memes are our second language, the power of the internet is right at our fingertips, and we really know how to harness it! But, let's be real, besides funny cat videos and the latest TikToks, there are plenty of ways in which the internet can be used – and talking politics and activism is one of them. Making up 10% of the global electorate, Gen Z is not just a bunch of screen-tappers. We are a force to be reckoned with!

Politics is an unavoidable and important part of life. For young people, it is so now more than ever. With us being famously at the forefront of political grassroots movements such as School Strike for Climate, it is important for Yubo to reflect on the political stances and values our users have. Just like our users, who are constantly evolving, we are always on the lookout for innovative technologies, working outside the beaten track, to evolve with them.

Yubo Launches New Features: Add Friends by Tag

Friends not Followers

Initially, Yubo introduced our “Add by tag” feature to promote better and more lasting meaningful connections. In the past year, our users connected through their shared love of epic tunes, latest films, sports, video games, or other leisure activities that made up nineteen tag categories Yubo currently features. Knowing that for many young people nowadays dedication to causes is non-negotiable, finding friends who share their values through the all-new “Causes” category is now another way they can search for new valuable social connections. After all, why go solo when you can be a part of a vibrant community ready to listen to your ideas and develop theirs alongside you? Joining a crew of like-minded people feels good: it offers us a blend of fresh perspectives, bold opinions, and unexpected insights.

By bringing in what really matters and connecting young people to each other through causes they have a common interest in, we empower them to further develop ideas of their own and test them against other people’s ideas. Here at Yubo, we hope this brand-new feature will ignite powerful and respectful discussions and give Gen Z the needed tool to reflect and refine their political beliefs.

With an array of tags covering movements from environment preservation to equal civil rights for minority groups – such as “Racial equality”, “Gender equality”, “Affordable healthcare” and “Climate change” tags – Yubo strives to represent our users in their work to create a more equitable and fair world.

So, find your new politically-aware besties, jump in a live, and make the change unstoppable!

Yubo launches new tag catergory: "Causes". By using the add by tag feature on Yubo you can now also find people who share similar causes to you. Yubo continues to grow it's 'add by tag' feature - so finding friends with similar interests has never been easier!

Yubo Launches New “Causes” Tags To Reflect Desire For Valuable Connections

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- Written by Yubo Team