Joris Van Der Gucht

Joris Van Der Gucht is a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Silverfin, a cloud-based platform for accountants.12 He founded Silverfin in January 2013 and served as co-founder until recently.13 Van Der Gucht is based in Ghent, Belgium, and has a background in accounting.12

Career Highlights

• Co-founded Silverfin, a fintech/SAAS company that automates accounting workflows and improves efficiency for accountants2
• Previously worked as a consultant at Handson & Partners and in Accounting & Reporting Services at BDO Belgium1
• Currently involved with Blinqx and Wintercircus Ghent as a co-founder1
• Entrepreneur in Residence at the Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy2

Skills and Expertise

• Building commercial organizations
• Leadership
• Developing frameworks for business success
• Expertise in transitioning from traditional accounting to technology-driven solutions2

Languages

Van Der Gucht is multilingual, with proficiency in:

• Dutch (native or bilingual)
• English (professional working proficiency)
• French (professional working proficiency)1

Recently, Joris Van Der Gucht announced his departure from Silverfin after a decade of involvement.34 The company he co-founded was reportedly sold to Visma for 300 million euros, with Van Der Gucht emphasizing the importance of cultural fit in the deal.5