French innovator Gad Aiach, Mozar.io founder: Romania’s tech talent makes it the perfect base for European expansion
When French entrepreneur Gad Aiach founded Mozar.io, he aimed to disrupt one of the least digitized corners of the corporate world — statutory audits. After 25 years in finance and audit, including roles at Arthur Andersen and Deutsche…
When French entrepreneur Gad Aiach founded Mozar.io, he aimed to disrupt one of the least digitized corners of the corporate world — statutory audits. After 25 years in finance and audit, including roles at Arthur Andersen and Deutsche Bank, Gad set out to bring greater efficiency, clarity, and accessibility to a field often seen as overly procedural. “Our mission is simple: make legal compliance faster, more transparent, and easier for everyone,” he says.
In this exclusive interview, Gad discusses his journey from Paris to Bucharest, the inspiration behind Mozar’s 100% digital audit platform, and how Romania’s vibrant tech ecosystem has become central to the company’s European ambitions. Since its launch, Mozar has completed over 300 audits with a perfect satisfaction rating, proving that even the most traditional professional services can thrive online.
Now expanding from France into Eastern Europe, Gad believes combining the “agility of Romania with the maturity of France” could unlock the future of European entrepreneurship. Recently honored as New French Entrepreneur in Romania at the French Tech Gala, he shares how innovation “has no passport” and why Bucharest might just be the next hub for digital compliance.
Hello, can you tell us a few things about your professional background?
Gad Aiach, Founder Mozar: With pleasure! For the last 25 years, I’ve built a career in France as “commissaire aux comptes” - which in English means more or less being a “statutory auditor”. I have developed a diverse portfolio of clients from various economic backgrounds, gaining a solid understanding of asset development and a deep, multifaceted understanding of markets and economic dynamics.
I began my career with four years at Arthur Andersen, a demanding environment that shaped my understanding of international audit. Then I spent three years in London with Deutsche Bank, working in M&A for financial institutions, complex transactions that taught me how to handle high pressure. I returned to Paris in 2003 and founded a consulting firm for banks and insurance companies, which remains active today.
Then, in 2006, I launched Colombus Audit, specialized in statutory audit, business valuation, and legal operations, which I sold to a market leader in 2021. I also co-founded a biotech company developing treatments for rare childhood diseases. These experiences, at the crossroads of traditional audit and innovation, inspired Mozar.io.
What is the story behind Mozar – how did you come up with the idea, and what need does Mozar cover?
