“Low cost – a goldmine for software testing”

After more than 20 years in the software field, Jean-François Maupomé experienced the world of start-ups and its excesses seen in the early 2000s. However, the sales manager based in La Ciotat had already decided he wanted to put his experience at the disposal of young software publishers, while retaining his independence… The idea took form between 2006 and 2009, with his company ReferTy being founded the next year. He already had a network of contacts; all he needed was the vehicle –the web-, a business model –low cost- and a sector –software testing.