Jonas Deprez

Jonas Deprez is a Belgian entrepreneur and the co-founder and co-CEO of Donna, an AI-powered sales assistant designed to streamline the workflow of sales professionals. He co-founded Donna in 2023 alongside Nicolas Christiaen, aiming to address the challenges salespeople face in managing customer relationship management (CRM) systems while on the go.

Background and Career

Before founding Donna, Deprez launched Daltix, a retail data company that was acquired by the Colruyt Group in 2023. This experience in the tech and retail sectors has equipped him with valuable insights into operational efficiency and data management, which he applies to his current role at Donna.123

Education

Jonas Deprez holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and a Master’s degree in General Management from Vlerick Business School. He has also participated in specialized programs at Telecom ParisTech and Warsaw University of Technology.56

Donna's Mission

Under his leadership, Donna has raised €1.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its product offerings and expand its market presence in Europe and the United States. The platform aims to reduce the administrative burden on sales professionals by automatically updating CRM systems and drafting follow-up communications after sales interactions.124

Personal Philosophy

Deprez describes himself as someone who values speed and efficiency, stating, "Speed is my superpower; I get things done." This philosophy is reflected in Donna's mission to enable sales teams to focus more on selling rather than administrative tasks.56