From VUB student and researcher to co-founder of a VUB spin-off to President of Sony Depthsensing Solutions, a world leader in cutting-edge depth-sensing technology. Read this exclusive interview on Daniël's incredible journey. His professor Maarten Kuijk came with a "science fiction" idea that they worked on, turning it into cutting-edge 3D time-of-flight sensor technology. This led to the founding of the VUB spin-off Optrima in 2009.
After merging Optrima with ULB spin-off Softkinetic, the company was acquired by Sony, and in 2017, Sony Depthsensing Solutions was born. Since then, Daniël has continued developing innovative depth-sensing solutions for applications in automotive, smartphone and robotics industries.
His key takeaway? "Technology alone isn’t enough to change the world. You need the willpower and the business know-how."
His story perfectly illustrates how VUB innovations spark world-changing ventures.
Click here to read the full, inspiring interview with Daniël.