A training room humming with laptops, a product team shipping on a tight clock, a nonprofit marketplace scaling responsibly: Each scene traces back to one builder. Nicolas Genest, president of CodeBoxx Technology, has spent his career turning complex technology challenges into clear pathways for companies and people who want to advance.
Genest’s recent chapter begins with a company on the move. CodeBoxx Technology relocated its headquarters, strengthened leadership and widened services while its academy continued producing job-ready technologists. The firm deepened corporate partnerships and, through applied projects, contributed to the digital transformation of the Goodwill movement. That blend of execution and education defines how Genest scales impact—teach the craft, solve real problems and let outcomes speak.
The path that shaped this approach spans startups and household names. Genest co-founded and led at Openlinks, managed projects at Pfizer in France, then drove architecture, quality and innovation at Vente-privee.com, now Veepee. He became the first chief technology officer of The RealReal where he enabled rapid growth, then accepted the chief technology officer role at ModCloth and orchestrated the revival of a digitally native vertical brand through disciplined product work and resilient teams. Later, he founded CodeBoxx Technology to teach the ways of technology to learners from diverse backgrounds, co-founded Zelig and served as its first chief technology officer, and today serves as chief technology officer at GoodwillFinds while guiding CodeBoxx Technology as president. The throughline is consistent: Build systems that work, cultivate talent and deliver value at scale.
Inside CodeBoxx Technology, the future of work is practical, not theoretical. Professions across technology are being reshaped by artificial intelligence and automation, so the academy updates curricula continually and equips graduates with modern tools. Rather than replace people, Genest insists on upskilling teams with the latest platforms and practices so businesses keep momentum while employees grow.
To stay sharp, Genest goes back to school—literally. He designs and iterates course programs, keeps content current with the most valuable hard and soft skills and shares that learning with colleagues and partners. His guiding belief is simple and demanding: The true measure of success is impact, achieved by embracing aspiration while caring for people.
A Titan 100 Honoree, Genest is recognized not only for technical depth but for the way he links technology to opportunity. His work has lifted companies from rebuild to renewal, laid foundations for public offerings and helped leaders see technology as a strategic force rather than a cost center. Recognition includes honors from Marquis Who’s Who top executives and a broad portfolio of contributions to digital transformation and workforce development.
The next five years are mapped with clarity. Genest aims to secure growth capital for CodeBoxx Technology, expand delivery and incubate new ventures through CodeBoxx Ventures while continuing to modernize GoodwillFinds. The goal is balanced progress—stronger businesses, broader access to careers and products that serve real needs.