Bo Vande Sompele

Bo Vande Sompele (29) is the co-founder of Plainsight, a company dedicated to bringing value to businesses through data and AI solutions. Beyond co-founding, she acts as a coach and mentor to her colleagues, guiding their professional development and fostering a supportive learning environment. With years of experience as a Syntra instructor, she has further contributed to the tech community by mentoring emerging talent and promoting continuous learning.

In just one year, she has played a key role in the company’s rapid growth to a team of 20, demonstrating her exceptional leadership and business acumen. Bo is also a dynamic speaker, presenting at various tech events and making complex topics relatable and easy to understand.

Bo’s ambition is to build strong communities, encourage open knowledge-sharing, and create a workplace where transparency and feedback are at the forefront of success. As a coach and advocate for women in tech, she aims to inspire and empower more female voices, exemplifying leadership, inclusivity, and expertise in every aspect of her work. Her dedication to professional growth is highlighted through active participation in Voka’s development programs and speaking engagements at DataMinds. On LinkedIn, she shares valuable insights on technology and champions a transparent, feedback-driven culture, contributing to her recognition as a thought leader.

Bo’s commitment to building a people-focused tech company, her dedication to mentoring and promoting women in tech, and her impressive achievements as a co-founder make her a strong candidate for the Rising Tech Star of the Year award. Her ability to balance her demanding career with being a co-mother of two young children further showcases her exceptional time management and dedication.