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Talent that fuels our mission

Our team is united by a passion for technology, a drive for business impact, and a vision for rethinking decision-making. With decades of experience from leading consulting firms, prestigious academic institutions, and top tech companies, we bring a wealth of knowledge in data-driven decision-making and planning worldwide.

A decade of scientific and business experience founding together

Nick Vandesype

Co-Founder, CEO

Nick brings over 10 years of experience in consulting and technology, specializing in algorithmic planning and predictive analytics. With a strong background at Deloitte and ML6, he leverages his AI and technology expertise to drive innovation and has successfully led over 25 predictive planning transformations worldwide. His entrepreneurial spirit and leadership experience are key to building high-performing teams and advancing business growth.

Samuel Kolb, Phd

Co-Founder, CTO

Samuel brings over 10 years of excellence in AI research, demonstrated through numerous high-ranking scientific publications and a PhD awarded with highest honors. Samuel’s deep technical expertise, is complemented by his broad experience in automated data science, machine learning, and probabilistic reasoning. As a top graduate and experienced software engineer, he has successfully integrated research with innovative software projects.

Vincent Vercruyssen, Phd

Co-Founder, COO

Vincent brings deep technical expertise and a strong business mindset to Predikt. With a master’s in business and a PhD in AI, he excels in designing software for complex problems. Vincent’s publications at top AI conferences ensure technological rigor. His academic network connects Predikt to cutting-edge research, while his startup experience aids in finding product-market fit and developing innovative solutions.

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Sébastien Raeymaekers

Founding AI Engineer

Dirk Vanbeveren

Infrastructure & Cloud Engineer

Ilgın Söğüt

Data & AI Engineer

David Cnoops

Frontend & UX Engineer

Merel Van De Wiele

Administrative Assistent

Nele Gregoor

Finance & Payroll Officer

Klest Dedja

AI Research Engineer

David Cnoops

Frontend & UX Engineer

Meet our advisors

Louis Jonckheere

CEO Wintercircus, Co-founder Showpad

Matthias Gerooms

Co-founder & CFO at Lighthouse

Joris Van Der Gucht

Co-founder Silverfin

Prof. Dr. Jesse Davis

Professor in the Computer Science KU Leuven

Jorn Vanysacker

Founder & Co-CEO at Henchman

Prof. Dr. Luc De Raedt

Professor in the Computer Science KU Leuven

Gilles Mattelin

Founder & Co-CEO at Henchman

Dr. Ir. Wannes Meert

IOF Research Manager at KU Leuven

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With decades of IT experience, our technicians, engineers, business consultants, help-desk professionals and account managers focus on your business and how we can help you achieve business success. With Tecnologia, you’ll have the personal touch and expertise of our team at your service. Contact us today for an initial consultation to learn how we can address your greatest IT needs.