He Built A .3 Billion Business By Turning Your Data Into Valuable Information Felix Van de Maele is on the forefront of driving the world’s digital transformation. His startup has already raised over $300M to fund their growth in providing ever more in demand data services. During our interview on the DealMakers Podcast, Felix Van de Maele shared his journey, fundraising experience, and the differences between Europe and the United States for startups. Plus, who you should hire first and the Amazonification of data. Felix Van de Maele is on the forefront of driving the world’s digital transformation. His startup has already raised over $300M to fund their growth in providing ever more in demand data services. During our interview on the DealMakers Podcast, Felix Van de Maele shared his journey, fundraising experience, and the differences between Europe and the United States for startups. Plus, who you should hire first and the Amazonification of data. Listen to the full podcast episode and review the transcript here. *FREE DOWNLOAD* The Ultimate Guide To Pitch Decks Here is the content that we will cover in this post. Let’s get started. 1. Travel, Tech & The Thesis That Started It All 2. “If they can do it, why shouldn’t I?” 3. Mastering The Entrepreneur’s Mind Game 4. Fundraising 5. Who You Should Hire Next Travel, Tech & The Thesis That Started It All Felix Van de Maele was born to a lawyer and doctor in a small town on Belgium’s coast. He still remembers the powerful feeling he got when we created and published his first website. As soon as his city got internet at ten years old, he was on it and creating. This experience set him off on an extended journey studying computer science. After starting off studying in Brussels, Felix became passionate about seeing the world. He pursued several Master’s degrees which took him around the world and back. He achieved advanced degrees in software engineering and management as well. He spent time in France, and Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, and back in Belgium. His first thesis was on semantic technologies, and building a better search engine. His second was focused on data integration. “If they can do it, why shouldn’t I?” Continue reading the full guide Related guidesFelix Van de Maele On Building A .3 Billion Business By Turning Your Data Into Valuable InformationLazada's $4B Exit: Maximilian Bittner's Playbook For Hyper-GrowthMaximilian Bittner On Selling His First Business For $4 Billion To Alibaba And Now Raising 50 Million To Extend The Lifespan Of Your ClothesThis Entrepreneur Sold His Companies For Over Billion And Is Now Transforming The Food Industry With MushroomsHe Built The Largest Micromobility Company In South America With Over 2 Million Rides Per MonthFunding Societies: Lessons On Building A Billion-Dollar Fintech In Southeast Asia Read on Startup Fundraising · More articles · Browse the Library Library homeFull library indexArticlesHomeInvestor directoryFounder directoryCompany funding databaseResearch hubPricing