Thomas Padovani is an entrepreneur and investor with deep experience in online media monetisation. In 2007 he co‑founded the Webinfluence Group and, together with Christophe Avignon, launched Adcash – a self‑serve advertising platform that now processes billions of ad requests monthly and serves a wide range of clients, including gambling operators. Padovani has led Adcash as CEO since its founding, building it into a key player in the ad‑tech space.
Born and raised in Marseille, France, Padovani has lived extensively abroad – six years in Brazil, two in South Korea, and nearly eight years in Australia – giving him a global perspective on business and technology. He also runs Bellone Invest (Bellone Holding), an investment company, and is an active angel investor and lead investor in several startups.
Padovani frequently speaks at industry events such as Startup Grind Tallinn and is featured in media covering ad‑tech and entrepreneurship. His work in the iGaming sector has been recognised by gambling regulators, including a 2023 vendor registration with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Adcash | Co-founder | – present |