To find out who's behind Iphigénie, let's take a trip back in time.
We're passionate about the mountains and everything they have to offer. Every outing is an opportunity to explore and appreciate this unique environment. Based in Chamonix, we are at the forefront of observing the impact of climate change on Mont-Blanc and the surrounding area. This love of the mountains is reflected in our commitment to creating tools that make every mountain outing more accessible.
Innovations have always helped mountain sports to evolve, improving both safety and performance. We believe that digital technology represents the next step, enabling us to continue moving our practice in the right direction.
Our aim is to make the mountains accessible to as many people as possible, rather than just a select few. Whatever their level of experience or their means, we want our love of the outdoors to be accessible to all. Our applications are designed to be increasingly intuitive to facilitate this access.
Protecting the environment is essential to preserving the mountains for future generations. We encourage our teams and users to adopt sustainable practices, such as respecting trails, reducing waste and protecting local flora and fauna. We have set up a charter to reduce our carbon footprint as a company. We also donate 1% of our sales to associations that protect the environment through the "1% for the Planet" program.
The spirit of adventure and freedom is at the heart of our DNA. We encourage our teams and users to take on new challenges and push their limits, while staying safe and secure, thanks to the sharing of reliable information.
Our users are at the heart of everything we do. Their feedback is essential to help us continually improve our products and services. We are committed to remaining accessible and responsive, taking on board every suggestion and criticism. For example, we have set up "Rencontres Iphigénie" to meet our users in the field. These are very rewarding moments for us.
Around Tim and Xavier, 29 other people work in the Pahada group as employees or outside contractors: Karl, Jérôme, Antoine, Greg, Damir, Ovi, Clément M, Laura, Carla, Alice, Virginie, Pauline, Anne, Joseph, Alexia, Stivel, Achraf, Alberto, Yoann, Clément G, Stevens, Matt, Vanessa and Pipo. Many thanks to them for their day-to-day work.
Headquartered in Chamonix, the team is scattered all over the world: Chamonix, Grenoble, Chambéry, Lyon, Bordeaux, Paris, Copenhagen, Bucharest, Bali and even Tokyo!
Born in 1981, Tim worked between Paris and London for 10 years, mainly in Apple's European teams. Highly motivated by the Whympr project and the prospect of developing it, he resigned from Apple to concentrate on Whympr and set up his base camp in Chamonix.
Born in 1975, Xavier is an expert in digital design and marketing. Based in Copenhagen, he is currently responsible for the design of Whympr and Iphigénie, in addition to his other professional collaborations. Tim and Xavier are cousins, descended from a historic Chamonix family.
The Iphigénie and Whympr Fund is a joint initiative between the Iphigénie and Whympr applications.
Inspired by the history of mountaineering and the technical innovations that have marked its evolution, this fund is committed to perpetuating this heritage by contributing to the development of mountain practice while preserving natural ecosystems.
The aim of this collaboration is to provide financial support for projects that embody our values. Selected projects will receive funding to help cover the costs associated with mountain outings, such as specialized equipment, permits, travel expenses and much more.