Niels Desot

Niels Desot is the CEO and co-founder of dear digital, a company he established approximately 4 years ago.1 Dear digital specializes in implementing Shopify and Odoo solutions for businesses.1

Professional Background

Niels has a background in digital marketing and e-commerce. He co-founded dear digital with the motivation to build an organization and teams centered around expertise.1 The company focuses on impacting people and organizations through technology, helping them develop and become their best selves.1

Company Growth

Under Niels' leadership, dear digital has experienced significant growth:

• The company expanded from 10-12 employees to 45 within 1.5 years.1
• Recently, they completed their first acquisition, marking a major milestone for the business.1

Leadership Development

Niels has been working on his personal growth as a leader:

• He transitioned the company from a "founder-led" model to a more "team-led" approach.1
• Niels learned to delegate control and empower his team members to take ownership and flourish in their roles.1

Current Focus

As CEO, Niels is currently focused on:

1. Integrating the recent acquisition into the company.1
2. Maximizing the potential of Shopify and Odoo tools for their clients.1
3. Hosting the annual dear digital European Commerce Summit on November 13, 2024.2

Niels Desot is based in Ghent, Belgium, and has previous experience with companies such as Puzzle in a Bag and BeerSelect.3 He is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, having helped raise approximately 20 million EUR for various startups.