Baptiste Vanpoperinghe

Baptiste Vanpoperinghe is a driven entrepreneur and co-founder of Pilea, an AI-powered startup that addresses critical UX and design flaws in e-commerce websites. His journey reflects a strong entrepreneurial spirit, evolving from a freelance consulting background in e-commerce bug detection to leveraging AI for scalable solutions. Pilea aims to significantly boost conversion rates for online businesses by providing automated, real-time insights and corrective recommendations, and has already secured initial funding and notable clients. berkeley+2

With a robust educational background from SKEMA Business School, including an MSc in Entrepreneurship, Technology & Start-up Management, and additional studies at North Carolina State University and Stellenbosch University, Baptiste has cultivated a deep understanding of economics, management, and innovation. His time as a visiting student at UC Berkeley's Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology was pivotal, providing him with a platform to develop Pilea and engage with the Silicon Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem. berkeley+2