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Lourens Boot
Co-founder, CEO & CIO
Passion for technological solutions for environmental issues. Oil man gone green
As a kid, Lourens was convinced he could fly with self-made wings
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Dr. Catarina Esteves
Co-founder & Chief schientist
The brains behind this awesome invention. Author of more than 44 scientific publications
Invented a coating so she doesn’t need to wash her car
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Kurt Hamming
Co-founder, CCO & CFO
Gets energy from building early stage companies in diverse industries. With academic background in philosophy and law, Kurt spends hours watching grandmasters play online speed chess
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Dr. Alberto Belmonte
R&D lead
Multi-talented ‘inventor’ with extensive experience in radical polymerization, thermo-responsive materials and characterization techniques. Nature inspired game developer and programmer in his free time
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Harro Antheunis
Production implementation manager
Harro is a highly experienced innovation developer, RPK registered polymer scientist, devoted dad and co-inventor of five patented innovations.
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Dr. Pieter van der Scheer
Hydrogel and polymer researcher
Physical Chemist with a gung-ho approach to polymer science.
Big fan of American Football but unlucky in betting pools. Go Broncos!