Wouter De Bruycker

Wouter De Bruycker, Co-founder & CEO, boasts an impressive background in business development, finance, and leadership. Having previously served as the CEO of an international company and established multiple successful businesses, his expertise is invaluable. Wouter's unwavering commitment to connecting and inspiring others ensures The Nest remains a hub of growth and innovation.

Tom Herrijgers

Tom Herrijgers, Co-founder & COO, is a multifaceted business strategist known for his expertise in leadership, organizational development, start-up strategy, marketing, and finance. As a keynote speaker and author, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. His entrepreneurial spirit and advocacy for progressive business practices, such as unlimited leave, exemplify his innovative approach to business and leadership.

Olivier Begerem

Olivier Begerem, Co-founder & CTO, is an accomplished business development and R&D professional. At the heart of 2Grow's inception, he played a pivotal role in expanding its global reach in high-tech horticulture sensors and advancing Phyto-IT's sensor technology. Olivier’s enthusiasm for innovation, and innovative progress, brings a unique vitality and focused direction to our projects.

Filip Smet

Filip Smet, Co-founder, is a tech visionary and the dynamic CEO of AMOTEK Technologies. His expertise in launching successful companies and propelling startups with venture capital and tech knowledge is inspirational. As a mentor at Birdhouse and Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy, he excels in nurturing entrepreneurial minds. Filip's leadership exemplifies his remarkable ability to foster growth and inspire future entrepreneurs.

Steven Van Herreweghe

Steven Van Herreweghe, Co-Founder & Managing Director, is an experienced, hands-on international entrepreneur with a wide range of operational, commercial and language skills. Steven has built and run manufacturing, sales and trading operations in a variety of  markets, both in stock listed multinational corporations as well as family owned SME’s, through a combination of organic growth, acquisition, integration and profit improvement measures.

Paul Van De Perre

Paul Van De Perre, Co-founder & Executive Director, is a serial entrepreneur, financial guru, and strategic consultant and has founded and managed ventures in diverse sectors from pharma to real estate. Celebrated for his role in rejuvenating businesses and providing key advice to industry leaders, Paul's consultative mindset and experience across multiple sectors promise to infuse additional dimensions of growth, strategy and innovation.