06.02

 
KATTEBROEK DILBEEK

06.02 // KATTEBROEK DILBEEK

All nominees

Daphné Vermeiren

Marketing Manager & Business Developer
Raccoons

Daphné Vermeiren (28) is the Marketing Manager at Raccoons, an AI company, where she has played a crucial role in building the company’s brand awareness and communicating its technological expertise. Despite initially having little knowledge of AI or technology, she immersed herself in the field and is now able to discuss technical topics with her colleagues, translating complex technology into clear solutions for clients.

Recently she has joined Raccoons’ management (leadership) team and took on the additional challenge as business developer. In this role, she engages in sales conversations with clients, mapping the technologies Raccoons develops to their specific challenges. This not only requires her to understand the technology but also to think strategically about how AI and other innovations can help businesses improve their processes.

Since last year, she has also been the host of the company’s AI podcast, Radio Raccoons, where she discusses the latest trends and developments in the market every two weeks and dive deeper into specific technology topics. Hosting the podcast requires her to stay continuously informed of new innovations, ensuring she’s always up to date with the latest advancements in the field.

Daphné is also an active member of the company’s ‘inclusion board’, an internal initiative aimed at addressing diversity and inclusion within the company. She has been instrumental in implementing various measures to promote inclusivity, such as providing free menstruation products, creating a prayer and breastfeeding room, and establishing an inclusion policy.

Daphné’s ambition is to position Raccoons as the leading AI company in Belgium. She aims to continue driving innovation in both marketing and sales, ensuring that the company effectively communicates the value of its AI solutions and strategically engages with clients. She also hopes to be a role model for other women in tech, showing that success is possible regardless of background.

Daphné’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, her passion for AI and its potential to revolutionize business practices, and her commitment to inspiring other women in tech make her a deserving candidate for the Rising Tech Star of the Year award. Her journey from a marketing novice to a key player in an AI company showcases her adaptability and determination to succeed.